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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 4
Date: Nov 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Geral is trying to keep Velasquez in close.
#SUB2#
Geral looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Geral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasquez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Geral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Geral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Geral working for submissions but it's allowed Velasquez to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Geral defends it.
Geral is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Geral is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Geral with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Velasquez 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#
Geral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Geral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Geral is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Geral looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geral keeps working. #SUB2#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Geral is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Geral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Geral shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Geral finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Geral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Geral is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geral to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Geral has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Velasquez defend it? Geral steps over the head and cranks it - Velasquez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Geral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Finaliza Geral!
During a confident post fight interview, Finaliza Geral thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 3
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Webber prevents Velasquez from moving into mount.
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
Webber being controlled for a moment.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez just content to control the position.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Webber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Velasquez. #T1##SUB#
Webber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Webber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Velasquez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.#TD#
Webber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Webber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez is controlling Webber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Webber keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Still in half guard, Webber seems content to control.
Velasquez is not content to let Webber control the position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Webber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez working a defensive guard but Webber passes into half guard.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Webber's head to control him but Webber postures up.
Webber prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez is looking to escape.
Webber trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Webber is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webber feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Velasquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Webber sprawls well initially but Velasquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Webber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Webber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webber is working hard here to advance position.
Webber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is working Webber over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Velasquez trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big right hand but Webber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but Webber instead regains half guard.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Webber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webber works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paul Webber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez stands up over Webber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Webber had control of the position. #T3#
Webber keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Velasquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Webber is trying to defend but Velasquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Webber back into the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Velasquez forces Webber back against the cage and clinches.
Webber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Velasquez.
Webber being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Webber is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Webber is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Webber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Velasquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Velasquez prevents Webber from improving his position.#T1#
Webber is trying to control but can't.
Webber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez working over Webber with some ground and pound. Webber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Webber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?#ES#
Webber kicks off Velasquez and gets to his feet. #T2#
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Webber.
#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Velasquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webber is trying to keep an underhook but Velasquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Webber is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Webber gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Webber has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez distracts Webber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez tries to stand but Webber is controlling from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving. #SUB#
Webber looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
#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.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Webber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Webber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Velasquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Webber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velasquez 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 2
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Feast quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Feast is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage.
Feast is looking to get back to full guard here but Velasquez has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ground and pound from Velasquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Feast seems a little lost for a moment, as Velasquez dominates the positioning.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Velasquez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Feast is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Velasquez yanks on the arm and Feast is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Velasquez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 1
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Davies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Davies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Davies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Davies.#T1#
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Velasquez backs off Davies throws a huge counter combo but Velasquez manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Davies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velasquez to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Davies won't allow it.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
#BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Velasquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Davies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Davies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Davies tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davies is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Davies is staying active underneath Velasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davies is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Velasquez jumps into side control!
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Davies is trying to get back to half guard.
Davies looking for a sweep but Velasquez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davies wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez looking to control but Davies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Velasquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davies hang on?
Velasquez wants to control the pace but Davies is squirming around nicely.
Davies throwing hammer fists to the chest of Velasquez. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Velasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Davies is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies shoots and misses
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Davies backing up. Davies nods at Velasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davies quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Velasquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Davies is having none of it. #T1#
Velasquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davies is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Velasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Davies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasquez as he avoids it easily.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Davies.
Velasquez throws a hook but Davies avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Davies shoots in.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Davies ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Davies takes the fight into the clinch.
Davies jumps guard but Velasquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Velasquez is trying to drag Davies to the mat but Davies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davies is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Davies tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davies is stalling here.
#TD#
Velasquez lands a takedown into guard.
Velasquez advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Velasquez.
Velasquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it. #SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasquez wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy. #T4#
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velasquez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez trying to control the position but Davies is working away.
Davies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Davies fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. 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.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Davies ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davies misses with a takedown
and Velasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Davies.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.#T1#
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Davies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Velasquez misses its target.#CL2#
Davies instigates a clinch. #TD#
Velasquez successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Davies is posturing up here but Velasquez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davies tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davies has to tap! Slick submission there by Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasquez! |
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