PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Veloso II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Light could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Douglas Veloso II's chin.

Light
vs
Veloso II

168 cm
19
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Hades ®

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Veloso II!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Light counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Light looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Light postures up in Veloso II's guard and throws a big left but Veloso II blocks it.
Veloso II tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Veloso II looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veloso II can do anything to dispel that myth.

Light avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Veloso II working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Light doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Light manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Light trying to control but Veloso II is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Light throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veloso II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Light knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veloso II on the ground.
Light won't allow Veloso II to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Veloso II's guard.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Light working Veloso II over with strikes.
Light not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Veloso II is not content to let Light control the position.

Veloso II actively working from the bottom here.
Light takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veloso II gets back to full guard.
Light tries to free his leg and advance position but Veloso II is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light landing with the ground and pound.
Veloso II lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Light!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Veloso II moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Light has worked his arm free - good work by Light!
Light stops Veloso II from passing to mount.

Veloso II tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Veloso II has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Veloso II tries for a kimura but Light is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II tries for a kimura but Light is defending well.

Veloso II thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Light might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Veloso II goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Light has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Veloso II but great work by Light.
Veloso II sneaks back into half guard.
Light sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veloso II defending well though.
Light lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Veloso II actively working from the bottom here.

Veloso II looking for subs from the bottom but Light mounts him!
Veloso II is trying to escape the mount.
Light landing strikes from the mount and Veloso II is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keith Light will probably get the nod.
That's time! Light's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Light gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Veloso II counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Veloso II drops back, looking for a kneebar! Light looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Light looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Light!
Veloso II tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veloso II takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Veloso II regains half guard.
Veloso II avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Light.
Light prevents Veloso II from improving his position.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light wants to pass to mount but Veloso II is defending the position.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.

Veloso II actively working from the bottom here.
Veloso II wants to improve his position but Light is controlling well.
Light wants to take a breather but Veloso II is having none of it.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veloso II is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Light looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Veloso II won't allow Light to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Light connects with a nice short shot to Veloso II's temple.
Light is looking to advance position but Veloso II won't allow it.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Veloso II actively working from the bottom here.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Douglas Veloso II has got the better of the ground game so far.
Light looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veloso II blocking the ground and pound attempt from Light.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Light.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Veloso II actively working from the bottom here.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Light is nestled in close to Veloso II, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Light pulls his head out easily.
Veloso II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Light missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Veloso II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Veloso II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Light counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Light trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Light pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veloso II is keeping the position for now.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Veloso II looking for a guillotine here but Light defends easily.
Light missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Veloso II had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Light defends it easily.
Light scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Veloso II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Light looking to pass the guard.
Veloso II keeping moving, preventing Light from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Light defends it easily.

Veloso II is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Light is aware though and is defending well.

Veloso II has an active guard here but Light has managed to pass into half guard.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Veloso II regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Light defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light slips nicely into half guard.
Light scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Light pulls his head out easily.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Light is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Light is trying to control. Veloso II wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Light pulls his head out easily.
Light scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veloso II is not content to let Light control the position.
Light missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Light landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Light pulls his head out easily.
Light takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Light looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Light is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Light lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Light has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Veloso II's face.
Veloso II is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Light.
Veloso II tries to buck Light off but he can't manage it.
Veloso II tries to reverse the position but Light maintains control.
Veloso II regains half guard.
Light works his foot free and advances to mount.
Light lands a heavy elbow.
Light landing shots from mount.
Veloso II is looking to improve his position but Light isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Light showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Light has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Light!