QFC Tournament 926 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tez Stav (ranked 5181 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mani Beeeej (ranked 4673 p4p, 0 weight class). Tez Stav could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mani Beeeej's chin.

Stav
vs
Beeeej

185 cm
19
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 Hilo, Tez Stav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mani Beeeej!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stav scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stav wants to stand up but Beeeej has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stav seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beeeej does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Beeeej is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stav pulls his head out easily.
Stav really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stav is keen to just control but Beeeej is a slippery customer.

Beeeej looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stav is trying to control. Beeeej wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beeeej looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stav wants to control but Beeeej is keeping him busy.
Stav thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stav is looking to take a break and control but Beeeej is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stav.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeeej tries to control but Stav manages to take his back.
Beeeej is in bad spot here.
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav just sinks the hooks in.
Beeeej is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stav.
Stav missing with strikes.
Stav doesn't have the hooks in and Beeeej manages to turn into his guard.
Beeeej postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stav wants to control the position but Beeeej says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beeeej looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.
Stav is not content to let Beeeej control the position.
Well, if Beeeej is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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.
Beeeej wants to take a breather but Stav is having none of it.
Beeeej takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beeeej is thwarting Stav's attempts to control the position.
Stav is staying active underneath Beeeej, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Beeeej is working for a kimura but Stav is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Beeeej wants to work for an arm triangle but Stav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tez Stav dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Stav drives through and clinches with Beeeej against the cage.

Stav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Beeeej is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stav's half guard.
Stav wants to get back to full guard but Beeeej has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stav sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beeeej wants to free his trapped foot but Stav is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Beeeej seems to be working for a kimura but Stav defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeeej wants to pass the guard but Stav is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stav is trying to get back to full guard.

Beeeej is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beeeej.

Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stav missing with punches from the bottom.

Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.
Stav wants to get back to his feet.
Stav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beeeej on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeeej keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stav wants to get back to full guard.
Stav wants to control but Beeeej is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stav wants to improve his position but Beeeej is controlling well.

Beeeej is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four 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.
Stav trying to control here.
Beeeej wants to pass the guard but Stav is defending well.
Beeeej is trying to control. Stav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Stav closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tez Stav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stav wants to control but Beeeej is keeping him busy.
Beeeej is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mani Beeeej will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Beeeej fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stav to the ground. Beeeej is now in Stav's guard.
Stav wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beeeej manages to pass to side control.

Stav wants to get back to full guard.
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav is working from the bottom.

Beeeej is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stav has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beeeej is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stav tries to get to full guard but Beeeej has control of the leg.

Stav is defending against the submission attempts here by Beeeej.

Stav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Beeeej is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Beeeej is working for a submission of some sort.
Beeeej content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeeej is trying to control. Stav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stav is looking to escape.
Beeeej wants to take a breather but Stav is having none of it.

Beeeej is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stav wants to sweep but Beeeej has passed to side control!
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beeeej avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stav.
Beeeej trying to control the action but Stav is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stav can't do much from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Beeeej closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Stav kicks off Beeeej and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tez Stav showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mani Beeeej!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mani Beeeej!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mani Beeeej!

Mani Beeeej wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Francisco (ranked 4471 p4p, 463 weight class) and Richard Rawlings (ranked 4862 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Francisco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Francisco
vs
Rawlings

203 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 Hilo, Mike Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Francisco both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Richard Rawlings has been cut.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Francisco circles away easily
and Francisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rawlings has an Americana. Francisco didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rawlings is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rawlings hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Rawlings!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Allen (ranked 5355 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 5478 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allen
vs
Rocket

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 Hilo, Josh Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocket, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Rocket scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Allen leaves Rocket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Rocket clinches.
Rocket tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Josh Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rocket.
Rocket tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rocket uses from the top position.

Rocket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Allen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocket has managed to get both his arms back between Allen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen pulls Rocket in close to prevent any damage.
Rocket is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocket defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rocket wants to clinch.
Rocket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocket, which made it look bad.
Rocket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rocket sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocket.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Rocket only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocket is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Rocket circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocket wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Rocket as Allen shoots in.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen looks for a takedown but Rocket sprawls well.

Rocket has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocket throws a big counter head kick but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Rocket lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Rocket closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rocket lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket passes Allen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Allen has hold of Rocket's hands but Rocket slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rocket lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Rocket dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rocket tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocket misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen goes for a double leg but Rocket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocket continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Rocket on that attempt.
Josh Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rocket.
Rocket tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Allen has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Allen is trying to drag Rocket to the mat but Rocket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josh Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocket tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Rocket is breathing heavily.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen sets himself, and Rocket steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Rocket, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Rocket against the cage but Rocket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocket looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Rocket, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Rocket against the cage but Rocket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocket unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocket.
Rocket misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Rocket gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rocket breaks from the clinch.

Rocket gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Allen fails to pull guard.

Allen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
Rocket postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocket wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.

Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rocket slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Rocket has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rocket tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.

Allen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rocket is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Allen jumps guard and drags Rocket to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up.
Rocket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocket slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Allen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.

Allen rushes Rocket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allen is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
Rocket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rocket has picked Allen up - he's going for a ride! Rocket dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Allen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Rocket. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocket tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocket to the ground. Rocket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Rocket with that takedown attempt.
Josh Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rocket.
Allen wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Allen jabs at Rocket's body.

Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Allen advances nicely into full mount.
Rocket can't escape the position.
Allen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rocket wants to hold on but Allen pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to finish with strikes here!
Allen throws some wild stikes that Rocket manages to avoid easily.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket working to try and regain half guard.

Allen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rocket is surviving well by controlling Allen's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to control but Rocket wriggling away.
Allen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Allen thowing shots but they're missing.
Josh Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Allen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rocket slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocket scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocket.
Allen tries to clinch there but Rocket circles away.
Rocket stalks Allen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Allen's face. Allen staggers backwards, shaken.
Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheers as Rocket lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Josh Allen!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Johnny Rocket!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Johnny Rocket!

Johnny Rocket wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Velho (ranked 5158 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wright (ranked 4748 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Velho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Velho
vs
Wright

178 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 Hilo, Pablo Velho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Wright!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velho moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Velho misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velho. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velho looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Velho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Velho misses.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright tries to clinch but Velho moves away
and Velho counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jack Wright has been cut.
Velho swings widly with a right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo Velho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Velho misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velho connects with a single shot there.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Velho sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pablo Velho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pablo Velho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velho lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Velho there.
Velho throws a body shot but no joy.
Velho loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Velho scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Wright is rocked!
Wright scores with a punch to the head.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright moves out of range as Velho strikes.
A slow jab from Velho misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright wants to slow Velho down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Velho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Wright looks winded!
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velho counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Velho finish him?
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velho counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Velho!