PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Velasquez
vs
Williams

185 cm
20
242 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Crippler's Corner

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasquez pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Velasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Velasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez blocks the strikes from Williams.
Velasquez with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Velasquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Williams keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasquez trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velasquez fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.

Velasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Velasquez is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big left from Williams misses.
Horrible takedown by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams tries to work over Velasquez's front leg with a kick but Velasquez checks it.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams with a hook.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Velasquez throws a head kick that half lands.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Williams catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Velasquez - that will leave a mark!
Kain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.

Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Williams is looking for a sweep.

Velasquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Velasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rob Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams misses with a combination

and Velasquez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Rob Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Velasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Velasquez trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez is stalling in the full guard.
Velasquez cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Velasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Velasquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kain Velasquez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Williams!