PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CAIN VELASQUEZ (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.

Dummy
vs
VELASQUEZ

225 cm
25
298 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CAIN VELASQUEZ!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VELASQUEZ keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
VELASQUEZ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like CAIN VELASQUEZ has been cut.
Dummy stuffs the takedown.
VELASQUEZ cracks Dummy with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Dummy.
VELASQUEZ fails with the takedown

and Dummy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dummy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dummy tries to free his leg and advance position but VELASQUEZ is retaining full guard.
Dummy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dummy stands up over VELASQUEZ, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
VELASQUEZ throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
VELASQUEZ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but VELASQUEZ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dummy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed VELASQUEZ's guard.
VELASQUEZ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dummy trying to control the action but VELASQUEZ is working from the bottom.
Dummy lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ tries to get to full guard but Dummy has control of the leg.
VELASQUEZ tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dummy uses his free foot to push down on VELASQUEZ's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for VELASQUEZ.
Dummy landing strikes from the mount and VELASQUEZ is in trouble!
VELASQUEZ bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dummy is on top in guard.
Dummy stands and throws VELASQUEZ's legs to the side, diving into side control.
VELASQUEZ is looking for a sweep.
Dummy trying to control the position but VELASQUEZ is working away.
Dummy has control of an arm but VELASQUEZ manages to advance to Dummy's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ doesn't have the hooks in and Dummy manages to turn into his guard.
Dummy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dummy passes VELASQUEZ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
VELASQUEZ looks gassed!
Dummy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dummy works his way into full mount!
VELASQUEZ in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dummy landing punches.

That has opened up CAIN VELASQUEZ's cut even more.

Dummy looking to secure an arm triangle but VELASQUEZ defends it well.

Dummy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dummy is in the full mount, landing strikes.

The cut above CAIN VELASQUEZ's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dummy content just to control the position here.

Dummy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Dummy!