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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Korhonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez .
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez throws a wild body kick that Korhonen sees coming a mile off.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Korhonen misses its target.#T1#
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Korhonen moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez .
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Velasquez tenderised Korhonen's leg. Korhonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez .
Velasquez misses with a combination
and Korhonen counters with a body kick that stops Velasquez in his tracks momentarily.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez . Korhonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combo that has Velasquez backing up. Velasquez nods at Korhonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korhonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korhonen defends it well.
Korhonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korhonen tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Velasquez pushes Korhonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Korhonen blocks an elbow strike.
Korhonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korhonen avoids it.
Velasquez tries to break free but Korhonen pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Korhonen won't allow it.
Korhonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez .
Velasquez jumps guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sauvo Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Velasquez .#T4#
Velasquez leaning against his opponent.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korhonen has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez tries to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling the position.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korhonen walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Korhonen is having none of it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Vitor Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Korhonen moves out of range.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
It appears Korhonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Korhonen gets tackled into the cage by Velasquez . Velasquez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Korhonen pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Korhonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korhonen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Korhonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Velasquez stands and throws Korhonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korhonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez landing a few strikes.
Korhonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasquez 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korhonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Velasquez 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. #SUB#
Korhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Korhonen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Velasquez is tapping! Great win for Korhonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvo Korhonen!
A victorious Sauvo Korhonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Rocky lands a nice looking body shot.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Rocky is having none of it.
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a takedown
letting Rocky counter with a right hand.
Rocky lands with a nice combination. Velasquez backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Vitor Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Rocky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rocky has knocked Velasquez down with a huge combo! Rocky steps away and waves a wobbly Velasquez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocky rattles Velasquez with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Velasquez tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rocky dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Velasquez stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CC1: Kovaleva vs. Murray
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Bendo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bendo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
McGregor throws a wild hook but Bendo just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! McGregor gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Bendo raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henzo Bendo! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Velasquez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ed Shwartz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Velasquez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velasquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shwartz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shwartz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shwartz wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Shwartz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasquez (4) vs (0) Shwartz
Shwartz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasquez (6) vs (0) Shwartz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shwartz stops Velasquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Shwartz is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Velasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shwartz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Velasquez goes for an armbar but Shwartz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shwartz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasquez (6) vs (2) Shwartz#SUB#
Velasquez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shwartz stacks Velasquez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shwartz! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasquez (6) vs (5) Shwartz#T2#
Shwartz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Velasquez wants to control but Shwartz postures up.#SUB2#
Shwartz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Velasquez wants to control but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasquez (6) vs (7) Shwartz
Velasquez tries to lock up and control but Shwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Velasquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shwartz trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez is not content to let Shwartz control the position.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Shwartz keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Shwartz is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB2#
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Shwartz.
Velasquez controlling the position for now.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shwartz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shwartz.
Shwartz is thwarting Velasquez 's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Velasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velasquez managing to control the position.
Shwartz trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Shwartz keeps trying to improve his position.
Shwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shwartz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Shwartz trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez , not yet. #SUB#
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shwartz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Velasquez has his foot on Shwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shwartz works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez , not yet.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Shwartz is proving a slippery customer.
Shwartz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Shwartz passes Velasquez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shwartz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shwartz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasquez (10) vs (7) Shwartz#SUB#
Velasquez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Velasquez working for the choke. #SUB#
Velasquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Velasquez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shwartz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shwartz for a finish.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez keeps control of the position as Shwartz tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Velasquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Velasquez just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Velasquez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for the choke from the back position but Shwartz is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shwartz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shwartz is controlling Velasquez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasquez (10) vs (9) Shwartz#T11#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Shwartz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shwartz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasquez (10) vs (12) Shwartz
Velasquez tries to bench press Shwartz off him but Shwartz keeps the position. #T12#
Shwartz has knee on belly momentarily but Velasquez bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Shwartz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shwartz wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #T13#
Shwartz prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shwartz 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.
#SUB2#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Shwartz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shwartz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Shwartz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shwartz wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bendo rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bendo tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Bendo can't get the takedown.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but Bendo has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Bendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Bendo is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bendo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Bendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Bendo.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Bendo wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
#T1#
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bendo avoids the damage to the body.
Bendo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kersikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Bendo has double underhooks.
Kersikov trying to stall but Bendo improves his position.
Bendo is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henzo Bendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bendo after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kersikov jumps guard.
Kersikov wants to stand but Bendo is controlling the position. #SU#
Bendo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Bendo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kersikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a body kick. #CL#
Bendo instigates a clinch.
Bendo looking to stall.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Bendo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bendo misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bendo.
Bendo is looking for a takedown.
Bendo misses with a knee strike.
Bendo is trying to stall.
Bendo tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Bendo closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Bendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henzo Bendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bendo misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Bendo clinches.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kersikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bendo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bendo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Bendo wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
Bendo tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bendo up against the cage.
Bendo lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Bendo jumps guard.
#ES#
Bendo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kersikov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Bendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bendo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bendo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bendo.
#BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henzo Bendo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bendo scores with a nice head shot.
Bendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bendo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kersikov darts in trying to clinch
and Bendo counters with a two punch combo.
Bendo moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bendo rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bendo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bendo moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Bendo slips to the side
and Bendo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bendo cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bendo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kersikov back to the cage. Bendo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bendo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Kersikov is rocked!#T1#
Bendo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bendo finish him?
Bendo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kersikov to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bendo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henzo Bendo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Gooding just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Velasquez forces Gooding back against the cage and clinches.
Gooding tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Gooding misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the body.
Gooding throws a right hand that misses
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Gooding misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Gooding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez not doing much here.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gooding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gooding with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB#
Gooding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Gooding actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Gooding is pressing down on Velasquez 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gooding looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Velasquez is defending well. Gooding quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Velasquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gooding celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cuba Gooding!
An out of breath Cuba Gooding thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Velasquez gets the takedown into side control.
Velasquez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pongsak is trying to buck Velasquez off.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Velasquez stands up and beckons Pongsak to his feet.
Velasquez moves out of range as Pongsak throws a body kick.
Velasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Pongsak.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pongsak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pongsak throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Velasquez decides to return to a standing position.
Pongsak looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well. #T2##TD#
Pongsak gets caught napping as Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown. Pongsak manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pongsak is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Velasquez controlling the action here.
Velasquez trying to mount his opponent but Pongsak defends it. #T3#
Pongsak is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pongsak to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Velasquez is pushing down on Pongsak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pongsak is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez is controlling the pace.
Pongsak has hold of Velasquez 's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Velasquez 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#
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pongsak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pongsak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Pongsak is having none of it.
Pongsak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Pongsak.
Velasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pongsak manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pongsak's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Pongsak is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Velasquez in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Pongsak tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pongsak is trying to control but can't.
Velasquez 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.
Pongsak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Velasquez is looking to advance position but Pongsak won't allow it.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitor Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Velasquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura but Pongsak is defending well. #T3#
Velasquez staying calm.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Velasquez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasquez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pongsak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pongsak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Velasquez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pongsak shoots for a double leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls well. He's pushed Pongsak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pongsak tries a head kick but it misses.
Paramat Pongsak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pongsak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pongsak is looking to stand back up but Velasquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pongsak. #REVB#
Velasquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Velasquez content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Pongsak tries to hold on but Velasquez postures up.#SUB#
Velasquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pongsak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pongsak!
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez pulls Pongsak in close to prevent any damage.
Paramat Pongsak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Velasquez 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Pongsak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasquez is pulling down on Pongsak's head. It's preventing any offense from Pongsak, at least for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Velasquez .
Velasquez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Velasquez has his hands on Pongsak's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Pongsak stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez .
Pongsak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pongsak can do to turn this around?
Velasquez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Pongsak.
Pongsak throws a push kick but Velasquez slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Velasquez lands a big head kick that sends Pongsak tumbling to the mat! Velasquez takes a step backwards and waves Pongsak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pongsak is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Paramat Pongsak has been cut.
Pongsak looks for the body kick but Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pongsak is still on wobbly legs! Can Velasquez finish him?
Pongsak tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Velasquez rushes Pongsak and presses him up against the cage.
Pongsak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velasquez prevents it.
Pongsak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pongsak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pongsak seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Velasquez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#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 with the ground and pound but Pongsak uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Pongsak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Pongsak blocks nicely.
Velasquez lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velasquez 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Velasquez ! |
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