PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kain Velasquez enters the cage!

Carlos jr
vs
Velasquez

183 cm
22
257 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Carlos jr looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Carlos jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Carlos jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carlos jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos jr avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Jose Carlos jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlos jr shoots in and drives through. Velasquez sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlos jr.
Velasquez throws a nice head kick!
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Carlos jr wants to clinch.
Velasquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.

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.
Carlos jr moves out of range as Velasquez throws a body kick.
Carlos jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlos jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velasquez circles away.
Carlos jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Carlos jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carlos jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Carlos jr moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez misses with a head kick.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez scores with a nice body kick.
Carlos jr tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
Carlos jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Velasquez throws a head kick that Carlos jr semi-blocks.

It looks like Jose Carlos jr has been cut.
Carlos jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carlos jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos jr moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.

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.
Velasquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carlos jr shoots in and drives through. Velasquez sprawls well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carlos jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carlos jr blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Carlos jr tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Carlos jr moves out of range.
Jose Carlos jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlos jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Carlos jr's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Velasquez misses with a head kick.
Carlos jr blocks a leg kick.
Carlos jr shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.

Carlos jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Velasquez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carlos jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Velasquez tries to land a leg kick but Carlos jr saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Velasquez. No joy for Carlos jr on that attempt.
Carlos jr fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos jr tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos jr tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Carlos jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carlos jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez is fending him off so far but Carlos jr persists. Nope, Velasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velasquez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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