PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocherre Velassco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jaysimpson
vs
Velassco

186 cm
29
203 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

178 cm
34
188 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocherre Velassco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaysimpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaysimpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaysimpson throws a hook to the side of Velassco's head but Velassco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaysimpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velassco avoids it really well and circles away.
Velassco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Jaysimpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaysimpson goes for a takedown attempt but Velassco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velassco scores with a three punch combo!
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown but Velassco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velassco misses with a body shot.

Jaysimpson pushes Velassco up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaysimpson as Velassco tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaysimpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velassco pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jaysimpson scores with a takedown into Velassco's guard.
Velassco wants to sweep here but Jaysimpson controlling him for the moment.
Velassco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaysimpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Velassco keeps moving.
Jaysimpson throws an elbow that misses. Velassco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaysimpson's guard. Nice move by Velassco!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velassco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaysimpson is keeping the position for now.

Jaysimpson pushes Velassco off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velassco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaysimpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velassco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velassco lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jaysimpson has hold of one of Velassco's legs. Velassco is fighting the takedown attempt but Jaysimpson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jaysimpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Velassco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jaysimpson wants to get back to his feet but Velassco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Velassco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaysimpson wants to get back to his feet.
Velassco seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Velassco stalling.
Velassco trying to control the action but Jaysimpson is working from the bottom.

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.
Jaysimpson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jaysimpson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Velassco throws a sloppy head kick and Jaysimpson moves out of range easily.
A big right from Jaysimpson misses.
Velassco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaysimpson is looking to clinch but Velassco is avoiding it.
Jaysimpson missing with a left hand there. Velassco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velassco as he avoids it easily.
Velassco misses with a low kick as Jaysimpson jumps back.

Velassco gets caught napping as Jaysimpson dives in and scores a takedown. Velassco manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocherre Velassco will probably get the nod.
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.

Jaysimpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velassco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Velassco as he connects with a hook.
Jaysimpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velassco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaysimpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaysimpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velassco just misses with a punch to the body.
Velassco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaysimpson under the eye.
Velassco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Velassco.
Jaysimpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velassco's waist but Velassco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaysimpson off to one side.

Velassco has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Velassco.
Velassco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco has Jaysimpson pressed against the cage.
Velassco lands with a light punch inside.
Velassco looking to stall.
Velassco struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaysimpson controls his hands.
Jaysimpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velassco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
Velassco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaysimpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velassco prevents it.
Velassco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaysimpsons head.

Jaysimpson is rocked!
Jaysimpson is working for takedown but Velassco is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Velassco.
Velassco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Jaysimpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velassco leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson goes for a takedown attempt but Velassco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velassco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velassco lands a jab.
Velassco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velassco cracks Jaysimpson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jaysimpson falls to his knees and Velassco doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocherre Velassco!
Rocherre Velassco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.