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Event:
FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nuku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuku backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Aoatea Nuku has been cut.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Nuku moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Nuku keeps him there for the moment.
Nuku misses with some punches.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuku lands with a light punch inside.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Nuku's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuku darts in trying to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuku thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuku. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Nuku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Velasquez lands a head kick!
Nuku throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez walks into a stiff left hand from Nuku.
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Nuku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
A punch combination from Nuku misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velasquez on the side of the head.
Nuku misses with a hook
and Nuku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuku misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku takes one to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Nuku looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Nuku throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
A countering left hand to the body from Velasquez misses.
Nuku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuku is just out of range.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Nuku lands a jab to the nose.
Nuku misses the jab.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
Nuku throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Nuku misses with a body shot.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Nuku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuku.#T4#
Velasquez takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Velasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velasquez throws a hook but Nuku avoids it easily.
Nuku misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuku misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Nuku darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Velasquez.
Nuku loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nuku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuku lands with an uppercut that bounces Velasquez off the cage and back into range.
Nuku thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuku jabs Velasquez right on the nose. Velasquez blinks but takes it well.
Aoatea Nuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nuku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuku lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nuku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Nuku.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Velasquez tries to get set, Nuku tries to push him back and clinch up but Velasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nuku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Nuku clinches up against the cage.
Nuku lands a right hand.
Nuku throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tries to break free but Nuku pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuku has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nuku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Velasquez can turn it around.
Nuku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Nuku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasquez momentarily.
Nuku blocks a jab.#CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Nuku.
Nuku is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns Nuku into the cage.
Aoatea Nuku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuku has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuku lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Nuku digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuku digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Nuku keeps him there for the moment.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku misses with a body punch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Nuku tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Nuku connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Nuku scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Good exchange - Nuku coming out on top.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuku should have avoided that one.
Nuku throws a poor cross that misses
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nuku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Nuku.
Velasquez takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Velasquez misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku lands a head shot.
Nuku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuku connects with a body shot that sends Velasquez's belly button to the back.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuku lands a jab.
Nuku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez is fending him off so far but Nuku persists. Nope, Velasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Nuku moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuku lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Nuku.
Velasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Velasquez misses. #T3#
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nuku avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuku moves away.
Nuku works over Velasquez's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Nuku throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.#CL#
Nuku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuku lands a right hand. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Nuku.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Nuku.
Velasquez moves forwards but Nuku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
Nuku throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuku tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nuku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nuku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku scores with a shoulder strike.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Nuku throws out a loose jab but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Nuku misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Nuku swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuku throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nuku slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Nuku throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuku defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuku walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Nuku lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez. That snapped Nuku's head back.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Nuku slips the punch.#T3#
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Nuku's shoulder, as Nuku tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nuku misses.
Nuku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nuku clinches with his opponent.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nuku fails to land.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku lands with a right to the head.
Nuku swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Velasquez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nuku.
Velasquez pushes Nuku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuku won't allow it.
Nuku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Velasquez wants to break free but Nuku has control.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
Nuku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Nuku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuku has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Nuku lands with a left to the head.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Nuku.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nuku avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Nuku goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuku's elbow.
Nuku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Nuku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Nuku lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
Nuku is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a body punch.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Nuku is controlling him.
Nuku misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku working aggressively here.
Nuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez gets through Nuku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuku.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Nuku wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuku throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nuku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
Nuku misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuku misses the target.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuku throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.#T3#
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Nuku is out of range.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku connects with the punch.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Nuku scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuku scores with a jab to the body.
Nuku is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku lands a body shot.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Nuku misses.
Nuku throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoatea Nuku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nuku lands a jab to Velasquez's midsection.
Nuku throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Nuku ducks down to avoid it.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoatea Nuku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoatea Nuku!
Aoatea Nuku retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aoatea Nuku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Herpes.
Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Herpes's head back.
Herpes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Herpes.
Herpes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herpes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herpes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Herpes throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Herpes instigates a clinch.
Velasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herpes backwards.
Velasquez is trying to push Herpes away but Herpes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herpes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Herpes prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Herpes misses with a body kick.
Herpes connects with an inside leg kick.
Herpes with the inside leg kick.
Herpes lands a body shot.
Herpes misses with a head kick.
Herpes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herpes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herpes wants to clinch
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Herpes throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herpes tries to clinch up.
Velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Velasquez's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herpes throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herpes ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herpes.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Velasquez misses with a straight left. #T3#
Velasquez misses the jab.
Herpes tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Herpes! Velasquez lets Herpes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Herpes is rocked!
Velasquez drops Herpes with a naaaaasty hook - Herpes is in real trouble here! Velasquez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
Space Herpes spoke after the fight, saying 'Tonight. You!'. |
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Event:
FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Twist misses with a looping right.
Velasquez moves out of range as Twist strikes.
Twist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Twist backs off Velasquez throws a huge counter combo but Twist manages to avoid it all.
Twist misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Twist! Velasquez lets Twist back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Twist has been cut.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Twist.
Twist thows a leg kick but Velasquez checks it #KD2#
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Twist! Velasquez lets Twist back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Twist is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Twist. Those never looked like landing.
Twist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Twist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right that sends Twist to the canvas! Velasquez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez! |
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FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Nuku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Nuku.
Aoatea Nuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aoatea Nuku has been cut.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuku.
Nuku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a big counter head kick but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nuku. Those never looked like landing.
Nuku motions for Velasquez to come forward. Nuku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a hook.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Nuku.
Nuku misses with a looping left.
Nuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuku throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Nuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Nuku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuku throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez misses the jab.
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku slips under a jab from Velasquez.#T2#
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nuku. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nuku misses with a body shot.
As Nuku backs off Velasquez throws a huge counter combo but Nuku manages to avoid it all.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku scores with a hook.
Velasquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuku is out of range and Velasquez settles back down.
It looked like Nuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Nuku tries to score with a low kick but Velasquez moves his leg out of the way.
Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.#T3#
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuku clobbers Velasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez. That snapped Nuku's head back.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuku lands with a nice body punch.
Velasquez defending well as Nuku loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nuku momentarily.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuku blocks a jab.#T4#
Nuku lands a jab to the head.
Nuku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Nuku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku misses with a body shot.
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Nuku's head but Nuku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuku.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuku.
Nuku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Velasquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nuku jabs at Velasquez's body.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nuku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Nuku is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Nuku misses.
Nuku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuku circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez just manages to avoid it.
Aoatea Nuku is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nuku misses with a body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez works over Nuku's head and body with a nice combination.
Nuku dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Nuku avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nuku staying out of range there.
Nuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuku.
Nuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Nuku scores with a one two! Velasquez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Nuku moved out of range nicely.
Nuku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuku looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Nuku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.#T2#
Nuku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Nuku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nuku throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Nuku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Aoatea Nuku's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuku. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velasquez! But no joy.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Nuku.
Nuku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Nuku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVelasquez.
Nuku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velasquez has time to react.
Nuku scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Donk. Nuku catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Nuku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Velasquez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nuku has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuku was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Nuku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasquez misses with a double jab
and Nuku counters with a nice leg kick.
Nuku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range and Nuku settles back down.
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 Aoatea Nuku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nuku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nuku throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Nuku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasquez throws a jab when Nuku was well out of range.
Nuku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nuku thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku throws a leg kick
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Nuku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Velasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Nuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez thows a leg kick but Nuku checks it
and Nuku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nuku cracks a nice hook into Velasquez's ribs.
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuku misses with a hook.
Nuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku misses with a body shot
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Nuku lands a jab.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Nuku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuku misses with a low kick.
#T3#
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez misses with a low kick.
Nuku throws a leg kick which misses Velasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velasquez tries to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Nuku.
A jab from Nuku misses.
Velasquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velasquez.#T4#
Nuku misses with a hook.
Nuku misses with an uppercut
and Nuku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nuku connects with a nice looking jab.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez throws a big counter head kick but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nuku to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Velasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nuku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nuku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nuku.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nuku. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Velasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nuku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Nuku there.#T1#
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuku jabs Velasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Nuku avoids the punch easily.
Nuku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Nuku.
Nuku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Nuku moves out of range easily.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Nuku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuku blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
#T2#
Nuku works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
Nuku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nuku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Nuku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuku throws out the jab.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. Nuku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nuku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuku.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
Velasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Nuku misses.
Velasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Nuku throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
Velasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Velasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Nuku ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuku also avoids with ease.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez cracks Nuku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuku.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuku should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's time! Nuku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Velasquez throws a jab when Nuku was well out of range.
Nuku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nuku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Nuku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velasquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuku slips a jab from Velasquez.
Nuku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Nuku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Nuku misses with a looping right.
Velasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Nuku moved out of range.
Nuku throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nuku lands with a good body shot.
Nuku scores with a nice head shot.
Velasquez slips a jab from Nuku.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Nuku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Nuku connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuku.
Nuku throws an off balance right hand
and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez throws a lazy head kick
and Nuku counters with a nice body shot.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuku.
Velasquez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Nuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Velasquez.
Velasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
A nice side step and Velasquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nuku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nuku defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nuku digs a good hook to Velasquez's body.
Velasquez misses with a hook
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Nuku slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Nuku throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nuku misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aoatea Nuku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nuku works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
An inside leg kick lands from Nuku.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velasquez's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoatea Nuku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoatea Nuku!
Aoatea Nuku retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Aoatea Nuku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
FCL - 54
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Williamson throws a sloppy body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Marion Williamson has been cut.
Williamson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Velasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Williamson.
Williamson misses with a left hand
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Williamson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Williamson is rocked!
Velasquez connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Williamson covering up! Velasquez comes in with a big uppercut and Williamson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
Marion Williamson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fellas. Billy is getting old and slow. Billy's time is coming to an end.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 45
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellis fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Velasquez drops Ellis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ellis looks back up at him and smiles so Velasquez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ellis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ellis is still on wobbly legs! Can Velasquez finish him?
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Ellis.
Ellis looks winded!
Ellis with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez finds Ellis's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ellis flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Velasquez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ellis will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavan throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Chavan only half commits.
Velasquez throws a leg kick but Chavan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chavan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavan.
Chavan blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
We've been told by Velasquez's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Chavan misses
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavan throws a sloppy body shot
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chavan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chavan looks winded!
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Chavan avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez cracks Chavan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chavan falls backwards against the cage. Velasquez follows up with more strikes that drop Chavan to his knees. Velasquez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chavan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
FCL - 34
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hugga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hugga.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Hugga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hugga.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hugga misses with a straight left.
Hugga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hugga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velasquez slips a jab from Hugga.
Hugga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hugga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugga throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hugga throws a big shot that misses.
As Hugga backs off Velasquez throws a huge counter combo but Hugga manages to avoid it all.
Velasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hugga wants to land a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range.
Hugga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Hugga throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hugga misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a series of strikes that have Hugga backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Imma Hugga has been cut.
Hugga misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velasquez! But no joy.
Hugga misses with a body shot.
Hugga misses with an uppercut.
Hugga connects with a single shot there.
Hugga misses with a looping right.
Hugga tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hugga misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugga. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hugga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hugga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
A nice combination there by Velasquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Hugga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hugga slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Nice uppercut there from Hugga.
Imma Hugga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hugga missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Hugga throws an off balance right hand
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hugga misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Hugga misses.
Hugga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hugga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hugga swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Hugga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velasquez is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Hugga.
#T3#
Hugga swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hugga looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Hugga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugga just misses with a punch to the body.
Hugga misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Velasquez cracks Hugga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Hugga is predictable there #KD2#
and Velasquez counters with a nice right hand that sends Hugga toppling to the canvas! Hugga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Velasquez finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugga misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right that sends Hugga to the canvas! Velasquez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Materla is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez clobbers Materla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velasquez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Materla. Materla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Materla is rocked!
Velasquez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materla momentarily.
Materla is still on wobbly legs! Can Velasquez finish him?
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Materla seems to have recovered his senses.
Materla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Materla's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Velasquez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
SSD 12: Gangster vs Loke
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Blachowicz gets a double leg takedown into Velasquez's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blachowicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU#
Blachowicz stands up from Velasquez's guard - Blachowicz perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Velasquez drops Blachowicz with a beautiful combination! Blachowicz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Velasquez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Blachowicz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velasquez cracks Blachowicz's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Blachowicz slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Velasquez can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez lands with a right hand.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a low kick but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Velasquez.
Turner looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velasquez checks a leg kick.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVelasquez.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner misses with a hook.#T2#
Turner moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Velasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a head kick.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Velasquez cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velasquez tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez lands with a nice body punch.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Velasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Velasquez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Velasquez cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Velasquez eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasquez throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Velasquez lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Velasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Cain Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner misses the jab.
Velasquez is looking for a counter combo.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Velasquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Turner lands a big right hand that sends Velasquez crashing to the mat! Turner stays standing though and waves Velasquez back to his feet!#ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.#KD2#
Turner sends Velasquez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Turner is motioning to the referee to let Velasquez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Velasquez checks a low kick from Turner.#T1#
Velasquez defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
Velasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Velasquez's head back.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez throws a big shot that misses.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasquez momentarily.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Velasquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Velasquez lands.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Velasquez misses the jab.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Velasquez off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Velasquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
A jab from Turner misses.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Velasquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Velasquez swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner tries a low kick but Velasquez avoids it.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velasquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velasquez's head backwards.
Good shot there by Velasquez.
Velasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turner tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velasquez doesn't seem phased though.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Velasquez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turner eats them both and turns towards Velasquez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velasquez punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Turner throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velasquez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velasquez misses with a head kick.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner counters with a body kick.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Velasquez both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez with a jab.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Turner slips under a jab.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Turner.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Velasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Turner.
Velasquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Turner.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a low kick but Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Turner.
Velasquez scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Velasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velasquez.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Velasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez, as that shot connected.
Velasquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Velasquez.
I think Velasquez 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Turner misses with the combination.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Velasquez tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Turner tests Velasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Velasquez slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Turner works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velasquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Turner throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Jab by Turner.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velasquez is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Velasquez scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner looks winded!
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Velasquez backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Velasquez manages to avoid it all.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Velasquez connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Velasquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Velasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws a one two combo.
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.#T4#
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velasquez jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velasquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Velasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez scores with a nice head shot.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner feints a jab promting Velasquez to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velasquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasquez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Miles Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velasquez slips under a jab from Turner.
An attempted straight right counter from Velasquez misses the target.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner throws a one two combo.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Turner.#T1#
Velasquez throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Turner throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Velasquez connects with the punch.
Turner stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Turner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez misses with a head kick.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Velasquez misses with a hook.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Velasquez scores with a nice right hand.
Velasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner throws a series of punches but Velasquez avoids them all with ease.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velasquez tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Velasquez cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a big shot that misses.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Velasquez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Velasquez.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Velasquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velasquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner connects with a jab.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velasquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Velasquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Velasquez jabs at Turner's body.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velasquez in his tracks.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miles Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velasquez lands a body shot.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab. #T1#
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Turner.
Turner throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velasquez lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Velasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velasquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Velasquez walks into a left hand.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
Turner takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Velasquez backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Velasquez lands an overhand right.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
#T3#
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Velasquez cracks Turner with a good jab.
Velasquez catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Velasquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
#T4#
Turner with a hook.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Velasquez back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velasquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Velasquez.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miles Turner! |
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