PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cain velasqz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bob
vs
velasqz

195 cm
24
280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

209 cm
19
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cain velasqz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
velasqz connects with the punch.
velasqz tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
velasqz swinging wildly here.
Bob missing with a left hand there. velasqz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from velasqz.
cain velasqz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
velasqz with a jab.
velasqz looks to land a combination. Bob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
velasqz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
velasqz lands a jab to the head.
velasqz misses with a wild combination.
velasqz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and velasqz duly obliges.
Bob throws out a loose jab but velasqz uses good head movement to avoid it.
velasqz cracks Bob with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
velasqz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
Bob takes one on the button.
velasqz digs a good hook to Bob's body.
velasqz cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
velasqz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob on the side of the head.
velasqz throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
velasqz looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
velasqz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
velasqz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
velasqz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
velasqz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bob. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
velasqz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
velasqz misses with a wild combination.
velasqz throws out a powerful jab.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
velasqz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from velasqz does no damage.
velasqz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from velasqz finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from velasqz does no damage.
velasqz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
velasqz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
velasqz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
velasqz connects with a right hand. Bob shakes it off.
velasqz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
velasqz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
velasqz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by velasqz.
velasqz scores with a nice head shot.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
velasqz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
velasqz lands a jab to the head.
velasqz dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Donk. velasqz catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
velasqz scores with a jab.
velasqz lands with a right hand.
velasqz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bob backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob dodges the punch combination from velasqz.
velasqz lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
velasqz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
velasqz is working the combinations to good effect here.
velasqz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
velasqz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by velasqz.
velasqz throws a nice looking combination but Bob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
velasqz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
velasqz moves into range and connects with a jab.
velasqz connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
velasqz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
velasqz scores with a nice right hand.
velasqz with a nice cross.
A punch combination from velasqz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cain velasqz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

velasqz misses with a leg kick.
velasqz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
velasqz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
velasqz lands a head shot.
Good shot there by velasqz.
velasqz misses with a wild combination.
Bob needs to keep his hands up - velasqz had a free shot at his head there.
Bob walks into a left hand.
velasqz scores with a shot to the body.
velasqz misses with the combination.
velasqz lands with a cross.
velasqz misses with a few strikes there.
cain velasqz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
velasqz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. velasqz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
velasqz lands a lovely overhand right.
velasqz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
velasqz lunges at Bob with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bob's hand.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from velasqz.
velasqz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
velasqz connects with a jab.
velasqz throws and low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
velasqz tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
velasqz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from velasqz.
velasqz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
velasqz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bob has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by velasqz - just one landing.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
velasqz throws a good cross that connects.
velasqz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
velasqz lands with a nice combination. Bob backs away looking to recover.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from velasqz.
Bob ducks right into an uppercut from velasqz.
Bob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
cain velasqz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob takes one on the button.
velasqz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
velasqz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
velasqz throws a series of strikes that have Bob backpedaling.
velasqz lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Jab by velasqz.
velasqz thuds a left hand into Bob's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
velasqz lands a lovely overhand right.
velasqz throws a good cross that connects.

Billy Bob's cut is getting worse.
velasqz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Bob is rocked!
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
velasqz throws out a powerful jab.
velasqz throws a right and a left that both miss.
velasqz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
velasqz with a nice cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for velasqz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
velasqz misses with the combination.
velasqz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by velasqz there.
velasqz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by velasqz.
velasqz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
velasqz scores with a hook to the body. Bob takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
velasqz connects with a jab.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
velasqz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
velasqz lands with a straight right. Bob didn't see that one coming.
velasqz cracks Bob with a right hand to the side of the head.
velasqz misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
velasqz lands a jab-cross combination.
velasqz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cain velasqz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

velasqz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
velasqz swinging wildly here.
Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
velasqz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
velasqz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
velasqz lands a lovely overhand right.
velasqz throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
velasqz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bob backs up against the cage.

Billy Bob's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
velasqz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from velasqz.
velasqz swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
velasqz throws a one two combo.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from velasqz.
velasqz scores with a three punch combo!
velasqz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
Bob tries to move into range but velasqz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
velasqz lands with a cross.
velasqz misses with a two punch combination.
velasqz throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
velasqz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
velasqz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
velasqz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by velasqz.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
velasqz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
velasqz connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
velasqz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bob backs up against the cage.
velasqz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and velasqz duly obliges.
Oh Bob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Billy Bob's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling velasqz to score with a decent uppercut.
BOOM! velasqz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bob. Bob tries to recover but velasqz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bob lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). cain velasqz!