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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Velez gets tackled into the cage by Church. Church maintains the clinch.
Velez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Velez blocks a body shot from Church. #BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Church tries to keep at a distance but Velez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Church breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Church clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Church throws a front kick that sends Velez stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Church clinches. #BC#
Church breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Church has closed the distance and engaged Velez in a clinch.
Church lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Church lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Cedric Velez has been cut.
Church goes for a takedown attempt but Velez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1##CL#
Church closes the distance and pushes Velez back into the cage.
Velez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velez wants to take the fight to the mat but Church manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Church pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Church is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velez is aware though and is defending well.
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Church.
Church has his hands on Velez's head, controlling the position.
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Church.#T2##SUB#
Velez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Church looking for a sweep. Not yet Church, not yet. #SUB#
Church had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velez defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Velez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Church closes the distance and pushes Velez back into the cage.
Church lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Church is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Church. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Church successfully pulls guard.
Velez controlling from the top position.
Church keeping moving, preventing Velez from controlling successfully.
Church is adopting a defensive guard.
Velez wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Church wants to sweep but no luck.
Church is trying to keep Velez in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velez has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Church dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Velez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Church shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Church showed some decent athleticism there.
Velez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Church.
Church trying to control the action but Velez is working from the bottom.
Church lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velez wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Church is looking to advance position but Velez won't allow it.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Church trying to control the pace.
Church wants to take a breather but Velez is having none of it. #SU#
Church decides to stand up.
Church is looking to clinch but Velez is avoiding it.
Velez has his takedown stuffed
and Church counters with a three punch combo that has Velez backing up. Velez nods at Church to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Velez is rocked!
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velez can do to turn this around?#T2##TD#
Church feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Velez is still in real trouble! Can Church finish him?
Velez keeping moving, preventing Church from controlling successfully.
Church postures up and lands a big shot to Velez's brow.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velez seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Velez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad Church is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Church fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velez letting Church take a breather here.#BC#
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Church fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velez to the ground. Church is now in Velez's guard.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Church is stalling in the full guard.
Church has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velez is proving hard to escape from.
Muhammad Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Velez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velez wants to sweep but no luck.
Church wants to stand but Velez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Church working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Church. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Church dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Velez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Church feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Velez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Church presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Church manages to pull guard.
Velez tries to free his leg and advance position but Church is retaining full guard.
Church looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Church is working hard here to advance position.
Velez is fighting to break Church's control of his arms but Church is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Velez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velez wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Church looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Velez passes into half guard.
Church is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velez wants to pass to mount but Church is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Velez in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Church knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Church wants to control but Velez is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Velez darts in looking for a takedown but Church gets double underhooks and turns Velez into the cage. #CL#
Church pushes Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Church stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Velez circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Church looking to score a takedown here. Velez is defending well but Church drives through and ends up in Velez's guard.
Church wants to stand but Velez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church wants to control from the top but Velez keeps moving.
Velez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Church controls the pace.#T4#
Church has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Church trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Church stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Church lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Church lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Church closes the distance and clinches.
Cedric Velez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Church is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Church!
In his post fight interview, Muhammad Church started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Velez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arslanbekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velez is working away from the top position though.
Arslanbekov is looking to improve his position.
Arslanbekov is working hard here to advance position.
Arslanbekov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arslanbekov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Velez is working for a submission of some sort.
Velez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arslanbekov is trying is best to control the position here.
Arslanbekov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Arslanbekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arslanbekov looking for a sweep. Not yet Arslanbekov, not yet.
Arslanbekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslanbekov wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arslanbekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arslanbekov misses with a wild body shot.
Velez throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Arslanbekov tries to sprawl but Velez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Velez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arslanbekov defending well though.
Arslanbekov has a hand on Velez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Velez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Arslanbekov tries to reverse the position but Velez maintains control.#T3#
Velez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arslanbekov blocking the ground and pound.
Velez punching from mount but Arslanbekov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velez throws some wild stikes that Arslanbekov manages to avoid easily.
Arslanbekov regains half guard.
Arslanbekov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arslanbekov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arslanbekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arslanbekov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arslanbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez is fighting to break Arslanbekov's control of his arms but Arslanbekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Velez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Arslanbekov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arslanbekov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Velez some visible discomfort.
Arslanbekov wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Arslanbekov scores with punches from side control.
Arslanbekov trying to control the action but Velez is working from the bottom.
Arslanbekov controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Velez struggling a bit here.
Arslanbekov trying to control the position but Velez is working away.
Arslanbekov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velez is trying to improve his position.
Velez can't do much from the bottom here.
Arslanbekov is staying tight to Velez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arslanbekov trying to control the position but Velez is working away.
Velez is trying to control Arslanbekov's posture but Arslanbekov avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Arslanbekov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SUB2#
Velez actively working from the bottom here.
Arslanbekov wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Arslanbekov prevents Velez from improving his position.
Velez is looking to escape.
Velez is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Arslanbekov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velez is just riding it out for now. Arslanbekov eventually gives up the hold.
Arslanbekov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arslanbekov wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
Arslanbekov trying to control the pace.
Arslanbekov is looking to take a break and control but Velez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arslanbekov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arslanbekov wants to take a breather but Velez is having none of it.
Arslanbekov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arslanbekov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Arslanbekov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Velez wants to clinch but Arslanbekov slips to the side#TD#
so Arslanbekov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arslanbekov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arslanbekov passes into half guard.
Arslanbekov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslanbekov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Velez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Velez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedrasul Arslanbekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arslanbekov preventing the sweep.
Arslanbekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arslanbekov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arslanbekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arslanbekov pushes down on Velez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslanbekov stops Velez from getting back to his feet.
Arslanbekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arslanbekov lands a nice short elbow.
Velez trying to control from the bottom.
Arslanbekov prevents Velez from improving his position.
Velez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arslanbekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arslanbekov passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Velez is not content to let Arslanbekov control the position.
Velez tries to buck Arslanbekov off but Arslanbekov is having none of it.
Arslanbekov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Velez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Arslanbekov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arslanbekov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Velez!
Arslanbekov lands a nice shot to the head.
Arslanbekov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Velez's face.
Arslanbekov landing shots from mount.
Arslanbekov raining down shots from the mount!
Arslanbekov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arslanbekov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Velez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedrasul Arslanbekov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arslanbekov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomedrasul Arslanbekov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Velez shoots in for a double leg but Yurchon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velez wants to clinch.
Yurchon tries to counter with a takedown but Velez is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Yurchon moves into the clinch.
Yurchon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurchon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yurchon jabs Velez right on the nose. Velez blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez is looking to clinch but Yurchon is avoiding it.
Velez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez moves in looking to clinch but Yurchon pushes him off.#T1#
Velez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yurchon's waist but Yurchon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velez off to one side. #CL#
Yurchon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yurchon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Yurchon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Velez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Yurchon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Yurchon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yurchon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yurchon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Yurchon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velez backwards.
Velez avoids a wild elbow strike from Yurchon.
Yurchon is working for takedown but Velez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yurchon to keep the fight standing.
Velez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yurchon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Yurchon has picked Velez up - he's going for a ride! Yurchon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Velez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yurchon controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velez striking off his back but it's not causing Yurchon any problems.
Yurchon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Yurchon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Velez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yurchon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yurchon is looking to pass into half guard but Velez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Velez is in guard.#REVB#
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Yurchon.
Velez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurchon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Velez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velez controlling from the top position.
Yurchon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Yurchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velez on the ground.
Velez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Yurchon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yurchon slaps away a takedown attempt from Velez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yurchon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velez.
Velez takes one on the button.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustav Yurchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Velez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Velez with that takedown attempt.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Yurchon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velez tries to avoid it but Yurchon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velez to the ground. Velez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cedric Velez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurchon or perhaps it was just good defense by Velez, which made it look bad. #T1#
Yurchon scores with a hook to the body. Velez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Yurchon has closed the distance and engaged Velez in a clinch.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yurchon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yurchon looking for a takedown.
Yurchon scores with a shoulder strike.
Yurchon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velez gets underhooks to prevent Yurchon's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Yurchon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yurchon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velez.
Velez dodges an elbow strike from Yurchon.
Yurchon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velez is defending well.
Velez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yurchon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velezs head.
Yurchon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velez is defending well.
Velez has Yurchon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yurchon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yurchon misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Velez pulls guard.
Velez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yurchon controls the pace.
Velez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yurchon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Yurchon has his hands on Velez's head, controlling the position.
Velez postures up in Yurchon's guard and throws a big left but Yurchon blocks it.
Yurchon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Yurchon keeping full guard, as Velez tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurchon is pulling down on Velez's head to control his posture.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurchon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurchon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Yurchon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt - Velez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurchon shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurchon shoots for a double leg takedown but Velez sprawls well. He's pushed Yurchon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez wants to clinch up but Yurchon keeps it at a distance.
Yurchon has a takedown stuffed.
Yurchon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velez defends well and Yurchon ends up having to push Velez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yurchon is working for takedown but Velez is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez tries to score a body lock takedown but Yurchon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Yurchon misses with an elbow strike.
Velez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yurchon avoids it really well and circles away.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurchon attempts a counter takedown but Velez avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Yurchon rushes Velez and presses him up against the cage.
Yurchon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yurchon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Velez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurchon was well out of range. Poor timing from Velez.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velez as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Yurchon has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velez is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yurchon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustav Yurchon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yurchon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Velez after a bit of a struggle.
Yurchon pushes Velez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon wants to take the fight to the mat but Velez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yurchon looking for a takedown.
Velez is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
Velez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yurchon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Velez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Velez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yurchon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yurchon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Velez manages to pull guard.
Yurchon wants to control from the top but Velez keeps moving.
Velez controls Yurchon momentarily but Yurchon frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yurchon wants to pass the guard but Velez is keeping the position.
Yurchon trying to move into half guard but instead Velez has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Yurchon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velez stays in close to Yurchon's body and controls the position.
Cedric Velez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Yurchon.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Velez.
I think Yurchon 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Yurchon! |
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Event:
MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Velez tries to clinch up but Out circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Out manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Velez on his heels. He'll look to pass Velez's guard now, I'm sure.
Velez keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Velez wants to sweep but no luck.
Velez is looking to sweep but instead, Out has passed into half guard.
Velez tries to kick Out off but Out keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out trying to pass the guard but Velez defending well.
Velez is refusing to be controlled, as Out sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Out is looking for a kimura but Velez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Out to get the leverage.
Velez is not content to let Out control the position.#ES2#
Velez kicks off Out and gets to his feet.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Out tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Out somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Velez as Out shoots in.
Velez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Out sprawls well. Out wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velez gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Out tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Out tries to clinch but Velez is having none of it.
Out lands the left hand.
Velez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Out fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Velez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Out to the mat! Out manages to get full guard.
Velez is standing up over Out. Out looks to escape but Velez dives into side control.
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!#REVR#
Velez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Velez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Out's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velez happy to just control the position for now.
Out taking a bit of punishment here - Velez scoring with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Velez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Out, who protects the arm well.
Out is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Velez wants to control but Out is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Out wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Velez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Velez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Out to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Out wants to stand but Velez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Velez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velez keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Out postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Velez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Out, into his guard. #REVB#
Velez with a nice head shot there.#T1##SU2#
Velez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Out misses.
Out is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velez circles away.
Out fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Velez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Velez won't allow Out to sweep him here.
Out is trying to hold Velez in close to prevent damage but Velez has managed to pass into half guard.
Out is looking to escape.
Out wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Velez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Out has managed to free his arm - good work.
Out is staying active underneath Velez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Out punching from the bottom.
Velez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Out has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Out.
Velez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velez stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Out tries to clinch up.
Out moves in looking to clinch but Velez pushes him off.
Out shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velez as he avoids it easily.
Velez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Out sprawls well. Out wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velez gets slowly back to his feet.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Velez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Out wants to stand but Velez is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Velez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Velez leaves Out with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velez slaps away a takedown attempt from Out, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Velez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velez showed some decent athleticism there.
Out is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez prevents Out from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out gets full guard.#T1#
Out is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Out is thwarting Velez's attempts to control the position.
Out blocks the strikes from Velez.
#SUB#
Out is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velez sees it coming and defends easily.
Velez is looking for a sweep. Out is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velez trying to control from the bottom.
Velez is refusing to be controlled, as Out sits in half guard. #T2#
Out missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Out has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Velez works to full guard.
Velez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Out. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Out got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Out has managed to get both his arms back between Velez's legs - danger averted.
Out wants to pass the guard but Velez is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Out looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velez has his takedown stuffed
and Out counters with a three punch combo that has Velez backing up. Velez nods at Out to acknowledge the strikes.
Velez blocks a head kick by Out.
Velez leaves Out with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Out duly obliges.
Out throws a head kick that misses.
Out shoots in for a takedown but Velez shows good takedown defense.
Velez feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Out shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velez pinned against the cage. Velez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velez throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out moves out of range of the body kick.
Out throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velez's waist but Velez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Out off to one side.
Velez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Out changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Out misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Out shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velez darts in looking for a takedown but Out gets double underhooks and turns Velez into the cage.
Tap Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Velez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Out throws a jab when Velez was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tap Out showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Velez! |
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Event:
MMAH 4 - Porker vs Sulek
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoeberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velez pinned against the cage. Velez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoeberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Hoeberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Velez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoeberg off and has taken his back!
Hoeberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoeberg is breathing heavily.
Hoeberg tries to roll but Velez sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Velez is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hoeberg taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Velez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Velez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1208 Round 1
Date: Nov 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Velez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Bounin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bounin manages to break the clinch.
Bounin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Velez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bounin.
Good standup being displayed there by Bounin as he connects with a hook.
Bounin catches Velez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Bounin forces Velez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bounin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bounin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bounin misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Velez moves into range and clinches up with Bounin.#BC#
Bounin breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Velez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bounin to the ground. Velez is now in Bounin's guard.
Bounin has his feet on Velez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Velez dodges the punch combination from Bounin.
Bounin stuns Velez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bounin's waist but Bounin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velez off to one side.
Bounin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velez wants to clinch.
Velez dives in and grabs Bounin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bounin pushes down on Velez's head and hops out.
Bin Bounin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Velez.
Velez fails with the takedown
letting Bounin counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bounin tries to bum rush Velez with a series of wild strikes but Velez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bounin throws a leg kick which misses Velez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velez tries to avoid it.
Velez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bounin.
Velez tries to clinch but Bounin moves away
and Bounin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bounin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Bounin instigates a clinch.
Velez takes an elbow to the temple.
Velez fails to pull guard.
Velez tries to pull guard but Bounin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Bounin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bounin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Velez shoots in for a takedown but Bounin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bounin is fending him off so far but Velez persists. Nope, Bounin circles away and we're back to standing.
Velez shoots in but Bounin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velez looks winded!
Bounin scores with a head kick. Velez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bounin lands a head kick. Velez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Velez tries to keep at a distance but Bounin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velez fails to pull guard.
Bounin landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Bounin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bounin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velez.
Bounin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Velez sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Bounin tries to clinch but Velez is having none of it.
Velez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Velez fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bounin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velez takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velez leaning against his opponent.
Bounin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bounin blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bounin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bounin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Velez misses.
Bounin tries to counter with a takedown but Velez is quick to defend against it.
Bounin swats away the attempt to clinch by Velez.
Bounin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Bounin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bounin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bounin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bounin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velez.#CL#
Bounin has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounin wants to stall.
Bounin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velez's elbow.
Velez is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Velez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velez pushes off an throws an elbow but Bounin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velez managing to block the knees to the body from Bounin.
#T1##BC#
Bounin manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Bounin.
Bounin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velez in his tracks. #CL#
Bounin clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bounin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Bounin has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounin is stalling here.
Bounin misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bounin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Velez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bounin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bounin moves into the clinch successfully.
Velez working hard to break the clinch.
Bin Bounin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bounin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!#TD2#
Velez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bounin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velez can do to turn this around?
Velez is breathing heavily.
Bounin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Velez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bounin's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Velez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Velez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bounin's waist but Bounin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velez off to one side.
Bin Bounin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Velez.
Bounin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velez has time to react.
Bounin wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.
Velez throws a big shot that misses.
Bounin moves in looking to clinch but Velez pushes him off.
Velez has his takedown stuffed
and Bounin counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
A good leg kick by Bounin.
Velez closes the distance but Bounin moves to the side
and Bounin counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bounin.
Bounin looks to score with a jab to the body but Velez is just out of range.
Velez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bounin checks a low kick from Velez.#CL#
Bounin darts in and clinches Velez up against the cage.
Bounin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bounin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Bounin.
Bounin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bounin scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Bounin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Bounin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bounin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bounin throws a leg kick which misses Velez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velez tries to avoid it.
Velez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bounin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bounin misses with a few strikes there.
Velez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bounin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velez goes for a double leg but Bounin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bounin continues to drive forward.
Bounin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bounin gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounin gets through Velez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Velez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bounin gets underhooks to prevent Velez's takedown attempt.
Bin Bounin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Velez.
Bounin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1##BC#
Bounin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Bounin.
Bounin moves in looking to clinch but Velez pushes him off.
Velez wants to clinch but Bounin slips to the side
and Bounin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bin Bounin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bounin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bounin misses with the combination.
#CL#
Bounin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bounin.
#BC#
Bounin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bounin. #T2#
Bounin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bounin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Velez shoots in for a takedown but Bounin shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bounin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bounin throws a nice looking combination but Velez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bounin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Velez back to the cage. Bounin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown attempt by Velez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bounin, which made it look bad.
Velez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bounin digs a good hook to Velez's body.
Velez takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Bounin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bin Bounin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bounin lands a jab to the nose.
Bounin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bounin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bounin.
Bounin scores with a hook to the body. Velez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Bounin has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounin stalls. #BC#
Bounin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velez fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Velez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bounin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bounin swinging wildly here.
Bounin scores with a punch to the head.
Bin Bounin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bounin lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bounin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cedric Velez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bounin feints a jab promting Velez to slip. Bounin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Bounin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bounin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Bin Bounin!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Bin Bounin!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Bin Bounin!
Bin Bounin wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Bin Bounin took to the microphone: 'Well, that was... unexpected. I don’t know how I won, but I’ll take it. I’m just here for the rice, honestly. So, uh, where’s the food? Thanks, everyone. I’m starving!'. |
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