PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eunhae Bae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bae comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Never. Eunhae Bae could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tito Velasquez's chin.

Bae
vs
Velasquez

190 cm
22
286 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eunhae Bae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velasquez moves into range and clinches up with Bae.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bae can't get the takedown.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
Bae wants a takedown.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Bae has him pressed against the cage.
Bae blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Bae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Velasquez drives through and clinches with Bae against the cage.
Bae prevents the takedown attempt.

Velasquez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velasquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Velasquez looking to control.
Bae makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bae trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bae throws and elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bae's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!
Bae might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bae looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez postures up in Bae's guard and throws a big left but Bae blocks it.
Velasquez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bae's guard.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bae is retaining full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bae seems keen to control Velasquez's posture.
Velasquez trying to control but Bae is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Velasquez was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Velasquez gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bae as Velasquez tries to tie him up.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Bae looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eunhae Bae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bae gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bae pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bae circles away quickly and effectively.

Velasquez gets a clinch.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bae.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez trying to stall but Bae improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.

Bae has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Velasquez regains guard immediately.
Velasquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Bae advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bae working Velasquez over with strikes.
Bae stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bae lands a nice short elbow.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bae wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bae lands a nice short elbow.
Bae throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velasquez trying to control here.
Bae slips a nice elbow through Velasquez's hands, connecting with Velasquez's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eunhae Bae dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Velasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bae, pushing him back against the cage.

Bae is trying to trip Velasquez. He has hold of a leg but Velasquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bae persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bae cracks Velasquez with a solid left hand.
Bae is working Velasquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bae knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Bae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bae throws a big right hand that misses.
Bae with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bae throwing strikes but missing.
Bae has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bae trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bae postures up in Velasquez's guard and throws a big left but Velasquez blocks it.
Bae scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velasquez looking to control but Bae is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bae kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tito Velasquez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Velasquez rushes Bae and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bae jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velasquez walks away with a smile on his face. Bae gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Velasquez gets a clinch.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez has Bae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bae.
Velasquez has Bae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eunhae Bae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bae backwards.
Velasquez can't get the takedown.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bae gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Velasquez is trying to drag Bae to the mat but Bae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bae drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Bae has him pressed against the cage.
Bae changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Bae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tito Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Velasquez fails with the takedown

and Bae counters by moving into the clinch.
Velasquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bae tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bae tries to score a body lock takedown but Velasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bae wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eunhae Bae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bae prevents it.
Velasquez looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bae prevents a takedown attempt there.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bae's elbow.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Bae is controlling him.

Velasquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Bae distracts Velasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bae throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Bae throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Bae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bae is one step ahead there.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bae chips away with some ground and pound.
Bae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bae throws a big right hand that misses.
Bae works over Velasquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Bae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bae.
Bae throws a big right hand that misses.
Bae makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bae thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bae looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez wants to stand but Bae is controlling the position.
Bae throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bae tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Bae is keeping the position.
Bae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez wants to stand but Bae has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bae keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eunhae Bae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eunhae Bae!