PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Velower (ranked 4522 p4p, 4528 weight class) and Casper Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Velower
vs
Blackwater

175 cm
19
135
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Velower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater dives in for a single leg takedown but Velower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Blackwater closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velower did well to prevent Blackwater getting side control.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.
Velower wants to get back to his feet.

Blackwater is trying to work for a kimura but Velower is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velower wants to control but Blackwater is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blackwater 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.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blackwater wants to free his trapped foot but Velower is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velower tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velower is trying to control but can't.
Velower tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Blackwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackwater.
Velower gets full guard.

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.

Blackwater drops back looking for a leg! Velower is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velower manages to kick Blackwater off! Blackwater jumps back into Velower's guard.
Blackwater passes Velower's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velower.
Velower wants to get back to his feet but Blackwater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velower is trying to control the position but Blackwater postures up.
Blackwater passes Velower's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.

Blackwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velower sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater looks winded!

Blackwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Blackwater is working for a submission of some sort.

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

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.
Velower is trying to maintain the position but Blackwater is very close to passing his half guard.

Blackwater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Velower defend it? Blackwater steps over the head and cranks it - Velower is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blackwater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casper Blackwater!