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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nairo Velasquez Quintana (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
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nairo Velasquez Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez Quintana.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Velasquez Quintana.
Clark misses with a leg kick
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez Quintana. That snapped Clark's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark fails with the takedown
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Clark.
A nice combination there by Velasquez Quintana.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark tries for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana circles away easily
letting Velasquez Quintana counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez Quintana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Velasquez Quintana.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Velasquez Quintana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Velasquez Quintana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez Quintana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Velasquez Quintana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velasquez Quintana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez Quintana stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a right hand.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez Quintana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clark moves forwards but Velasquez Quintana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez Quintana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez Quintana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velasquez Quintana pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Velasquez Quintana tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velasquez Quintana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez Quintana swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Velasquez Quintana with a jab.
Velasquez Quintana has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Quintana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velasquez Quintana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez Quintana breaks the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Clark.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez Quintana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Velasquez Quintana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a leg kick.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez Quintana thuds his shin into the meat of Clark's side.
Velasquez Quintana lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez Quintana scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasquez Quintana stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark tries to clinch
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark wants to clinch.
Clark throws a jab when Velasquez Quintana was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Clark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez Quintana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a shot to the body.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez Quintana with a nice cross.
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez Quintana is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Velasquez Quintana circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark darts in trying to clinch
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clark thows a leg kick but Velasquez Quintana checks it
and Velasquez Quintana counters with an inside leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clark tries to clinch but Velasquez Quintana is having none of it.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to counter with his kicks.
Velasquez Quintana cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez Quintana throws a good cross that connects.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasquez Quintana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a nice body shot.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez Quintana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez Quintana connects with the punch.
A jab from Velasquez Quintana does it's job there.
Velasquez Quintana keeps the fight on the outside.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Quintana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez Quintana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Velasquez Quintana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez Quintana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Velasquez Quintana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez Quintana sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velasquez Quintana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Velasquez Quintana lands with a shot to the body.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez Quintana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana 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.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez Quintana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark wants to clinch up but Velasquez Quintana keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasquez Quintana lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez Quintana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez Quintana.
That kick from Velasquez Quintana tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez Quintana pinned against the cage. Velasquez Quintana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez Quintana closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez Quintana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez Quintana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Velasquez Quintana lands.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab to the head.
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 Quintana throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez Quintana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velasquez Quintana throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Velasquez Quintana - that will leave a mark!
Good shot there by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana throws out a powerful jab.
Velasquez Quintana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez Quintana, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Velasquez Quintana as he connects with a hook.
Lewis Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark tries to move into range but Velasquez Quintana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark 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.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Velasquez Quintana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark walks into a straight right hand from Velasquez Quintana.
An inside leg kick lands from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Velasquez Quintana there.
Velasquez Quintana thumps Clark with a low kick.
Velasquez Quintana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez Quintana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez Quintana cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a nice head shot.
Velasquez Quintana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Velasquez Quintana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark misses with the combination.
Velasquez Quintana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez Quintana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewis Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez Quintana lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nairo Velasquez Quintana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez Quintana 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nairo Velasquez Quintana!
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energy
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