PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remmy Bonjarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjarski comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Get up get off. Velasqez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorillaz - Latin simone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bonjarski
vs
Velasqez

184 cm
23
234 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
238 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remmy Bonjarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasqez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjarski misses with the combination.
Bonjarski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasqez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonjarski wants to clinch.
Bonjarski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasqez avoids a kick to the body.
Bonjarski tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Velasqez feints and as Bonjarski raises his hands in defense, Velasqez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasqez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Velasqez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasqez tries for a kimura but Bonjarski is defending well.
Bonjarski is looking for a sweep.

Velasqez swings around for an armbar but Bonjarski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velasqez's guard.

Velasqez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonjarski is aware though and is defending well.

Velasqez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonjarski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonjarski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonjarski advances to half guard.

Velasqez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonjarski pulls his head out easily.
Velasqez looks gassed!
Velasqez is looking to improve his position.

Velasqez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Velasqez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonjarski is looking to advance position but Velasqez won't allow it.

Velasqez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqez wants to get back to full guard.
Bonjarski trying to control the action but Velasqez is working from the bottom.
Bonjarski wants to pass the guard but Velasqez is defending well.

Velasqez actively working from the bottom here.
Bonjarski is trying to control. Velasqez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonjarski is working for a submission of some sort.

Bonjarski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasqez defends it well.
Bonjarski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velasqez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Velasqez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasqez is staying active underneath Bonjarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velasqez regains full guard. Nicely done.

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.
Bonjarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Velasqez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonjarski wants to control from the top but Velasqez keeps moving.
Bonjarski passes Velasqez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasqez wants to improve his position but Bonjarski is controlling well.
Velasqez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonjarski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonjarski wants to take a breather but Velasqez is having none of it.

Velasqez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqez is pressing down on Bonjarski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Velasqez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Bonjarski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonjarski misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Velasqez blocks the leg kick.
Bonjarski is looking to clinch but Velasqez is avoiding it.
Bonjarski throws out a leg kick but Velasqez moves out of range and Bonjarski only half commits.

Velasqez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Velasqez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Velasqez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bonjarski turns into him and now he's in Velasqez's guard.

Velasqez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonjarski defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqez keeping moving, preventing Bonjarski from controlling successfully.
Bonjarski is really struggling to control Velasqez but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Velasqez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bonjarski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasqez is breathing heavily.
Velasqez keeping moving, preventing Bonjarski from controlling successfully.

Velasqez has his foot on Bonjarski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonjarski works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Velasqez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonjarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Velasqez has his foot on Bonjarski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonjarski works his way back into a safe position though.

Velasqez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonjarski is aware though and is defending well.

Velasqez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonjarski slips nicely into half guard.

Velasqez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonjarski wants to take a breather but Velasqez is having none of it.
Bonjarski prevents Velasqez from improving his position.

Bonjarski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasqez is just riding it out for now. Bonjarski eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjarski is trying to control. Velasqez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velasqez tries to roll over but Bonjarski keeps him under control.

Velasqez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasqez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velasqez.
Bonjarski trying to control but Velasqez is working from the bottom.

Velasqez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonjarski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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.
Bonjarski wants to control from the top but Velasqez keeps moving.

Velasqez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonjarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Velasqez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonjarski escapes and throws Velasqez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bonjarski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasqez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cain Velasqez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonjarski misses with a low kick as Velasqez jumps back.
Bonjarski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Velasqez moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonjarski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velasqez walks away with a smile on his face. Bonjarski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A clash of legs there as Velasqez blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Velasqez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velasqez slips nicely into half guard.

Velasqez is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasqez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasqez is trying for a kimura here. Bonjarski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Velasqez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Velasqez!