[MikeyPatriot]

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He appologised to his trainer for not executing his fight plan. I don't think clinching on the fence was where he wanted it. When Tim closes the gap and pushes him into the fence, how much choice does he have really?

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I haven't had a chance to rewatch the fight, but I specifically remember Vera immediately clinching with Sylvia at the opening of round 1, and I think he did it again in round 2 or 3. It's one thing to get stuck in a clinch, but I remember him initiating it.