PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Brazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Veloso II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Brazzi
vs
Veloso II

205 cm
24
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luka Brazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Veloso II!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brazzi counters with a shoot takedown. Veloso II fights it but they end up in guard.

Veloso II has his foot on Brazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazzi works his way back into a safe position though.

Veloso II escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brazzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Veloso II throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Veloso II is looking for a triangle but Brazzi pushes his legs off easily.

Brazzi drops back looking for a leg! Veloso II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veloso II manages to kick Brazzi off! Brazzi jumps back into Veloso II's guard.
Veloso II keeping moving, preventing Brazzi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veloso II is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brazzi drops back looking for a leg! Veloso II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veloso II manages to kick Brazzi off! Brazzi jumps back into Veloso II's guard.
Brazzi trying to control but Veloso II is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brazzi passes Veloso II's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Brazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veloso II is just riding it out for now. Brazzi eventually gives up the hold.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Brazzi is working for a kimura but Veloso II is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Veloso II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Brazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brazzi is looking to take a break and control but Veloso II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veloso II can do anything to dispel that myth.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Veloso II gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veloso II keeping moving, preventing Brazzi from controlling successfully.

Veloso II working for a triangle but Brazzi defends it easily.

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Veloso II is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veloso II looks gassed!

Brazzi drops back looking for a leg! Veloso II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veloso II manages to kick Brazzi off! Brazzi jumps back into Veloso II's guard.

That's four 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.

Brazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Veloso II is looking for a triangle but Brazzi pushes his legs off easily.

Veloso II isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brazzi stacks Veloso II on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brazzi!
Brazzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Brazzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veloso II, who protects the arm well.

Brazzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veloso II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Veloso II manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Brazzi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brazzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Brazzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veloso II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brazzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veloso II, who protects the arm well.
Veloso II is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brazzi off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Veloso II looking for the RNC.

Brazzi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brazzi turns into Veloso II and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II has his foot on Brazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazzi works his way back into a safe position though.

Brazzi drops back looking for a leg! Veloso II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veloso II manages to kick Brazzi off! Brazzi jumps back into Veloso II's guard.

Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brazzi defends well.
Brazzi wants to control from the top but Veloso II keeps moving.

Brazzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Veloso II has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brazzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brazzi passes Veloso II's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Brazzi passes to full mount!
Veloso II is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brazzi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Veloso II defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Veloso II wants to escape the position.
Will Brazzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Brazzi is persistently looking for the submission but Veloso II is defending it well.
Veloso II rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brazzi pulls his head out easily.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brazzi pulls his head out easily.
Brazzi not doing much here.
Luka Brazzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Veloso II is defending well.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Brazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Veloso II is defending well.
Veloso II makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veloso II.

That's four 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.

Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brazzi defends well.
Brazzi advances to half guard.

Brazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Veloso II gets full guard.

Brazzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veloso II has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brazzi has managed to get both his arms back between Veloso II's legs - danger averted.

Brazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Brazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Brazzi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Veloso II bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brazzi struggling a bit here.

Veloso II wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brazzi, who protects the arm well.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Veloso II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brazzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veloso II tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brazzi's legs.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brazzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Veloso II off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brazzi gets his way!

Veloso II is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brazzi doesn't have the hooks in and Veloso II manages to turn into his guard.

Veloso II got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brazzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veloso II has managed to get both his arms back between Brazzi's legs - danger averted.

Veloso II drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veloso II jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veloso II sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brazzi's guard.

Brazzi looking for submissions off his back.

Veloso II looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Veloso II is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Veloso II is looking for a kimura but Brazzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veloso II to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brazzi sees it coming and defends easily.

Veloso II is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brazzi defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brazzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Veloso II drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veloso II jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Veloso II is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brazzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brazzi has escaped and now he's on top!

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Veloso II looking for a guillotine here but Brazzi defends easily.

Veloso II is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brazzi is aware though and is defending well.
Luka Brazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brazzi trying to control but Veloso II is working from the bottom.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brazzi pushing down on Veloso II's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Brazzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veloso II defends it well.

Brazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Veloso II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Brazzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brazzi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Brazzi!