PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Pendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jordy velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pendous
vs
velazquez

195 cm
19
218 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

183 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stu Pendous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jordy velazquez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
velazquez shoots in for a double leg but Pendous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - velazquez has eaten all the pies!
Pendous tries for a takedown but velazquez circles away easily

and velazquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pendous!
velazquez thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
velazquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pendous's face.
Pendous is looking to improve his position but velazquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Pendous is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pendous in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendous suckers velazquez into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Pendous is now in velazquez's guard!

velazquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pendous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now velazquez is on top in guard.
velazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pendous is retaining full guard.
velazquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendous keeping moving, preventing velazquez from controlling successfully.
Pendous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
velazquez trying to move into half guard but instead Pendous has managed to sweep!
Pendous postures up.
Pendous wants to control from the top but velazquez keeps moving.

Pendous drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and velazquez dives on top into guard.
Pendous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

velazquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pendous dives on top into guard.
velazquez looks gassed!
Pendous trying to control but velazquez is working from the bottom.
Pendous stopping the sweep attempt from velazquez.
Pendous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as velazquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
velazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Pendous drops back, looking for a kneebar! velazquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. velazquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from velazquez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendous seems a little lost for a moment, as velazquez dominates the positioning.
velazquez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pendous is trying to get back to his feet.
velazquez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pendous down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jordy velazquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pendous shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pendous showed some decent athleticism there.
velazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for velazquez.
velazquez wants to sweep here but Pendous controlling him for the moment.

velazquez working for a triangle but Pendous defends it easily.

velazquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendous postures up in velazquez's guard and throws a big left but velazquez blocks it.

Pendous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but velazquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pendous has velazquez in his guard.
velazquez preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
velazquez stops Pendous from standing up.
Pendous will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
velazquez cracks Pendous with a solid left hand.
velazquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
velazquez wants to control from the top but Pendous keeps moving.
velazquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendous keeping moving, preventing velazquez from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pendous with a lazy takedown attempt

and velazquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pendous wants to stand and escape but velazquez is having none of it.
Pendous keeping moving, preventing velazquez from controlling successfully.
velazquez wants to pass the guard but Pendous is keeping the position.
velazquez stops Pendous from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
velazquez wants to pass the guard but Pendous is keeping the position.
velazquez works over Pendous with some ground and pound from guard.
velazquez trying to control but Pendous is working from the bottom.
Pendous wants to stand up but velazquez is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pendous tries for a takedown but velazquez circles away easily

and velazquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pendous!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jordy velazquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pendous fails with the takedown

and velazquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
velazquez wants to control from the top but Pendous keeps moving.
velazquez stands and throws Pendous's legs to the side, diving into side control.
velazquez lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

velazquez tries for a kimura but Pendous is defending well.

velazquez swings around for an armbar but Pendous sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into velazquez's guard.
Pendous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pendous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
velazquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
jordy velazquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pendous is working velazquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

velazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pendous is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
velazquez wants to sweep here but Pendous controlling him for the moment.
velazquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stu Pendous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pendous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendous keeping full guard, as velazquez tries to pass.
velazquez wants to control from the top but Pendous keeps moving.
velazquez throwing strikes but missing.
velazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
velazquez throws a strike but Pendous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

velazquez is looking for a triangle but Pendous pushes his legs off easily.
Pendous landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pendous with a poor takedown

and velazquez counters with a shoot takedown. Pendous fights it but they end up in guard.
jordy velazquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
velazquez controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
jordy velazquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got velazquez 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jordy velazquez!