Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dammon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Velasquez is quick to defend against it.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Velasquez is quick to defend against it.
Velasquez takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Velasquez sprawls and moves away.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Dammon avoids nicely.
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dammon.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dammon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dammon dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Dammon slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Dammon attempts a counter takedown but Velasquez avoids it well and moves away.
Dammon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Dammon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Dammon to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dammon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Dammon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dammon prevents Velasquez from standing back up. #ES2#
Velasquez kicks Dammon off and gets back to his feet.
Velasquez lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dammon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dammon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Velasquez throws a combination. Dammon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.
Velasquez takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Dammon's head but Dammon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dammon takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dammon backs up against the cage.
Dammon slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Dammon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dammon moves forwards but Velasquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matt Dammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Velasquez drops Dammon with a nice combination! Velasquez dives into Dammon's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Dammon is rocked!#SU2#
Velasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Dammon avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dammon goes down and covers up as Velasquez starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Velasquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Stipe Velasquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Zoid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zoid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends Zoid's belly button to the back.
Zoid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Zoid ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoid also avoids with ease.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Zoid counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez jabs Zoid right on the nose. Zoid blinks but takes it well.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid connects with a jab.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoid misses with a hook.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.#T1#
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Zoid there.
Zoid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zoid counter with a right hand.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoid slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoid misses with a double jab
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoid scores with a hook.
Zoid throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Zoid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Zoid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoid lands a front kick.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Zoid.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoid misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoid scores with a jab.
Zoid misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez throwing a counter right hand but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Zoid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Zoid connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Zoid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.
Velasquez thuds a left hand into Zoid's body.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
It looked like Velasquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zoid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Zoid tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoid lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Zoid misses with a wild body shot.
Zoid throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez is looking to clinch. #T4#
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!
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
Velasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoid manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Velasquez has managed to clinch. #BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zoid's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoid scores with a head kick.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Zoid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Zoid blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Zoid breaks from the clinch.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zoid throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Zoid avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoid swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Velasquez clinches up with Zoid and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Zoid controls the action. #BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Zoid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoid tries a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zoid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Despite the aggression on Zoid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoid connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zoid.
Zoid slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez. #T1#
Zoid misses the body punch
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoid. Zoid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoid.
Zoid misses with a body kick.
Zoid throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Zoid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zoid thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Zoid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid throws a low kick but Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoid, as that shot connected. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Zoid.
Zoid throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Zoid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
letting Zoid counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zoid.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid lands the left hand.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Zoid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Velasquez rushes Zoid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Zoid avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez takes one on the button.
Velasquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zoid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Zoid.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoid looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well. #CL#
Velasquez has Zoid up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Zoid breaks the clinch.
Zoid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.#ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!#T4#
Zoid cracks Velasquez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Velasquez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zoid pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Velasquez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Zoid!
A less than humble Harold Zoid misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Velasquez there.#CL2#
Velasquez instigates a clinch.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frost 's brow.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Velasquez lands a jab to Frost 's midsection.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Velasquez slips under a jab from Frost .
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Velasquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Velasquez forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Frost blocks an elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Velasquez tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a jab.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Velasquez misses with a right hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Velasquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost .
Velasquez tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez throws a good cross that connects.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost .
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Frost misses with an uppercut
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Frost throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Frost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velasquez manages to circle out of the way.
Velasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Velasquez has Frost up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Velasquez wants to break free but Frost has control.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Velasquez backs away, Frost returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Velasquez throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost .
Frost is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Frost drops Velasquez with a beautiful combination! Velasquez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frost is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez takes a swing at Frost 's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez wants to clinch.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Velasquez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost counters with a crisp right that sends Velasquez to the canvas! Frost follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Frost !
In his post fight interview, Deacon Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Zoid lands a lovely overhand right.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
Zoid throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
Velasquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Zoid.
Zoid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoid misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Velasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zoid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Zoid looks for the body kick but Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoid under the eye.
Zoid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Zoid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Zoid - just one landing.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoid.
Zoid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Zoid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velasquez throws a good cross that connects.
Zoid throws a leg kick which misses Velasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velasquez tries to avoid it.
Velasquez throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoid misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Zoid is out of range.
Zoid cracks a nice hook into Velasquez's ribs.
Velasquez scores with a nice strike.
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Zoid's head but Zoid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez misses with a hook
enabling Zoid to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoid swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throwing a counter right hand but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Zoid scores with a three punch combo!
Zoid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Velasquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Zoid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Zoid does it's job there.
Zoid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoid is looking for the big counter here.
Zoid scores with a head kick. #T3#
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Zoid moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoid dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zoid moves out of range as Velasquez strikes.
Zoid scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Zoid moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Zoid coming out on top.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez slips a jab from Zoid.
Velasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Zoid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
Zoid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Velasquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Zoid misses with a body shot
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid with a nice calf kick.
Zoid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zoid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zoid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoid swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Zoid there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Velasquez misses the body punch
and Zoid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
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.#R2#
Zoid lands an overhand right.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zoid.
Zoid looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Velasquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zoid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Velasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!
Zoid lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Velasquez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zoid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Zoid!
Harold Zoid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ezekiel 25:17
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shevchenko tries to move into range but Velasquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Velasquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shevchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Shevchenko is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Shevchenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shevchenko does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. Shevchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shevchenko connects with a right that clearly hurt Velasquez. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Shevchenko proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Velasquez collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Shevchenko!
A less than humble Igor Shevchenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Cup of tea?
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Gower counters with a low kick, right behind Velasquez 's knee.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
We've been informed that Gower has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gower throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gower tests Velasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gower does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gower lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Gower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Gower misses with a body kick.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Velasquez lands a head shot.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Gower ducks under and follows up with a left that Gower also avoids with ease.
Gower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
Gower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velasquez's sensitive parts.
Gower cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velasquez checks the leg kick.
Gower feints and then cracks Velasquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velasquez down.
Gower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gower misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez misses the body punch
and Gower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower throws a low kick but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower lands a jab to the head.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gower moves out of range as Velasquez strikes.
Gower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez misses the body punch
and Gower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Gower sprawls well.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Gower slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gower is looking to chop away at Velasquez's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez slips a jab from Gower.#T3#
Gower throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velasquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Velasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Gower counters with a nice uppercut.
Gower swinging wildly here.
Velasquez connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Velasquez tries to counter by clinching up but Gower breaks away and moves out of range.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Gower.
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gower misses with a double jab.
Gower works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
Gower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Gower misses.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Gower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Gower tries to land a front kick but Velasquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy Gower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gower circles away.
Velasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gower on the side of the head.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velasquez.
Gower slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Gower scores with a hook.
Gower throws a leg kick but Velasquez moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Velasquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Gower misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower lands an overhand right.
Gower connects with a jab.
Velasquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Velasquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gower feints and then cracks Velasquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velasquez down. #T1#
Gower throws a good cross that connects.
Gower moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the body.
Gower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velasquez swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gower connects with a jab.
Gower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velasquez throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Gower slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Gower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Velasquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Gower. #T2#
Gower throws a leg kick but Velasquez moved away.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Sandy Gower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez tries to bum rush Gower with a series of wild strikes but Gower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gower throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Gower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gower slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gower blocks a jab.
As Velasquez backs off Gower throws a huge counter combo but Velasquez manages to avoid it all.
Velasquez avoids a kick to the body.
Velasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gower manages to circle out of the way.
Velasquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gower.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Velasquez is looking to clinch but Gower is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Velasquez.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Gower throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Gower moved out of range nicely.
Gower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Gower moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Velasquez pushes Gower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Gower.
Gower blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez misses with an elbow strike.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands. #T4#
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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 throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gower scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gower.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Gower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gower with the inside leg kick.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Gower moved out of range.#CL#
Velasquez rushes Gower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
Gower misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy Gower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Velasquez gets a clinch.
Gower pushes Velasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gower.
Velasquez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Gower 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sandy Gower has been cut.
Gower is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
Gower blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez misses with an elbow strike.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Gower breaks the clinch.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Gower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gower throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Jab by Gower.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.
Gower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gower lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.#CL#
Velasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gower, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gower breaks the clinch.
Gower lands a jab to the head.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Velasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velasquez.
Velasquez tests Gower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velasquez moves forwards but Gower connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gower.
Gower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez lands a head shot.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Gower.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez misses with a body punch
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Gower.#T4#
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gower thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Gower.
Velasquez defending well as Gower loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gower clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action. #BC2#
Gower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Velasquez. Beautiful body shot.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandy Gower.
Well Gower 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Gower!
During a confident post fight interview, Sandy Gower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: say hallo to my littlle friend
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Velasquez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velasquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velasquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Velasquez with a hook.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Velasquez tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Velasquez's ribs.#TD2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Velasquez advancing to mount.
Johnson trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up. #T2#
Johnson is controlling Velasquez's trapped leg to prevent Velasquez from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Velasquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson tries to roll over but Velasquez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is controlling Velasquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Velasquez from advancing to side control.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Velasquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Velasquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Velasquez working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Velasquez tries to push Johnson's head away but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson 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.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson pulls Velasquez in to control the position. #SUB2#
Velasquez has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Velasquez's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Velasquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Velasquez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasquez.
Johnson trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up. #T2#
Velasquez prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasquez. #T3##SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez passes to full mount! #T4#
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Velasquez isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Velasquez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Velasquez's guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Velasquez walks into a left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Velasquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velasquez has time to react.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Velasquez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johnson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Yo, Adrian! I did it!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duggan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duggan. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan. #CL2#
Duggan drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez cracks Duggan with a nice body shot.
Duggan tries to score a body lock takedown but Velasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duggan wants to take the fight to the mat but Velasquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.
Duggan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
Stipe Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.#T1#
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Duggan avoids them all with ease.
Duggan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Velasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Velasquez does it's job there.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Velasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duggan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan fails to land the takedown.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duggan is defended easily by Velasquez.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duggan. Duggan obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Duggan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDuggan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velasquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Duggan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Duggan closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Duggan scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velasquez up against the cage.
Duggan blocks an elbow strike.
Velasquez gets underhooks to prevent Duggan's takedown attempt.
Duggan blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan blocks an elbow strike.
Duggan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Duggan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Velasquez can't fight it off and eventually Duggan manages to take the fight to the floor. Velasquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duggan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duggan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Duggan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duggan stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Duggan in his half guard.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Duggan has control of the leg.
Velasquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duggan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that 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.#R2#
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stipe Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Velasquez clinches up with Duggan and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Duggan effectively controlling the action here.
Duggan dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Duggan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Duggan there.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan wants to control his opponent's hands but Velasquez gets his hands free.
Will Velasquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T1##SUB#
Velasquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Duggan is defending well though. Velasquez let's go of the attempt for now.
Velasquez trying to control.#SUB#
Velasquez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Duggan escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duggan can do to turn this around?
Velasquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duggan working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Duggan.
Duggan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duggan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duggan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Duggan stands up and beckons Velasquez to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Duggan clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Duggan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez is trying to stand up here but Duggan is controlling him well.
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. Duggan connects with a nice short shot to Velasquez's temple.
Duggan working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duggan winds up and cracks Velasquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Duggan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duggan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him #SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Duggan there. #ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!
Duggan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Velasquez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Duggan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Velasquez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Duggan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
An out of breath Jim Duggan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ETERNITY 5
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus with a nice calf kick.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it. #CL2#
Velasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Columbus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Velasquez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Columbus avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.
Velasquez misses with a body punch. #T1#
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velasquez.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Columbus. #CUT#It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Columbus tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.
Columbus avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Columbus gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Velasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Columbus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Columbus.
Columbus is trying to push Velasquez away but Velasquez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Columbus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Velasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Columbus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Columbus's corner calls for a 1-2. Columbus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Columbus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Velasquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velasquez as Columbus tries to tie him up. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Columbus sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Columbus's hands.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Columbus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Columbus moves out of range.
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
Velasquez works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Columbus misses with a right hand
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez wants to counter the offense by Columbus and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
A left and a right from Velasquez both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Velasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Velasquez pushes Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velasquez has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Columbus with a jab.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus misses with a body shot
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Columbus blocks a jab.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Velasquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Columbus's brow. #BC#
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Columbus swinging wildly here.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Velasquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Columbus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Columbus keeps it at a distance.
Columbus throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Velasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Columbus fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target. #CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Columbus.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez pushes off an throws an elbow but Columbus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Columbus creates a bit of distance and cracks Velasquez with a big uppercut! Velasquez goes down! The referee pushes Columbus away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Velasquez make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Columbus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
A victorious Scott Columbus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Friday Shootout 6
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by George as he connects with a hook.
George dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from George.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
George throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and George only half commits. #CL#
Velasquez clinches up with George and pushes him back against the ropes.
George works on Velasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George lands a shot to the body.
A short right from George on the inside.
George blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
A short uppercut from George.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George misses with a knee to the head.
George misses with some punches.
George avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the ropes.
Velasquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt George or not.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velasquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
George lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes. #T1#
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
Velasquez presses George against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards George's brow.
George pushes Velasquez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt George or not.
George misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from George on the inside.
George prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Velasquez tries a body shot but George blocks it.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
George blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez. #T2#
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through George's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velasquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
George looks winded!
George lands an uppercut.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Velasquez lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Tearrius George's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tearrius George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stipe Velasquez!
After winning the bout, Stipe Velasquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RR 13
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Sucre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Sucre.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Sucre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez. #CL#
De Sucre gets tackled into the ropes by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.
De Sucre misses with a body punch.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from De Sucre.
Velasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from De Sucre.
De Sucre is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Sucre misses with a body punch.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Velasquez throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
Velasquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Sucre.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Sucre blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez tries a body shot but De Sucre blocks it.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses.
De Sucre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Velasquez tries a body shot but De Sucre blocks it.
De Sucre takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the ropes.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but De Sucre avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the ropes.
Velasquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Sucre works on Velasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Sucre swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
De Sucre blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but De Sucre avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velasquez swinging wildly here. #CL2#
De Sucre clinches.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands.
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Velasquez. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from De Sucre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
De Sucre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velasquez or not. #T1#
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Sucre.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but De Sucre avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from De Sucre.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Sucre's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Sucre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Sucre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez misses with an elbow over the top.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the ropes.
De Sucre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Sucre gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Sucre avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
A short left from De Sucre.
De Sucre gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
De Sucre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
De Sucre digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Sucre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Sucre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from De Sucre.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Velasquez throws an elbow but misses.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from De Sucre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Sucre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre lands with a short shot to the head.
De Sucre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jose De Sucre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Velasquez gets tackled into the ropes by De Sucre. De Sucre maintains the clinch.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Sucre's brow.
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
De Sucre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Sucre's defenses.
De Sucre lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Sucre.
Velasquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from De Sucre.
A right handed body shot lands from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
De Sucre lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez digs a right hand underneath De Sucre's ribcage. De Sucre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from De Sucre.
Good body shot from Velasquez. #T1#
Velasquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Velasquez.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Sucre.
Velasquez tries a body shot but De Sucre blocks it.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Sucre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
Velasquez tries a body shot but De Sucre blocks it.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Sucre.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from De Sucre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Velasquez tries to work over De Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez pushes off an throws an elbow but De Sucre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre misses with a punch on the inside.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Sucre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Our winner, Antonio Jose De Sucre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Shut Up and Fight 3
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velasquez. #CUT2#
It looks like Vunny Bin has been cut.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Bin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bin has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an elbow inside.
Bin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Bin tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Bin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Bin blocks the elbow strike.
Bin lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bin avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Bin blocks the elbow strike.
Bin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez lands an elbow inside.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bin looking to throw knees to the head but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Bin trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Bin 's eye.
Bin throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velasquez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Bin 's eye.
Bin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bin's defenses.
Bin blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Good body shot from Velasquez.
Bin is breathing heavily.
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Vunny Bin's cut is getting worse.
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Velasquez.
A hook to the body from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Bin 's eye.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses.
Bin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bin's defenses. #CUT2#
Vunny Bin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bin takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Vunny Bin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Velasquez lands an elbow inside that Bin shrugs off.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bin takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vunny Bin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stipe Velasquez!
A very excited looking Stipe Velasquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Friday Shootout 3
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1##CL#
Upchurch clinches.
Upchurch lands with a right to the head.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Velasquez's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upchurch.
Upchurch cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
Velasquez looks winded!
Upchurch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Upchurch connects with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Velasquez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Upchurch lands a nice knee to the body.
Upchurch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Upchurch lands a knee to the head.
Upchurch lands a nice knee to the body.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Upchurch has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Upchurch lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upchurch.
Upchurch lands a knee to the body.
Upchurch with a knee to the head.
Upchurch lands a good knee to the midsection. Velasquez won't want to take too many of those.
Upchurch lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
A knee to the head by Upchurch.
Upchurch pushes Velasquez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Upchurch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velasquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Upchurch lands a nice knee to the body.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a good knee to the midsection. Velasquez won't want to take too many of those.
Upchurch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velasquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Upchurch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velasquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Upchurch obliges.
Upchurch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velasquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Upchurch lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upchurch lands a good knee to the midsection. Velasquez won't want to take too many of those.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Upchurch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands a nice shot to the body.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Upchurch. #T2#
Upchurch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upchurch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a right hand.
Upchurch scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Upchurch.
Upchurch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Upchurch connects with a knee to the head.
Upchurch scores a nice knee to the body.
Upchurch lands a good knee to the midsection. Velasquez won't want to take too many of those.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Upchurch digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Velasquez's ribcage.
Upchurch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Upchurch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Upchurch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Velasquez shrugs off. #ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Upchurch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Upchurch finish him?
Upchurch landing knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside.
Upchurch cracks Velasquez on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Velasquez crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Brian Upchurch!

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 2
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Velasquez tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo with a hook.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandichoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.#CL2#
Velasquez has closed the distance and engaged Bandichoo in a clinch.
We've been informed that Velasquez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bandichoo gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bandichoo's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bandichoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bandichoo's brow. #BC#
Bandichoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandichoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Velasquez moved away.
A shot to the liver by Bandichoo. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandichoo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands a head kick! #T1#
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandichoo scores with a leg kick.
Bandichoo staying out of range there.
Bandichoo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Velasquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Bandichoo lands.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandichoo circles away. #CL2#
Velasquez darts in and clinches Bandichoo up against the ropes.
Bandichoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Velasquez - that landed with a thud.
Bandichoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Bandichoo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bandichoo tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Bandichoo manages to break the clinch.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandichoo.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez cracks a nice hook into Bandichoo's ribs.#T2#
Bandichoo tests Velasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velasquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Bandichoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandichoo also avoids with ease.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Bandichoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandichoo misses with a low kick.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Bandichoo scores with a hook.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Bandichoo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandichoo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo 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.
#R2#
Bandichoo misses with a low kick as Velasquez jumps back.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
Bandichoo moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandichoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandichoo thows a body kick. Velasquez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Bandichoo.
Velasquez wants to counter with a clinch but Bandichoo pushes him away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Velasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bandichoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Velasquez moved away.
Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Velasquez.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandichoo circles away.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Bandichoo gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bandichoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Bandichoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandichoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Bandichoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Bandichoo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination. Velasquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Bandichoo avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBandichoo.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandichoo thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bandichoo lands a high kick!
Bandichoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandichoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Velasquez.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
A combination from Bandichoo does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Velasquez moved away.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Bandichoo lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Velasquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bandichoo rather than just go for the knockout.
Bandichoo thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo 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#
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Bandichoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandichoo.
Velasquez takes a swing at Bandichoo's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velasquez.
Bandichoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandichoo circles away.
Velasquez catches Bandichoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandichoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bandichoo. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Bandichoo lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Velasquez throws a series of strikes that have Bandichoo backpedaling.
Bandichoo connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandichoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
A jab from Velasquez misses. #T1#
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Bandichoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandichoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandichoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking body shot.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Bandichoo digs a good body shot into Velasquez's ribs.#T2#
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandichoo is looking to slow Velasquez down with leg 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!
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandichoo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Velasquez jabs at Bandichoo's body.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Velasquez rushes Bandichoo and presses him up against the ropes.
Velasquez misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bandichoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bandichoo's brow.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandichoo lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #BC#
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
Velasquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandichoo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Canseco lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canseco 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.
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Canseco .
Canseco walks into a straight right hand from Velasquez.
Canseco tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canseco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Canseco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canseco misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Canseco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez jabs at Canseco 's body.
Canseco throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Canseco fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Velasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Canseco blocks it.
Canseco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Canseco is breathing heavily.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut.#T1#
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canseco 's elbow.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Canseco blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Canseco .
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Canseco wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Canseco tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.
Canseco blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canseco 's efforts to push away.
Canseco wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Velasquez lands a damaging elbow.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Canseco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Canseco lands with a right to the head.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Canseco 's eye.
Canseco scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Canseco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the ropes.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Canseco in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canseco takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Canseco in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Canseco avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an uppercut.
Canseco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canseco 's defenses.
The referee calls for Velasquez to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canseco 's defenses.
Canseco wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Canseco 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez tries to clinch there but Canseco circles away. #CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Canseco back into the ropes.
Canseco blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Canseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez throws a shot to the body.
Canseco misses with a wild combination.
Canseco keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Canseco misses.
Canseco 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canseco scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez slips a jab from Canseco .
Jose Canseco is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Velasquez.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC#
Canseco manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez lands a nice hook to Canseco 's body. Canseco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Canseco back into the ropes.
Canseco throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Velasquez presses Canseco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velasquez is stalling here.
Velasquez lands an elbow inside that Canseco shrugs off.
Canseco takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez just leaning against Canseco , taking a breather.
Velasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
Canseco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velasquez lands with a left to the head.
Canseco prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velasquez leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Canseco dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Canseco is rocked!
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Canseco 's eye.
Oh Canseco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez smacks Canseco right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Canseco goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Stipe Velasquez!
A very excited looking Stipe Velasquez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jose Canseco was interviewed post fight and said 'Fucking CTE'.

Event: Grand Prix ROUND 2 RUSSIA
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
Velasquez has managed to clinch.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Velasquez lands with a right to the head.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Good body shot from Velasquez.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Tucker Lee has been cut.
Velasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Velasquez leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Velasquez lands an uppercut.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head. #T1#
Velasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Velasquez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Velasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands an elbow inside.
Velasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Lee blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Lee's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns Lee into the ropes.
Velasquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the ropes.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Velasquez has double underhooks.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Velasquez smacks Lee right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Lee goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Stipe Velasquez!
Stipe Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tucker Lee had this to say: 'I accept the defeat, but I will be back!'.

Event: RR #5
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Velasquez has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with some punches.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from King.
King takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel King has been cut.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
Velasquez crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
King gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Velasquez is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velasquez has his back to the ropes.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
King pushes Velasquez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the ropes.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez trying to land knees to the body.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velasquez.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velasquez is trying to stall.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez presses King against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Daniel King's cut is getting worse.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Velasquez throws an elbow but misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the ropes.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Velasquez punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from King.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
Velasquez tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from King.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Velasquez tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Velasquez. #T1#
Velasquez lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Velasquez pushes King back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez missing with knees to the body.
Velasquez controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
King tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
Velasquez lands a body shot.
King tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a low kick but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
King looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range. #T2#
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez wants to clinch.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez avoids a kick to the body.
Daniel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel King's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
King swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
Daniel King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daniel King is winning the standup battle so far.
King ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from King.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from King.#T1#
Velasquez tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King thinks about countering with a head kick.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King connects with a high kick.
Nice shot by King.
King throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Daniel King's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Velasquez lands a right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stipe Velasquez!
Stipe Velasquez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is my comeback, and I'm looking to clean out the division!'.

Event: RR 2.5
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Pesalelei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Velasquez forces Pesalelei back against the cage and clinches.
Velasquez just leaning against Pesalelei, taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that Velasquez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Velasquez is stalling here.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez controlling the action here for a moment.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the cage.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesalelei.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Pesalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Come on Velasquez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.#T2#
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
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!
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Velasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Pesalelei scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesalelei.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velasquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Velasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velasquez slows down the pace here.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Velasquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it. #T4#
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez just leaning against Pesalelei, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Velasquez.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
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 work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Pesalelei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stipe Velasquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Pesalelei tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez slows down the pace here.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez. #T1#
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velasquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Stipe Velasquez's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Pesalelei being controlled against the cage.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Velasquez avoiding damage.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Velasquez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #T4#
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Velasquez.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez leaning against his opponent.
Velasquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stipe Velasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pesalelei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesalelei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Pesalelei throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Velasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez digs a right hand into Pesalelei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesalelei's gas tank.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
A right hand to the body from Velasquez.
Velasquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pesalelei up against the cage.
Pesalelei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Velasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Velasquez taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Velasquez lands a shot to the body.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Pesalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the cage.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike.
Velasquez has Pesalelei pressed against the cage.
Pesalelei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Velasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Velasquez scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei being controlled against the cage.
Velasquez lands a body punch.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pesalelei pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigi Pesalelei.
Well Pesalelei 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Rick's Rumble 1.5!
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Cheba thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Cheba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velasquez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheba in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez stuns Cheba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cheba avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Cheba swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheba was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Cheba ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheba also avoids with ease.
Cheba wants to counter the offense by Velasquez and move into the clinch position.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Cheba misses.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheba looks to land a combination. Velasquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cheba lands a nice hook to Velasquez's body. Velasquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cheba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheba throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velasquez lands an overhand right.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheba manages to avoid it.
Cheba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
Cheba with a nice cross.
Cheba defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Velasquez walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheba's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cheba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Cheba connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheba was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a nice head shot.
Cheba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez swings for the body but Cheba moves out of range.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Cheba moved out of range nicely.
Cheba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cheba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Cheba. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez misses the jab.
Velasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cheba misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheba manages to avoid it.
Cheba misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Cheba avoids it well.
It looks like Velasquez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Cheba has Velasquez up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Cheba breaks the clinch.
Cheba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Cheba.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheba.
Cheba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Cheba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cheba swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Cheba throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
Cheba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
Velasquez punishes Cheba's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez takes a swing at Cheba's ribcage but misses.
Cheba dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Cheba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Cheba ducked under it nicely.
Cheba misses with a hook.
Velasquez swings for the body but Cheba moves out of range.
Donk. Velasquez catches Cheba right on the button with a cross.
Cheba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cheba misses with a looping right.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheba moves away.
Cheba throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez lands the left hand.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez cracks Cheba with a good jab.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Cheba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Cheba wants to counter with a clinch but Velasquez pushes him away.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez cracks Cheba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cheba stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stipe Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez misses with a hook
letting Cheba counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Cheba.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.#T1#
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Cheba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
A slow jab from Velasquez misses its intended target.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Cheba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez stuns Cheba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Cheba misses its intended target.
Velasquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheba throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez throws a one two combo.
Cheba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasquez. That did some damage!
Cheba is looking to clinch.
Cheba needs to keep his hands up - Velasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheba just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheba punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez is looking to wear down Cheba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Velasquez.
Cheba slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cheba misses the shot to the body.
Cheba scores with a punch to the head.
Cheba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velasquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Cheba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Cheba.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheba.
Cheba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Cheba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Cheba catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Cheba.#T3#
Cheba slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Cheba with a hook.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cheba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Cheba connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cheba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Cheba's shoulder, as Cheba tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and Cheba counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez walks into a jab.#T4#
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Cheba misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Cheba wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheba moves away.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez misses with a double jab
and Cheba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cheba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheba works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Cheba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Cheba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cheba misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheba. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Cheba ducks down to avoid it.
Cheba with a hook.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cheba on the side of the head.
Cheba lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cheba throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez swings for the body but Cheba moves out of range.
Cheba throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Cheba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cheba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cheba throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
As Cheba looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Cheba just gets out of the way.#T1#
Velasquez misses with a body shot
and Cheba counters with a two punch combo.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and as Velasquez looks to reset his feet, Cheba counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Velasquez crashing to the canvas! Velasquez is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Velasquez is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Cheba is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stanislaw Cheba!

Event: RH109
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Lehtonen misses with a left hand
and Velasquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Lehtonen is out of range.
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehtonen! But no joy.
Lehtonen scores with a body shot.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Lehtonen feints a counter leg kick.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen lands a head shot.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Lehtonen saw that one coming.
Lehtonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen. #T1#
Lehtonen sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehtonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lehtonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Velasquez coming out on top.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velasquez defending well as Lehtonen loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lehtonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a low kick, right behind Velasquez 's knee.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws a jab when Lehtonen was well out of range.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehtonen. #T2#
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
Velasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lehtonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen throws a chopping leg kick but Velasquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lehtonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lehtonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehtonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen lands with a right hand.
Jab by Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stipe Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.
Lehtonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehtonen throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehtonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Velasquez misses
enabling Lehtonen to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lehtonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehtonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lehtonen. #T1#
Velasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lehtonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Lehtonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen lands with a cross.
Velasquez needs to keep his hands up - Lehtonen had a free shot at his head there.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
Lehtonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lehtonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lehtonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Lehtonen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lehtonen.#T2#
Lehtonen lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez is looking to wear down Lehtonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehtonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
Velasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Lehtonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehtonen looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
As Lehtonen looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Lehtonen just gets out of the way.
Velasquez checks a leg kick.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
Velasquez throwing a counter right hand but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez takes a swing at Lehtonen's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Lehtonen is out of range.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez lands a head shot.
Lehtonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtonen lands a jab.
Lehtonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehtonen scores with a nice head shot.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Velasquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velasquez down.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Velasquez blocks the low kick.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Velasquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Velasquez.
Velasquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Lehtonen slips the punch.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Velasquez moved away.
Lehtonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velasquez checks a leg kick.
Velasquez lands a nice hook to Lehtonen's body. Lehtonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velasquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez. #T2#
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 missing with a left hand there. Lehtonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
Lehtonen punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lehtonen backs up against the ropes.
A shot to the body from Velasquez misses
and Lehtonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Velasquez's leg. Velasquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehtonen slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lehtonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saku Lehtonen.
Well Lehtonen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!

Event: RH97
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Pesalelei misses its intended target.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesalelei has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Pesalelei moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Pesalelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Pesalelei looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Pesalelei just gets out of the way.
Pesalelei misses with a right hand
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez takes a swing at Pesalelei's ribcage but misses.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Pesalelei avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesalelei.
Velasquez is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Velasquez takes a swing at Pesalelei's ribcage but misses.
Pesalelei tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Pesalelei to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pesalelei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pesalelei wants to clinch.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Velasquez has managed to clinch. #BC#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasquez takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesalelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2##CL#
Velasquez rushes Pesalelei and presses him up against the ropes.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it. #CL2#
Pesalelei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Velasquez misses its intended target.
Pesalelei unleashes a big counter combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velasquez checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Velasquez pushes Pesalelei up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Pesalelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. #CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pesalelei clinches with his opponent.
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!#BC#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesalelei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Velasquez lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Pesalelei throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesalelei can do to turn this around?#CL#
Velasquez rushes Pesalelei and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pesalelei needs to keep his hands up - Velasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Pesalelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez is looking to counter punch.
Velasquez stuns Pesalelei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pesalelei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pesalelei moves away from the strike by Velasquez. #CL#
Pesalelei gets tackled into the ropes by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pesalelei tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Pesalelei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Pesalelei clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Nice body punch from Pesalelei - that landed with a thud.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Velasquez.
Pesalelei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Pesalelei has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pesalelei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Velasquez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Pesalelei avoiding damage as Velasquez throws knees to the body.
Pesalelei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei. #BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Velasquez!
Stipe Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesalelei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pesalelei scores with a sloppy right hand. Velasquez should have avoided that one.
Pesalelei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velasquez. Velasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Pesalelei moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL#
Velasquez forces Pesalelei back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Pesalelei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pesalelei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pesalelei lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Velasquez is rocked!
Pesalelei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pesalelei plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Velasquez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Velasquez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RH85
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Velasquez clinches. #BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Velasquez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velasquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.#CL2#
Velasquez drives through and clinches with Lee against the ropes. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL2#
Velasquez darts in and clinches Lee up against the ropes.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Velasquez darts in and clinches Lee up against the ropes.#BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Velasquez looks winded!#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Lee. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee cracks Velasquez with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Velasquez is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Velasquez is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Velasquez could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tucker Lee!
After the fight, Tucker Lee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RH75
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tharrier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Velasquez with a body shot.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tharrier lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velasquez.
Velasquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Velasquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tharrier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Tharrier throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Tharrier dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
It looked like Velasquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Tharrier cracks Velasquez with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Velasquez is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Velasquez is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Tharrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Velasquez walks into a left hand.
Velasquez lands with a nice body punch.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tharrier.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tharrier connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Velasquez's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Velasquez - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

Event: RH63
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Svoboda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Svoboda has Velasquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Svoboda has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svoboda digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Svoboda is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svoboda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasquez momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Svoboda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Velasquez will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velasquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Svoboda keeps Velasquez at a distance using the push kick.
Svoboda cracks Velasquez with an open hand slap.
Svoboda feints and then cracks Velasquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velasquez down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Svoboda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Velasquez throws a body punch but Svoboda moves out of range.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Svoboda doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Svoboda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svoboda works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
Svoboda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svoboda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svoboda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Svoboda is just out of range.
Svoboda scores with a jab to the head.
Svoboda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Svoboda forces Velasquez back against the ropes and clinches.
Svoboda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svoboda working aggressively here. #T2#
A short right from Svoboda on the inside.
Svoboda lands a left hand.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Svoboda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Svoboda throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Svoboda. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svoboda.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svoboda.
Velasquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Svoboda.
Velasquez cracks Svoboda with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Svoboda clinches.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Svoboda dominated that 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.
#R2#
Svoboda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Svoboda moved out of range nicely.
Svoboda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svoboda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head. #BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svoboda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svoboda tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Svoboda's head but Svoboda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Svoboda jabs Velasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Svoboda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svoboda. That's going to slow Velasquez down. #T1#
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svoboda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Svoboda staying out of range there.
Svoboda wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Svoboda avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a body shot but no joy.
Svoboda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Svoboda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez throws a counter combo.
Velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velasquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Svoboda.
Velasquez moves out of range as Svoboda throws a body kick.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Svoboda moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Svoboda scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Svoboda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez avoids a kick to the body.
Svoboda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Velasquez blocks the leg kick.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Svoboda moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Svoboda.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlos Svoboda is winning the standup battle so far.
Svoboda dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Karlos Svoboda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svoboda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svoboda's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svoboda. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svoboda, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda misses with a low kick as Velasquez jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Svoboda dominated that second round.
That's time! Svoboda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Svoboda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez, as that shot connected. #CL#
Svoboda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svoboda lands a right hand. #BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Svoboda slips the punch.
Svoboda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Svoboda slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda throws a leg kick which misses Velasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velasquez tries to avoid it.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svoboda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Svoboda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Svoboda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svoboda. Svoboda obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svoboda throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.#CL#
Svoboda closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the ropes.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Svoboda lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Svoboda.
Velasquez wants to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Svoboda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velasquez wants to stall.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svoboda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Svoboda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Svoboda avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Svoboda as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Svoboda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Svoboda is working Velasquez over against the ropes.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svoboda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Svoboda is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
Svoboda lands a left hand.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Karlos Svoboda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svoboda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Velasquez tries to break free but Svoboda pushes him back against the ropes.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Svoboda gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the ropes.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svoboda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karlos Svoboda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Svoboda 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlos Svoboda!

Event: RH52
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Gorny thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Gorny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorny throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Gorny.
We've been informed that Velasquez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Velasquez scores with the left hand. Gorny knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Gorny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez. #CL2#
Velasquez moves into range and clinches up with Gorny.
Gorny goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Gorny ducks right into an uppercut from Velasquez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Gorny. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorny was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Gorny lands an uppercut.
Gorny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Gorny has the dominant position.
Gorny has Velasquez pressed against the ropes.
Gorny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Gorny. #CL#
Gorny rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to break free but Gorny pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Nice body punch from Velasquez. #CL#
Gorny rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the ropes.
Gorny misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Gorny misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gorny throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Gorny keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Gorny closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorny being controlled against the ropes.
Gorny can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Gorny is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns Gorny into the ropes.
Gorny throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gorny blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Gorny misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateusz Gorny will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gorny lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Velasquez tries to keep at a distance but Gorny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gorny tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Gorny misses with a punch to the body.
Gorny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gorny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorny misses with a body punch.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Gorny keeps him there for the moment.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Gorny keeps him there for the moment.
Gorny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorny.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Gorny.
Gorny stalling.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gorny has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gorny is keeping busy.
Mateusz Gorny has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Velasquez does it's job there.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Gorny.
Gorny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorny swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorny.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez. #T2#
Gorny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gorny throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Velasquez clinches up against the ropes.
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!#BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gorny moves into the clinch.
Gorny stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gorny throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Gorny.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorny misses the target.
Gorny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Gorny. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorny is looking to counter the offense by Velasquez and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mateusz Gorny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gorny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorny's hands.
Gorny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gorny misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorny throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Gorny.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velasquez.#CL2#
Velasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gorny tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Gorny misses. #CL#
Gorny instigates a clinch.
Gorny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorny blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorny has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Gorny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorny stalling in the clinch but Velasquez improves position.
Gorny swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorny lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gorny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Gorny.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
Gorny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Velasquez wants to stall.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Gorny closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Good body shot from Gorny.
A hook to the body from Gorny.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gorny has him pressed against the ropes.
Gorny has Velasquez pushed against the ropes.
Gorny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorny has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Gorny.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gorny tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gorny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tries to break free but Gorny pushes him back against the ropes.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Gorny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gorny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Gorny!

Event: RH41
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vihdonic.
Velasquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Vihdonic misses its intended target.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the body
and Vihdonic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Vihdonic avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Velasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Vihdonic.
Vihdonic controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vihdonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihdonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vihdonic blocks an uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vihdonic backwards.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Vihdonic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vihdonic backwards. #T1#
Vihdonic pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Vihdonic blocks it.
Vihdonic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Vihdonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Vihdonic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Vihdonic misses with a body punch.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Vihdonic's head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vihdonic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vihdonic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
Vihdonic struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Vihdonic.
Velasquez pushes Vihdonic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vihdonic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Vihdonic controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Velasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Vihdonic trying to control the position but instead, Velasquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vihdonic into the ropes.
Vihdonic lands a nice elbow.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vihdonic.
Vihdonic misses with a punch on the inside.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Vihdonic.
Vihdonic tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vihdonic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vihdonic.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Vihdonic.
Vihdonic is trying to stall.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dhabu Vihdonic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stipe Velasquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Velasquez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasquez.
Vihdonic throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Vihdonic only half commits.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Vihdonic.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Vihdonic slips the punch.#CL#
Vihdonic clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the ropes.
I was talking to Vihdonic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vihdonic scores with a shoulder strike.
Vihdonic lands a shot to the body.
Vihdonic presses Velasquez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dhabu Vihdonic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vihdonic lands with a left to the head.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vihdonic tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vihdonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velasquez trying to stall but Vihdonic improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velasquez is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vihdonic has denied him.
A right hook to the body lands for Vihdonic.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Vihdonic. #T1#
Vihdonic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vihdonic tries to stall but Velasquez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velasquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vihdonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vihdonic throws an elbow that misses.
Vihdonic lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
A short right from Vihdonic.
A hook to the body from Vihdonic.
Vihdonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vihdonic lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Vihdonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vihdonic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vihdonic blocks an uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a knee strike.
Vihdonic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow. #T2#
A short uppercut from Vihdonic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vihdonic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihdonic lands an elbow inside that Velasquez shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vihdonic creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Velasquez crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Velasquez face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Vihdonic takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dhabu Vihdonic!
A less than humble Dhabu Vihdonic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Dorn moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dorn smiles and moves away.
Dorn misses the jab.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Velasquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Dorn clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside. #TD2#
Velasquez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Dorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorn is pushing down on Velasquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velasquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorn has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dorn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasquez is just riding it out for now. Dorn eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn is thwarting Velasquez's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Velasquez tries to roll over but Dorn keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorn pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez is looking to control Dorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Dorn's head to control him but Dorn postures up.
Dorn tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dorn is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorn to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dorn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dorn is trying to work for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorn.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasquez defends it well. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
Dorn advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Velasquez is right now.
Velasquez wants to control but Dorn postures up.
Velasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Velasquez struggling a bit here.
Velasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dorn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dorn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dorn cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Dorn lunges at Velasquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Velasquez's hand.
Dorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Dorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Dorn.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Dorn.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dorn cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Dorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorn also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Dorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Ivan Dorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dorn clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Dorn holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasquez drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez misses with some punches.
Velasquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez tries to clinch there but Dorn circles away.
Dorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dorn slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Dorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorn misses with the combination.
Velasquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dorn tests Velasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Dorn moves into the clinch.#T2#
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Dorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Dorn gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dorn to keep the fight standing.
Ivan Dorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Velasquez.
Velasquez looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorn tries to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling the position. #BC#
Dorn breaks from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Dorn instigates a clinch.
Dorn blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velasquez jumps guard but Dorn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez fails to pull guard.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Ivan Dorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Velasquez decides to pull guard.
Dorn 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. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Dorn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Velasquez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dorn has picked Velasquez up and slammed him! Velasquez can't keep hold of the triangle and Dorn manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Dorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Dorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dorn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Velasquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dorn but great work by Velasquez.
Dorn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dorn moves into full guard. #SUB#
Dorn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez trying to control but Dorn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stipe Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dorn scores with a hook.
Velasquez wants to clinch
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorn misses with a looping right.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Dorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Velasquez sprawling to the canvas! Velasquez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dorn finish him?! #ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorn finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez drops his hands for a split second and Dorn immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Velasquez face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Dorn follows up with a right hand that knocks Velasquez into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Dorn!
A victorious Ivan Dorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD#
Menger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Menger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Velasquez working for a triangle but Menger defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menger landing some decent shots from guard.
Menger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Menger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Menger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Menger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menger holds on and takes a little breather.
I've been told that Velasquez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menger is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Velasquez is sitting in close to Menger's body. Menger has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Velasquez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Velasquez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Menger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carl Menger!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Menger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Velasquez walks into a jab.
Ripa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ripa closes the distance and clinches.
Ripa has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Ripa holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasquez drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but Ripa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ripa.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Ripa won't allow it.
Django Ripa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Velasquez.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripa.
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ripa lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Velasquez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Ripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a triangle here. Ripa is fighting it but it looks tight! Velasquez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ripa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stipe Velasquez!
Our winner, Stipe Velasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Tobb but Le Tobb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Le Tobb's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Le Tobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Velasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Le Tobb's guard.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Tobb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Tobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Le Tobb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Tobb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Le Tobb defending well though.
Velasquez throwing shots but Le Tobb is blocking nicely. #T1#
Velasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Velasquez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Le Tobb could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Velasquez has cracked it and Le Tobb is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Velasquez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stipe Velasquez!
A very excited looking Stipe Velasquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GR 10: Kaiba vs Ortega
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Jones Jr. Jones Jr maintains the clinch. #TD#
Velasquez tightens his grip and picks Jones Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones Jr manages to land in guard.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Velasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez lands a couple of elbows.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Velasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones Jr wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasquez stops Jones Jr from standing up.
Jones Jr is looking to stand back up but Velasquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Jones Jr is working away.
Velasquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head. #SUB#
Jones Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasquez.
Jones Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Velasquez manages to mount him!
Velasquez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jones Jr scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Velasquez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Velasquez stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Velasquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Stipe Velasquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Cobzone takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Cobzone sets himself, and Velasquez steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobzone avoids it this time.
Cobzone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cobzone.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobzone misses the target.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Cobzone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Velasquez looking to score a takedown here. Cobzone is defending well but Velasquez drives through and ends up in Cobzone's guard.
Velasquez postures up.
Cobzone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cobzone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobzone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobzone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobzone has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Cobzone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Cobzone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Cobzone has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez is working Cobzone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cobzone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobzone tries to get out of the position.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Cobzone wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Velasquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cobzone's head.
Velasquez won't allow Cobzone to sweep him here.
Cobzone has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez distracts Cobzone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cobzone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Cobzone 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Cobzone working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Cobzone looking to control.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Cobzone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Velasquez cracks Cobzone with a solid left hand.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobzone wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cobzone is trying to hold Velasquez in close to prevent damage but Velasquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Cobzone tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg. #T3#
Cobzone wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Cobzone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cobzone is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cobzone avoid being mounted?
Cobzone tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez working over Cobzone with some ground and pound. Cobzone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cobzone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobzone wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Cobzone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobzone wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cobzone wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez stalling.
Cobzone trying to control from the bottom.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Cobzone has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 lands with a punch from half guard.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cobzone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Cobzone is rocked!
Cobzone wants to get back to full guard.
Oh Cobzone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cobzone wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cobzone seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cobzone slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobzone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Cobzone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobzone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobzone looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Cobzone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobzone misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cobzone. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cobzone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobzone just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cobzone lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Cobzone lands a big uppercut and Velasquez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velasquez looks OK. Cobzone waves Velasquez back to his feet!
Cobzone is looking to wear down Velasquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobzone throws an overhand right that drops Velasquez like a sack of potatoes! Cobzone dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosif Cobzone!
After the fight, Iosif Cobzone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GR 2: Kimura vs Jofre
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitbull moves forwards but Velasquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Pitbull avoids the punch easily.
Pitbull misses with a wild combination.
Velasquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pitbull.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Pitbull's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitbull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Pitbull is keeping the position.#T1#
Velasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez stands up over Pitbull, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez works over Pitbull with some ground and pound from guard.
Pitbull being controlled here, momentarily.
Velasquez cracks Pitbull with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Velasquez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Velasquez is stalling in the full guard.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Velasquez stands up over Pitbull, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez stops Pitbull from standing up.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Pitbull is rocked!
Velasquez stands and throws Pitbull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez cracks Pitbull with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Velasquez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pitbull is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Velasquez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Velasquez!
Stipe Velasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018

#R1##CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
Draganov is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling him.#TD2#
Draganov jumps guard and drags Velasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Draganov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasquez defends it easily.
Draganov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasquez cracks Draganov with a solid left hand.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Draganov trying to strike off his back.
Draganov looking for a sweep. Not yet Draganov, not yet. #SUB2#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draganov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Draganov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez trying to control but Draganov is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is in close to Draganov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Velasquez forces his way into half guard.
Velasquez working over Draganov with some ground and pound. Draganov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Draganov's temple.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velasquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez wants to control but Draganov is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Draganov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Draganov is rocked!
Velasquez is nestled in close to Draganov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Draganov is still in real trouble! Can Velasquez finish him?
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Velasquez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Draganov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Velasquez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Velasquez!

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