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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2021 |
#R1# Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mike looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL# Mike clinches up against the cage. Velower avoids the elbow strike from Mike, against the cage.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.#BC# Mike manages to break the clinch.
Velower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velower is defended easily by Mike. Oscar Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower.#T1# Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Mike pushes his down on his head and steps out. Velower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike 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. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velower. Mike appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Velower connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL# Mike forces Velower back against the cage and clinches. Velower tries to pull guard but Mike holds him up against the cage and eventually Velower drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Velower lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mike pushes Velower off but Velower dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Velower seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Velower tries to advance to mount but Mike denies him. Velower taking a breather here. Velower has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mike! Velower misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Velower wants to control the pace but Mike is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2# Velower with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mike really wants to buck Velower off and get back to his feet. Mike holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velower tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Mike bucks up and throws Velower to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Mike wants to clinch. Mike doesn't manage to clinch there - Velower circles away.
Velower with the counter takedown but Mike avoids it easily.#T4# Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mike appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mike is looking to clinch but Velower is avoiding it.
Velower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mike tries to avoid it but Velower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mike to the ground. Mike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Velower has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Mike counters by clinching up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Velower breaks from the clinch.
Mike stuffs the takedown attempt from Velower. Velower gets slowly back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Mike will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing. Velower has a takedown stuffed. Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mike. No joy for Velower on that attempt. Oscar Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower.#CL# Mike clinches up with Velower and pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velower is defending well.#TD2# Velower successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Velower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mike manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SU2# Velower decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mike, up you get! Velower shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Velower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Mike as Velower shoots in.#T2# Mike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velower. Mike wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily. Mike appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Mike moves into the clinch. Velower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velower tries to pull guard but Mike holds him up against the cage and eventually Velower drops back down to his feet.
Velower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Velower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Velower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mike is looking to clinch but Velower is avoiding it.
Oscar Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mike tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mike tries to clinch up. Mike wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Velower with the counter takedown but Mike avoids it easily. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away. It looked like Mike was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Velower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mike throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Mike dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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# Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Velower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mike shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velower as he jumps to the side. Mike wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mike wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance.#T1# Velower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely. Mike attempts a counter takedown but Velower avoids it well and moves away. Velower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mike tries to avoid it but Velower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mike to the ground. Mike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mike moves in looking to clinch but Velower pushes him off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velower. Mike feinted there with a counter leg kick. Oscar Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velower swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A slapping leg kick lands for Mike.
Mike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mike wants it to stay on the feet. Velower tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mike defends well and Velower ends up having to push Mike into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mike tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velower manages to circle out of the way. Mike tries to clinch up but Velower circles away and keeps his distance. Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mike defends it well. Oscar Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mike fails in his attempt to clinch. Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense. Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3# Mike tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
Velower shoots in looking for a takedown but Mike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velower wants to counter the offense by Mike and move into the clinch position. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velower feints the counter takedown. Velower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Velower misses with a takedown and Mike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. A little feinted left hand from Mike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Velower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Mike showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mike, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Mike! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Mike clinches up against the cage. Mike looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Velower breaks from the clinch.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Velower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mike defends it well. Velower looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well.#CL# Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velower, pushing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Velower uses good head movement to avoid it. Mike looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1# Mike prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Mike has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Oscar Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower.#BC2# Velower breaks from the clinch.
Mike tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
Mike tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mike defends it well. Mike moves in looking to clinch but Velower pushes him off.#CL# Mike moves into the clinch. Mike managing to block the knees to the body from Velower.
#TD2# Velower jumps guard.
Velower throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#ES2# Velower kicks Mike off and gets to his feet. #T2# Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike. Velower feints the counter takedown. Mike is looking to clinch but Velower is avoiding it.
Mike throws a nice looking combination but Velower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mike defends it well. Mike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Velower tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mike defends well and Velower ends up having to push Mike into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Velower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mike's waist but Mike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velower off to one side. Mike misses with a low kick.
Mike fails with a takedown attempt. Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mike defends it well.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Mike tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mike is looking to counter the offense by Velower and move into the clinch. Mike takes a kick to the side of the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cam Velower will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2# Velower gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Velower drags the fight down to the ground.
Velower is pulling down on Mike's head. It's preventing any offense from Mike, at least for the moment. Velower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mike is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Mike drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Velower manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mike has Velower in his guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Velower sitting in guard here, content to control. Mike wants to stand up but Velower is controlling him. Velower wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving. Mike is looking to stand up but Velower isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES# Mike pushes Velower off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mike's waist but Mike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velower off to one side. Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Mike moves in looking to clinch but Velower pushes him off. Mike tries to clinch up. Mike fails in his attempt to clinch. Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mike defends it well.#T3# Velower stuffs the takedown attempt from Mike. Mike gets slowly back to his feet. Oscar Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mike throws a looping overhand right but Velower ducks down to avoid it. Mike tries to clinch but Velower is having none of it. Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Oscar Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Velower fails with the takedown. Mike seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. As Velower tries to get set, Mike tries to push him back and clinch up but Velower manages to avoid the attempt. Velower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cam Velower will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Velower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Velower shoots for a double leg takedown but Mike sprawls well. He's pushed Velower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mike wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. Velower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mike pinned against the cage. Mike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Oscar Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat. Mike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mike wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Mike wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mike fails in his attempt to clinch. Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Velower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mike moves in looking to clinch but Velower pushes him off. Mike stuffs the takedown attempt from Velower. Velower gets slowly back to his feet. Oscar Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown but Mike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Velower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Velower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Velower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mike circles away. Mike stuffs the takedown. Velower tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Velower fails with the takedown enabling Mike to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Velower scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Mike throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Mike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mike tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
#T4# Mike with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Mike pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Velower gets tackled into the cage by Mike. Mike maintains the clinch. Velower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower misses with a body punch.
Velower is looking to take this one to the mat. Oscar Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cam Velower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Velower jumps guard but Mike stands there with Velower around his waist. Velower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velower wants to take the fight to the mat but Mike manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Mike showed his dominance in that final round. I think Velower 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1# Mike wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. Velower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mike looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Mike wants to clinch. Mike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike throws a right and a left that Velower avoids nicely. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velower tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1# Velower keeps the fight on the outside. Velower seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velower. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mike dives in for a single leg takedown but Velower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Velower feinted with a counter takedown. Oscar Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mike is looking to clinch. Mike tries to clinch up but Velower circles away and keeps his distance. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Velower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Mike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velower. Velower looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well. Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A combination from Mike does no damage. Velower tries to counter with a takedown but Mike is quick to defend against it. Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes. Velower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Velower sets himself, and Mike steps forward looking for the clinch! Velower avoids it this time.#BC# Velower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3# A swing and a miss from Mike. Velower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Velower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A little jabbing left from Mike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. Mike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velower sees it coming and avoids it easily. Velower feinted with a counter takedown. Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Velower shoots and misses #CL2# and Mike counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Velower prevents a takedown attempt there.
Velower has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mike after a bit of a struggle. Velower is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Velower manages to break the clinch.
Velower fails with a takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Mike dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Velower goes for a double leg but Mike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mike continues to drive forward.#TD2# Mike pulls guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Velower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Velower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mike wants to stand up but Velower is controlling him. Velower wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving. Velower is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mike is breathing heavily. Velower's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Nice sprawl there from Mike as Velower shoots in. Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Velower appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velower is fending him off so far but Mike persists. Nope, Velower circles away and we're back to standing. Velower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cam Velower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Velower shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mike is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Velower has closed the distance and engaged Mike in a clinch.
#BC# Velower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. Mike is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Velower gets tackled into the cage by Mike. Mike maintains the clinch. Velower's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Mike with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3# Velower just leaning against Mike, taking a breather. Velower is working for takedown but Mike is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Velower breaks the clinch.
Velower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Velower is trying to pull guard but Mike has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Velower manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Velower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mike is looking to stand up but Velower won't let him. Mike is looking to work some ground and pound but Velower has wrist control. Mike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Velower has his foot on Mike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mike works his way back into a safe position though. Mike throws an elbow that misses. Velower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mike's guard. Nice move by Velower!#REVR##T4# Mike wants to stand but Velower is controlling the position. Velower trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom. Mike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Velower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Velower sitting in guard here, content to control. Velower stops Mike from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mike is looking to stand back up but Velower counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mike. 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 Cam Velower will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Mike fails in his attempt to clinch. Mike is looking to clinch. Velower tries to counter with a takedown but Mike is quick to defend against it. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side. Velower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mike tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Velower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Mike doesn't manage to clinch there - Velower circles away.
Velower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mike sprawls and moves away. Horrible takedown attempt by Velower or perhaps it was just good defense by Mike, which made it look bad. Mike tries to clinch up but Velower circles away and keeps his distance. Velower feinted with a counter takedown. Velower fails with the takedown. As Velower backs off Mike throws a huge counter combo but Velower manages to avoid it all. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Velower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velower somewhat. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike.#T3# Mike misses with a few strikes there.
Velower appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velower. Velower has a takedown stuffed. No luck for Velower with that takedown attempt. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Velower goes for a double leg but Mike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mike continues to drive forward. Mike throws an elbow that misses.
Mike working aggressively here.
#BC# Velower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Velower moves into the clinch.#TD# Velower gets control of Mike's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velower will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Velower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velower trying to keep a closed guard but Mike is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Mike stands up and waves to Velower to follow him. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Mike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mike 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Mike! |
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Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1# Reyes throws a right hand that Velower ducks under and follows up with a left that Velower also avoids with ease. Velower goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward. Reyes looks for a takedown but Velower sprawls well. Reyes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velower pinned against the cage. Velower gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Velower moves out of range easily. Velower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Reyes moves into the clinch. Velower is working for takedown but Reyes is calmly controlling the position for now. Velower fails to pull guard.
John Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Velower is controlling him.#T1# Reyes misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2# Velower breaks the clinch.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velower moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reyes lands with an overhand left. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reyes is defended easily by Velower. Velower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reyes defends it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Velower does a little dance to reset his feet. And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Reyes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Reyes clinches up with Velower and pushes him back against the cage. Reyes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2##BC2# Velower breaks from the clinch.
Velower doesn't succeed with the takedown and Reyes counters with a straight right hand. Velower moves out of range as Reyes throws a body kick.
Velower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Reyes shoots in but Velower avoids the takedown attempt easily. Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velower. Velower looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well. Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Velower counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velower. Reyes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Velower is trying to pull guard but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Reyes pulls guard effortlessly. Velower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Reyes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Reyes trying to control but Velower is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reyes preventing the sweep. Velower has his hands on Reyes's head, controlling the position. Reyes is looking to stand up but Velower won't let him. #T4# Velower wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment. Velower trying to control the position.
#SU# Reyes stands up from guard. Let's bang! Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velower's waist but Velower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side. Reyes fails to land the takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reyes looks for a takedown but Velower sprawls well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Reyes dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Reyes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Reyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Velower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Reyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reyes wants it to stay on the feet. As Velower looks to move away, Reyes throws a big counter combo but Velower just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Velower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Reyes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2# Velower breaks the clinch.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Reyes clinches with his opponent.
Velower goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes. Velower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. John Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower.#CL# Reyes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# Reyes slows down the pace here.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velower can do to turn this around?#BC2# Velower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Reyes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velower avoids it really well and circles away. Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Velower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Velower feints the counter takedown. No luck for Velower with that takedown attempt. #T3# A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination. Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. John Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Velower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reyes throws a front kick aimed at Velower's knee but Velower avoids it well. Velower fails with the takedown. Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Velower sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Reyes forces Velower back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velower's elbow. Velower has Reyes pressed against the cage, preventing Reyes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Velower manages to break the clinch.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velower tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velower to the ground. Velower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reyes connects with a body shot that sends Velower's belly button to the back. Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velower sprawls well. Velower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Reyes scores with a takedown into Velower's guard. Velower is wriggling around but Reyes manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Reyes dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Reyes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Velower with the counter takedown but Reyes avoids it easily. Reyes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velower avoids it really well and circles away. Reyes dives in and grabs Velower's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes down on Reyes's head and hops out. Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Velower slips the punch. Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination! Velower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reyes defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Velower tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2# Velower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reyes fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reyes shoots in for a takedown but Velower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Velower with the counter takedown but Reyes avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reyes fails with a takedown attempt. Velower fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Reyes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Velower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velower checks a leg kick. Velower leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Velower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velower wants it to stay on the feet. Velower shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Velower looks to move away, Reyes throws a big counter combo but Velower just gets out of the way.#T3# Reyes looks to land a combination but Velower avoids it well. Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes. Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Velower on that attempt. Reyes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side. Reyes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Velower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Reyes throws a head kick that misses. #T4# Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Velower shoots in. Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velower's waist but Velower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side. Velower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Reyes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velower avoids it really well and circles away. Velower feints the counter takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velower is defended easily by Reyes. Cam Velower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! John Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velower circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! John Reyes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reyes 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Reyes! |
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Event:
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Date: Dec 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Velower rushes Difin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Difin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD# Difin lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Velower wants to stand and escape but Difin is having none of it. We've been hearing good reports from Difin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Velower looking to control.
Velower throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Velower has Difin pulled in close to control his posture. Velower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Difin trying to control but Velower is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower 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# Velower tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Difin. #T1# Velower seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Difin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Difin wants to get back to full guard. Difin is not content to let Velower control the position. Velower trying to pass the guard but Difin defending well. Difin is looking to improve his position.
Velower is controlling the pace.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Difin throws a chopping leg kick but Velower manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Velower dodges the punch combination from Difin.
Difin stuffs the takedown attempt from Velower. Velower gets slowly back to his feet. Difin looks for a takedown but Velower sprawls well. Velower fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Difin is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Difin circles away and we're back to standing. Peter Difin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Nice sprawl there from Difin as Velower shoots in. Peter Difin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Difin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velower. Difin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Difin as he jumps to the side. #TD# Velower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Difin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4# Velower is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Difin looking to pass the guard. Difin trying to control but Velower is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Difin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Difin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Difin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velower can do to turn this around? Velower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Difin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Difin. Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Difin swivels and escapes. Peter Difin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Velower shoots for a double leg takedown but Difin sprawls well. He's pushed Velower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Difin appears to be looking for a big counter. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Velower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Difin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velower somewhat. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Difin tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Difin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Difin as he avoids it easily. Difin shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Velower tries to clinch there but Difin circles away.
No luck for Velower with that takedown attempt. Velower shoots in and drives through. Difin sprawls well. Velower connects with a leg kick. Difin tries for a takedown but Velower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Difin is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Difin circles away and we're back to standing. Difin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Velower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. As Velower looks to move away, Difin throws a big counter combo but Velower just gets out of the way. Peter Difin is winning the standup battle so far. Difin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velower.#T3# Difin wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Difin is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Difin circles away and we're back to standing. Velower fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Difin misses its target.#TD# Difin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velower to the ground. Difin is now in Velower's guard.#SUB2# Velower looking for a guillotine here but Difin defends easily.
Velower trying to keep a closed guard but Difin is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Velower looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Velower trying to keep a closed guard but Difin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Difin dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Velower or perhaps it was just good defense by Difin, which made it look bad. Difin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velower circles away. Velower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Difin tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Difin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Peter Difin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Difin pinned against the cage. Difin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Velower or perhaps it was just good defense by Difin, which made it look bad. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Difin tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Difin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Difin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Velower feints the counter takedown. Difin tries to close the distance and clinch but Velower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Difin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Velower wants to clinch. Difin throws a big counter combination but Velower scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Difin tries to counter by clinching up but Velower breaks away and moves out of range. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Difin as he jumps to the side. #T3# Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Difin avoids it really well and circles away.#TD# Difin drives through with a takedown into guard. Difin won't allow Velower to get back to his feet. Difin 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. #T4# Velower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Difin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Difin tries to get out of the position. Velower won't allow Difin to sweep him here. #SUB2# Velower thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Velower wants to control from the top but Difin keeps moving. Cam Velower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peter Difin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Difin showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Difin, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Difin! |
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Event:
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Date: Dec 07, 2020 |
#R1# Velower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Mike fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Velower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mike with a lazy takedown attempt and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mike throws a nice head kick!
Mike wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. It looked like Velower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mike misses with a takedown and Velower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cam Velower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Mike.#T1# Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily. Mike throws out a counter right but Velower avoids it with no problem. Mike with a poor takedown and Velower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Velower shoots for a double leg takedown but Mike sprawls well. He's pushed Velower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Velower shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Velower throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mike was covering up waiting for the punch and Velower finishes the takedown easily into guard. Velower controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Velower'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. Mike trying to keep a closed guard but Velower is proving a slippery customer.
Velower controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Mike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Velower looking to pass the guard. #T3# Velower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Mike. No joy for Velower on that attempt. A little jabbing left from Mike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing. Velower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mike circles away. Velower shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Oscar Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Mike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velower. Mike throws out a counter right but Velower avoids it with no problem.#CL# Velower has closed the distance and engaged Mike in a clinch.
Mike wants to stall.
Velower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velower taking a breather. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mike avoiding damage.
Velower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cam Velower will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mike misses with a shot to the body letting Velower counter with a right hand. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velower misses with a takedown and Mike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away. Mike is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velower. Velower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Velower throwing a counter right hand but Mike manages to avoid it. Velower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mike taking a breather. Velower tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike is trying to break free. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Velower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Velower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mike pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velower avoids a kick to the body.
#CL# Velower closes the distance and pushes Mike back into the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velower. Mike changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing. Mike with a lazy takedown attempt and Velower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Velower looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well. Mike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Mike with a poor takedown and Velower counters with a stiff right hand. Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Mike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velower as he avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Velower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Velower dives in and grabs Mike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes down on Velower's head and hops out. Mike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Velower has a takedown stuffed. Mike has his takedown stuffed letting Velower counter with a right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Velower.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mike pinned against the cage. Mike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. 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 Cam Velower will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Velower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mike pinned against the cage. Mike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mike shoots in and drives through. Velower sprawls well. A little feinted left hand from Velower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mike shoots in for a double leg but Velower sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Velower is looking to counter punch. Velower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mike circles away. Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike misses with a takedown attempt and Velower counters with a straight right hand. Mike's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cam Velower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Mike. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velower.#T1# No luck for Velower with that takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Velower or perhaps it was just good defense by Mike, which made it look bad. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing. Mike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mike doesn't manage to clinch there - Velower circles away.
Mike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2# Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away. Mike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Velower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily. Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Mike as Velower shoots in.#T3# Mike leaves Velower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mike with a lazy takedown attempt letting Velower counter with a right hand. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side. Velower fails with the takedown. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well.#T4# Mike slaps away a takedown attempt from Velower, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mike is looking to clinch but Velower is avoiding it.
Velower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mike misses the body punch and Velower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mike doesn't succeed with the takedown and Velower counters with a straight right hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mike leaves Velower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Oscar Mike. I think Velower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cam Velower! |
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Event:
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Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Difin moves into the clinch. Difin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#BC2# Velower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Difin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velower feints the counter takedown. Difin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Difin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Difin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velower tries to avoid it but Difin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velower to the ground. Velower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No luck for Velower with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Difin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Difin tries to clinch but Velower moves out of range. #T1# Velower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Peter Difin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Difin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velower tries to avoid it but Difin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velower to the ground. Velower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Velower tries for a takedown but Difin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Velower shoots in but Difin avoids the takedown attempt easily. Velower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##CL# Difin instigates a clinch. Velower keeps control of Difin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Difin pulls Velower into guard.
Difin keeping full guard, as Velower tries to pass. Velower prevents Difin from getting back to his feet. Velower is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Difin looking to control but Velower passes into half guard.
Velower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Difin defending well though. Difin wants to get back to his feet.
Velower wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Difin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Velower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Difin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4# Velower is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Difin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Difin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Difin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Difin showed some decent athleticism there. Velower tries to get to full guard but Difin has control of the leg. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Difin not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Difin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Velower misses with a takedown #CL# and Difin moves into the clinch. Difin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velower can do to turn this around?#TD# Difin gets control of Velower's arms and successfully pulls guard. Difin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Velower's corner is telling him to maintain position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Difin holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Difin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Difin is keeping the position for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Difin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Difin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Velower is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Velower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Velower shoots for a takedown but Difin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Velower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Difin tries to avoid it but Velower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Difin to the ground. Difin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Difin appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Peter Difin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velower. A quick step to the side and Difin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD# Difin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Velower's guard. Velower is wriggling around but Difin manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Difin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Difin wants to stand but Velower has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3# Difin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Velower is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Difin seems to be working for a kimura but Velower defends the submission attempt. Difin is looking to take a break and control but Velower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Velower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Difin pulls his head out easily. Velower wants to improve his position but Difin is controlling well.
Difin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Difin lands a couple of good shots and Velower has given up his back, trying to escape the position! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Difin 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# Velower shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Velower gets caught napping as Difin dives in and scores a takedown. Velower manages to retain guard. Velower is looking to stand up but Difin isn't so interested in that idea. Velower looking for a sweep. Not yet Velower, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Difin throwing strikes but missing. Difin wants to stand but Velower has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Velower keeping moving, preventing Difin from controlling successfully. Velower keeping full guard, as Difin tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Velower shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Difin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Difin is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Difin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Difin trying to control the action but Velower is working from the bottom. Peter Difin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Velower is looking to control Difin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velower avoid being mounted?#SUB# Difin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##ES2# Velower makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Velower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Difin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Velower. Peter Difin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Difin misses with a body kick. Nice takedown defense from Difin. No joy for Velower on that attempt. #CL# Difin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Difin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2# Velower jumps guard.
Velower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Difin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velower is proving hard to escape from. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cam Velower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peter Difin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Difin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Difin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Difin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Difin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mike slaps away a takedown attempt from Velower, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mike looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Mike darts in looking for a takedown but Velower gets double underhooks and turns Mike into the cage. Velower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away. Mike tries for a takedown but Velower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velower as he jumps to the side. Cam Velower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Mike. Mike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velower.#T1# Velower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mike tries to avoid it but Velower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mike to the ground. Mike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mike is looking for the big counter here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velower is defended easily by Mike. Velower fails to land the takedown. Mike's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velower feinted with a counter takedown. Oscar Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mike is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velower to keep the fight standing.#T2# Velower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mike to keep the fight standing.#TD# Velower successfully pulls guard.
#ES# Velower manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Velower wants a takedown.
#BC# Velower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Velower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Mike tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# Mike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velower swivels and escapes. Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well. Velower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mike but Mike pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mike with the inside leg kick. #T4# Velower shoots in looking for a takedown but Mike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Velower fails with the takedown. Velower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely. Mike only half commits to the counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Mike 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# Mike fails with a takedown attempt. No luck for Velower with that takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Velower. No joy for Mike on that attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike misses with a few strikes there.
Velower shoots in but Mike avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Mike now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mike is breathing heavily. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown but Mike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike. Mike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velower. The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Velower changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velower's waist but Velower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mike off to one side. Velower feinted with a counter takedown. Mike looks for a takedown but Velower sprawls well. Velower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mike sprawls and moves away. Mike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velower. Velower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mike misses with a head kick.
#T3# Velower goes for a double leg but Mike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mike continues to drive forward. Mike throws a sloppy head kick and Velower moves out of range easily. Velower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mike sprawls and moves away. Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense. Velower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Oscar Mike seems to be getting the better of the standup. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mike is defended easily by Velower. Velower half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mike misses with a takedown attempt - Velower sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Velower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily. Mike wants to counter the offense by Velower and move into the clinch position. Velower fails to land the takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velower circles away. Velower attempts a counter takedown but Mike avoids it well and moves away. Mike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Mike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Velower fails with the takedown. Velower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely. Mike tries to bum rush Velower with a series of wild strikes but Velower uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Velower tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch. Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mike is trying to force a seperation but Velower has the dominant position.#T1##TD# Velower decides to pull guard. Velower keeping moving, preventing Mike from controlling successfully. Mike preventing the sweep. Velower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Velower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mike being controlled here momentarily. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mike looking to sit in guard and control but Velower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Mike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velower. Mike working a defensive guard here.
Velower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Velower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck with that takedown attempt from Velower. Mike is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mike is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Cam Velower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mike fails to land the takedown.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL# Velower closes the distance and pushes Mike back into the cage. Velower is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Velower can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Mike breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mike. Those never looked like landing. Velower appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Some wild striking there from Mike.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Oscar Mike. I've got Mike winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Mike! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Velower as Mike shoots in. Mike looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Mike looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes. Velower sets himself, and Mike steps forward looking for the clinch! Velower avoids it this time. Mike tries to clinch up but Velower circles away and keeps his distance. Velower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mike sprawls and moves away. Mike fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Velower feinted with a counter takedown. Cam Velower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Mike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Velower dives in and grabs Mike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes down on Velower's head and hops out. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Velower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily. Mike appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Velower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Velower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing. Mike has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Velower shoots in and drives through. Mike sprawls well.#CL# Velower forces Mike back against the cage and clinches. Velower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Mike blocks a body shot from Velower. A bit of stalling here from Velower.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Velower's takedown attempt.
#BC# Velower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Velower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mike closes the distance and clinches up with Velower, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes Velower against the cage but Velower circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3# Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Mike enables Velower to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Velower slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Velower'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.#T4# Velower trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Velower decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Velower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Velower shoots in but no luck this time. Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cam Velower will probably get the nod. 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# Mike misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Velower fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Velower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Velower persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing. Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velower tries to counter with a takedown but Mike is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mike is breathing heavily. Velower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mike circles away.#T1# Mike misses with a double jab.
Velower fails to land the takedown. Velower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Velower tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mike stuffs the takedown.#CL# Velower has managed to clinch.
Velower lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2##BC# Velower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike leaves Velower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Velower has a takedown stuffed. Velower fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Velower. #T3# Velower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mike pinned against the cage. Mike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mike is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velower tries to avoid it but Mike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velower to the ground. Velower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes. Oscar Mike seems to be getting the better of the standup. Velower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velower dives in and grabs Mike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes down on Velower's head and hops out.#T4# Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mike tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Velower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Velower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Velower fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mike moves in looking to clinch but Velower pushes him off. Cam Velower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No luck for Mike with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Mike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Velower goes for a double leg but Mike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mike continues to drive forward. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Mike tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mike closes the distance and clinches up with Velower, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes Velower against the cage but Velower circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Velower shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Velower. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Velower fails with the takedown. Mike is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Velower shoots in looking for a takedown but Mike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Velower sets himself, and Mike steps forward looking for the clinch! Velower avoids it this time.#CL# Mike tries to keep at a distance but Velower has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Velower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velower. Velower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velower wants it to stay on the feet. Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2# Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense. Mike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velower attempts a counter takedown but Mike avoids it well and moves away. Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Velower slaps away a takedown attempt from Mike, before circling back to the center of the mat. Velower feinted with a counter takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velower is defended easily by Mike.#T3# Velower takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Mike. No joy for Velower on that attempt. Oscar Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velower tries to avoid it but Mike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velower to the ground. Velower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Velower appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away.#T4# Velower shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense. Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Velower. #CL2# Mike gets a clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower is looking for a takedown. A bit of stalling here from Velower.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Mike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mike 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Mike! |
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Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Beirs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Velower wants to get back to striking at distance but Beirs won't allow it.
Velower blocks a body shot from Beirs. Velower wants a takedown.
Velower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velower is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beirs pulls him back up using the underhooks. Velower dodges an elbow strike from Beirs.
Beirs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beirs just stands there and leans against the cage. Viktor Beirs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Velower has had enough of the clinch but Beirs keeps him there for the moment. Velower digs a right hand underneath Beirs's ribcage. Beirs let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Velower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL# Beirs instigates a clinch. Velower jumps guard but Beirs stands there with Velower around his waist. Velower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velower wants to get back to striking at distance but Beirs won't allow it.
Velower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beirss head. Velower is looking to take this one to the mat. Beirs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velower has Beirs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beirs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Beirs struggles to land a body shot inside as Velower controls his hands.
Beirs struggles to land a body shot inside as Velower controls his hands.
Velower fails to pull guard.
#T2# Velower blocks a body shot from Beirs. Velower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beirs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velower working hard to break the clinch. Beirs tries a body shot but Velower blocks it.
Velower can't break the clinch.
Velower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beirs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Velower is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beirs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Beirs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Beirs can't find room to land a body shot as Velower controls the action.
#T3# Beirs misses with a punch to the body.
Beirs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Velower tries to circle away but Beirs has him pinned against the cage. Beirs tries a body shot but Velower blocks it.
Velower prevents a body shot from Beirs. Velower tries to break the clinch but Beirs is controlling the position. Beirs throws an elbow that misses.
Beirs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Beirs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Velower breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL# Beirs clinches with his opponent.
Velower looking to throw knees to the head but Beirs is blocking nicely.
Velower is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Velower tries to pull guard but Beirs holds him up against the cage and eventually Velower drops back down to his feet.
Velower missing with knees to the body.
Velower tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Beirs lands an elbow inside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower misses with a hook from the clinch. Velower is trying to break free. Beirs tries to work over Velower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Beirs dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# Beirs darts in and clinches Velower up against the cage. Velower prevents a body shot from Beirs. Beirs works on Velower's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2# Velower pulls Beirs into guard.
Beirs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beirs'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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1# Velower wants to sweep here but Beirs controlling him for the moment. Beirs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beirs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Beirs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Beirs 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. Velower looking to control.
Beirs 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. Velower looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Velower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beirs's guard. #REVB# Beirs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beirs tries to get out of the position. Velower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Beirs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Velower has passed into side control.
#SU2# Velower stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Beirs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velower, pushing him back against the cage. Velower has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Velower blocks a body shot from Beirs. Velower trying to control the position but instead, Beirs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velower into the cage. Beirs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velower can do to turn this around? Velower wants to break free but Beirs has control.
#T3# Nice elbow from Beirs. Velower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beirs just stands there and leans against the cage. Velower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beirs just stands there and leans against the cage. Velower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beirs prevents the takedown attempt.
Viktor Beirs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Velower is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beirs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Velower tries to pull guard but Beirs forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Velower is breathing heavily. Velower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Velower is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beirs is defending well.#T4# Velower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beirs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beirs is trying to drag Velower to the mat but Velower just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Beirs lands an elbow inside. Beirs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velower's elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Velower tries to pull guard but Beirs won't allow it.
Velower prevents a body shot from Beirs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Beirs 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL# Beirs closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters up against the cage, Beirs throws an elbow but misses. Velower gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beirs.
Beirs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beirs lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beirs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Beirs gets in close and instigates a clinch. Beirs tries to throw a body punch but Velower avoids it by throwing Beirs back against the cage. #T1# Beirs looking for a takedown. Velower takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD# Beirs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Velower regains guard immediately. Beirs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Beirs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velower on the ground.#T2# Velower is trying to keep Beirs in close.
Beirs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velower's head. Beirs is stalling in the full guard. Further stalling from Beirs. Velower is trying to control the position but Beirs postures up. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Velower tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Beirs clinches up against the cage. Velower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3# Beirs tries a body shot but Velower blocks it.
Velower tries to pull guard but Beirs won't allow it.
Viktor Beirs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Beirs misses with a punch to the body.
Viktor Beirs has scored more points in the clinch so far. Beirs is trying to pull guard but Velower has him pressed against the cage. Beirs can't find room to land a body shot as Velower controls the action.
Beirs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Velower stalling.
Velower is trying to force a seperation but Beirs has the dominant position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beirs as Velower tries to tie him up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Beirs misses with a body punch.
Velower prevents the takedown attempt.
Velower tries to pull guard but Beirs won't allow it.
Velower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beirs to keep the fight standing. Velower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beirs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Beirs showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beirs, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Beirs! |
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Event:
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Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Velower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seed swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Velower looks to move away, Seed throws a big counter combo but Velower just gets out of the way. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Velower shoots for a double leg takedown but Seed sprawls well. He's pushed Velower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Seed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Seed tries for a takedown but Velower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Seed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Velower blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Velower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Seed tries to clinch up but Velower circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Seed moves into the clinch.#T1# Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Velower is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Velower manages to break the clinch.
Seed wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. Velower shoots for a takedown but Seed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Velower circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Seed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Velower is trying to stall.
#TD2# Velower gets control of Seed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velower will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SU# Velower is working an open guard so Seed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Velower has his takedown stuffed and Seed counters with a two punch combo. John Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Velower shoots and misses and Seed counters with a head kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velower. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velower fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Seed tries for a takedown but Velower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Velower with the counter takedown but Seed avoids it easily. Seed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seed wants to clinch.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Velower gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Seed counters with a three punch combo that has Velower backing up. Velower nods at Seed to acknowledge the strikes. Seed wants to clinch. And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Seed pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice sprawl there from Seed as Velower shoots in. Velower fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Seed dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Seed tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Seed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seed fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower keeps the fight on the outside. Velower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Velower gets tackled into the cage by Seed. Seed maintains the clinch. #T1##TD2# Velower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Velower has his feet on Seed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Velower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seed swivels and escapes. John Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower.#CL# Seed moves into the clinch. Velower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Seed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Seed manages to break the clinch.
Seed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Seed moves into the clinch.#T2# Seed misses with a knee strike.
Velower wants to take the fight to the mat but Seed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Velower is trying to pull guard but Seed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Seed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2# Velower pulls guard effortlessly. Seed wants to get up but he can't break Velower's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Seed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL# Seed moves into the clinch. Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velower blocks it with crossed arms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Seed. Velower goes for a takedown attempt but Seed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Seed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Seed is looking to clinch. Seed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Velower keeps the fight on the outside. Velower shoots in but Seed avoids the takedown attempt easily. John Seed is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# Seed moves in looking to clinch but Velower pushes him off. Seed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Velower tries for a takedown but Seed circles away easily and Seed counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Seed tries to clinch up. Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Seed, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Seed against the cage but Seed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Seed dominated that second round. That's time! Seed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Velower fails with the takedown. Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Seed. And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Seed pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Seed closes the distance and pushes Velower back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Velower wants a takedown but no success here.
John Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# Seed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Seed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velower darts in looking for a takedown but Seed gets double underhooks and turns Velower into the cage. Seed throws a counter high kick but Velower was just alert enough to avoid it. Velower swats away the attempt to clinch by Seed.#CL# Seed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velower, pushing him back against the cage. Seed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seed lands a knee to the head.
#T2##BC2# Velower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seed tries to clinch but Velower moves out of range. Velower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Velower misses with a takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL# Seed closes the distance and pushes Velower back into the cage. Seed tries a knee to the head but Velower blocks it.
Seed is struggling to control the position. Velower stalling in the clinch but Seed improves position. Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velower blocks it with crossed arms. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Seed pushes Velower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Seed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Seed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Seed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velower circles away. Velower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Velower closes the distance and clinches up with Seed, looking for a takedown. Velower pushes Seed against the cage but Seed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Velower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seed pinned against the cage. Seed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Seed tries to counter by clinching up but Velower breaks away and moves out of range. Seed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velower paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL# Seed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Seed breaks from the clinch.
Seed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seed avoids it really well and circles away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Seed tries to clinch there but Velower circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! John Seed showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seed, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Seed! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seed is looking to clinch. Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Velower shoots in looking for a takedown. Seed tries to sprawl out of it but Velower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Seed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velower sprawls well. Velower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seed gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velower is defended easily by Seed. Seed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. John Seed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Velower fails with a takedown attempt. John Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Seed wants to clinch up but Velower keeps it at a distance. Velower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seed avoids it really well and circles away.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL# Seed moves into the clinch successfully.
Velower tries to pull guard but Seed holds him up against the cage and eventually Velower drops back down to his feet.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velower wants to stall.
Seed effectively controlling the action here. Seed misses with a knee strike.
Seed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Seed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3# Velower goes for a takedown attempt but Seed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Seed moves into the clinch. Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velower blocks it with crossed arms. Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seed. Velower letting Seed take a breather here.#BC# Seed breaks the clinch.
#T4# Seed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velower sprawls well. Velower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seed gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Seed is looking to clinch but Velower is avoiding it.
Velower changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Seed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velower tries to pull guard but Seed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Velower has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seed uses from the top position. Seed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Seed gets to his feet - Velower follows without any prompting. #CL# Seed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Velower is working for takedown but Seed is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Seed dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Seed tries for a takedown but Velower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Seed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Velower fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Seed is looking for a counter combo. John Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Velower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seed tries to avoid it but Velower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seed to the ground. Seed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Seed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velower just manages to avoid it.#T1# Velower shoots in for a takedown but Seed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Seed closes the distance and clinches. Velower can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Seed to work.
A knee to the head by Seed.
Seed slowing the pace effectively. Seed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velower's face.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Velower blocks with his arms.
Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velower with a knee to the head.
Seed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
John Seed has scored more points in the clinch so far. Seed fails to pull guard.
#T2# Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Velower tries to pull guard but Seed forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Velower tries to circle away but Seed has him pinned against the cage. Velower takes an elbow to the forehead. 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! Seed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velower backwards. #BC2# Velower manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Seed clinches with his opponent.
Seed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Velower blocks with his arms.
#BC# Seed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velower tries for a takedown but Seed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3# Velower with a poor takedown and Seed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Velower is breathing heavily. Velower misses with a takedown attempt - Seed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. John Seed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Seed clinches. Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velower blocks it with crossed arms. Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seed is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4# Seed with a knee to the head.
Velower takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velowers head. Seed is trying to stall.
Velower wants a takedown.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD# Seed gets control of Velower's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Seed is working an open guard so Velower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Seed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Velower shoots and misses and Seed counters with a three punch combo that has Velower backing up. Velower nods at Seed to acknowledge the strikes. 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! Seed is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Seed 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# Velower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Seed counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Seed manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Seed has closed the distance and engaged Velower in a clinch.
Seed jumps guard but Velower stands there with Seed around his waist. Seed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seed misses with a knee to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Velower blocks with his arms.
Seed letting Velower take a breather here. A frustrated look appears on Velower's face as he tries to break the clinch. Seed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velower fails to pull guard.
#BC# Seed manages to break the clinch.
Velower fails with a takedown attempt. Seed feinted there with a counter leg kick. John Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Velower. Seed is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Seed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velower can do to turn this around? Velower shoots in for a double leg but Seed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Seed shoots in and drives through. Velower sprawls well.#T2##CL# Seed moves into the clinch. Seed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Seed stops a takedown attempt from Velower.
Velower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Seed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Seed tries to clinch but Velower is having none of it. Velower with the counter takedown but Seed avoids it easily. John Seed is winning the standup battle so far. Seed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Seed misses with a takedown attempt - Velower sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Seed wants to clinch. Velower feints the counter takedown. Seed shoots in and drives through. Velower sprawls well. Velower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Velower. An attempted straight right counter from Seed misses the target.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Seed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seed wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Velower gets tackled into the cage by Seed. Seed maintains the clinch. #BC# Seed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seed tries to clinch up but Velower circles away and keeps his distance. And Velower tries to counter it with a takedown but Seed pushes his down on his head and steps out. Seed tries to clinch but Velower is having none of it. Seed tries to clinch but Velower moves out of range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Seed tries to clinch but Velower is having none of it. Cam Velower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! John Seed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Velower stuffs the takedown attempt from Seed. Seed gets slowly back to his feet. Velower with the counter takedown but Seed avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! John Seed showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seed, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Seed! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1015 Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blackwater dives in for a single leg takedown but Velower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Blackwater closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velower did well to prevent Blackwater getting side control.#SUB2# Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.
Velower wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Blackwater is trying to work for a kimura but Velower is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Velower wants to control but Blackwater is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Blackwater 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.
#SUB2# Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2# Blackwater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Blackwater wants to free his trapped foot but Velower is holding on for dear life with his legs. Velower tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Velower is trying to control but can't.
Velower tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Blackwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackwater. Velower gets full guard.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Blackwater drops back looking for a leg! Velower is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velower manages to kick Blackwater off! Blackwater jumps back into Velower's guard. Blackwater passes Velower's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Velower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velower. Velower wants to get back to his feet but Blackwater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Velower is trying to control the position but Blackwater postures up. Blackwater passes Velower's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Blackwater is looking for a kimura but Velower is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blackwater to get the leverage. #SUB2# Blackwater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2# Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Blackwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velower sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blackwater looks winded!#SUB2# Blackwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Blackwater is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Blackwater wants to work for an arm triangle but Velower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Velower is trying to maintain the position but Blackwater is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Blackwater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Velower defend it? Blackwater steps over the head and cranks it - Velower is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blackwater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casper Blackwater! |
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