PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Toro Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brother Louie. This should be a great matchup!

Velasquez
vs
Toro Loco

190 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Toro Loco!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasquez swivels and escapes.
Loco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Loco walks into a jab.
Velasquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Velasquez cracks a nice hook into Loco's ribs.
Velasquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Velasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velasquez wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Velasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loco moves away.
Velasquez lands with a right hand.
Velasquez tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loco on the side of the head.
Velasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loco.
Velasquez is looking to wear down Loco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Velasquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Velasquez controlling from side mount.

Velasquez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Loco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Loco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loco.
Velasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Velasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Velasquez - just one landing.
A jab from Velasquez does it's job there.
Velasquez takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Louis Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.

Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the ropes.
Velasquez wants to break free but Loco has control.
Velasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Loco has him pressed against the ropes.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Loco is controlling him.
Velasquez tries to circle away but Loco has him pinned against the ropes.
Loco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Velasquez wants to break free but Loco has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.
Loco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Louis Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Toro Loco.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Velasquez wants to break free but Loco has control.
Loco has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez tries to circle away but Loco has him pinned against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco is working for takedown but Velasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Velasquez cracks Loco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Velasquez cracks Loco with an open hand slap.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Velasquez.
Velasquez digs a good hook to Loco's body.
Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Toro Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed

and Loco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Velasquez won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco is breathing heavily.

Loco is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to improve his position.
Velasquez wants to control but Loco postures up.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Velasquez is trying to buck Loco off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loco moves away.
Velasquez swings for the body but Loco moves out of range.
Velasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velasquez thows a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez digs a good body shot into Loco's ribs.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez lands a jab to Loco's midsection.
Velasquez throws a good cross that connects.
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
Velasquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez digs a good hook to Loco's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Velasquez coming out on top.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Loco is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.

Velasquez clinches.
Loco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loco.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Loco won't allow it.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Loco is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the ropes.
Loco wants a takedown.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Loco won't allow it.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Velasquez gets control of Loco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loco preventing the sweep.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Velasquez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Velasquez connects with the punch.
Velasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez. That snapped Loco's head back.
Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loco has time to react.
Loco walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Loco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Velasquez duly obliges.
A lazy left from Velasquez finds it's target.

Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Loco has the dominant position.
Loco being controlled against the ropes.
Velasquez looking to slow down the pace here.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Loco has double underhooks.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Loco keeps him there for the moment.
Loco has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loco has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Loco is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loco is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Velasquez does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Loco. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Loco circles away.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.

Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loco is being controlled here.

Velasquez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Loco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the head.

Velasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Louis Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Toro Loco.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velasquez.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Loco didn't see that one coming.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez punishes Loco's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
Louis Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loco. Loco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to de liver by Velasquez. Beautiful body shot.

Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
El Toro Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez blocks the strikes from Loco.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Velasquez!