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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kane Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Velasquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Velasquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Velasquez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Velasquez connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasquez has eaten all the pies!
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Velasquez passes into half guard.
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Velasquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Velasquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anderson's thigh. Anderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Velasquez stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Check out the look on Velasquez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Velasquez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Velasquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Velasquez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Velasquez scoring with strikes.
Velasquez working the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Anderson to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez landing strikes.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Velasquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez advances to half guard.
Velasquez is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velasquez works his way into side control.
Velasquez wants to stand but Anderson has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson regains half guard, as Velasquez was trying to land strikes.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Velasquez passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Velasquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Velasquez cracks Anderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson wants to control but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Velasquez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Velasquez landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Velasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Velasquez takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Velasquez raining down shots from the mount!
Velasquez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velasquez lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Anderson is trying to remain composed but Velasquez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Anderson tries to escape the position.
Velasquez looking to hold on to the position here but Anderson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Velasquez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phil Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Velasquez.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Velasquez passes into half guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velasquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Velasquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount.
Velasquez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Velasquez breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Velasquez lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velasquez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
Anderson is rocked!
Velasquez cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kane Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
Velasquez connects with a bit shot that sees Anderson covering up! More strikes from Velasquez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Velasquez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Velasquez!
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energy
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