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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Igali's choice of entrance music: Firestarter - The Prodigy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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225 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Velasqs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igali throws a sloppy head kick and Velasqs moves out of range easily.
Velasqs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Igali is defended easily by Velasqs.
Igali throws a looping overhand right but Velasqs ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Igali.
Igali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Igali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igali blocks a head kick by Velasqs.
Velasqs throws a head kick but Igali moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasqs throws a hook to the side of Igali's head but Igali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasqs throws a head kick but Igali moves out of range.
Igali fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain Velasqs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasqs gets caught flat footed, as Igali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Igali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasqs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Igali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Igali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Igali trying to control but Velasqs is working from the bottom.
Velasqs is pulling down on Igali's head. It's preventing any offense from Igali, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cain Velasqs.
Igali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Igali showed some decent athleticism 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!
Igali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velasqs's head.
Igali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasqs wants to get back to full guard.
Igali is pressing down on Velasqs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velasqs is holding on for now.
Igali winds up and cracks Velasqs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Igali is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasqs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Igali misses with a head shot. Velasqs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Velasqs working a defensive guard here.
Igali postures up in Velasqs's guard and throws a big left but Velasqs blocks it.
Igali won't allow Velasqs to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Igali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velasqs has Igali pulled in close to control his posture.
Velasqs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasqs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Igali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasqs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Igali throws a big elbow that misses.
Igali throws a big right hand that misses.
Igali tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqs is retaining full guard.
Velasqs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Igali passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Igali thows a huge punch but Velasqs dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Igali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Igali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasqs is fending him off so far but Igali persists. Nope, Velasqs circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasqs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Igali misses with a low kick.
Igali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velasqs's calf.
Igali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasqs pinned against the cage. Velasqs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velasqs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Igali.
Igali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasqs.
Christian Igali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs leaves Igali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cain Velasqs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Igali.
Velasqs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasqs checks the leg kick.
Igali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igali has a takedown stuffed.
Igali avoids the head kick by Velasqs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs throws the left hand but Igali avoids the punch easily.
Igali tries a head kick but it misses.
Igali shoots for a takedown but Velasqs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Igali throws a right and a left that Velasqs avoids nicely.
Igali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasqs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Igali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velasqs.
Velasqs lunges at Igali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Igali's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igali checks the leg kick.
Igali throws a right and a left that both miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Velasqs.
Velasqs scores with a head kick. Igali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Igali misses with a wild combination.
Igali misses with a combination
and Velasqs counters with a head kick.
Igali fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasqs throws a nice head kick!
Igali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasqs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Igali misses with a head kick.
Velasqs scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasqs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velasqs connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasqs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Igali looks to land a combination but Velasqs avoids it well.
Velasqs with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velasqs. That's going to slow Igali down.
Velasqs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Igali.
Igali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Igali misses with a double jab
and Velasqs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Igali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasqs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasqs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velasqs cracks the inside of Igali's front leg.
Velasqs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasqs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasqs misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasqs lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Igali.
The fighters circling - Igali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasqs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Velasqs slips a jab and a cross from Igali.
Igali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christian Igali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igali shoots in for a takedown but Velasqs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain Velasqs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Igali.
Velasqs misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs connects with the punch.
Velasqs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Igali's head.
Velasqs fakes the leg kick and cracks Igali in the body.
Velasqs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Igali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Velasqs's guard.
Velasqs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Igali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasqs's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasqs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Velasqs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igali trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasqs is trying to keep Igali in close.
Igali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Velasqs working for a triangle but Igali defends it easily.
Igali scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Igali.
I think Igali 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Igali!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Christian Igali waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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