PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stinkfist. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Velasquez
vs
Masterson

186 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
238 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Velasquez defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.

Masterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Masterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masterson wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Masterson is controlling the pace.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masterson lands a nice short elbow.

Masterson stands up from half guard.
Masterson defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasquez is defended easily by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Bruno Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Masterson tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Velasquez checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a combination

and Velasquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velasquez is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Masterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Masterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Masterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Masterson also avoids with ease.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Masterson takes one to the chin there.
Masterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Masterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masterson stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.

Masterson decides to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Donk. Masterson catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Masterson swinging wildly here.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters with a big head kick but Masterson shrugs it off.
Masterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Masterson backing up. Masterson nods at Velasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Velasquez avoids them all with ease.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Masterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Velasquez lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Velasquez slips a jab from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body punch
and Velasquez counters with a series of strikes. Masterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masterson.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masterson counters with a series of strikes. Velasquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Velasquez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masterson's guard now.
Masterson wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson is adopting a defensive guard.
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but Masterson defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Velasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masterson sprawls well. Masterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Masterson sprawls well.
Bruno Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez'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.

Velasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Masterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Velasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Velasquez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Masterson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Velasquez is left battered and dazed whilst Masterson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Masterson!
Bruno Masterson is the new heavyweight champion!