PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Olav Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Olav Einemo
vs
Velasquez

197 cm
25
261 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Olav Einemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Olav Einemo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Velasquez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Velasquez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Olav Einemo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Velasquez off and has taken his back!
Olav Einemo is not going to allow Velasquez to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Olav Einemo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Velasquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Velasquez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Olav Einemo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Olav Einemo is hanging on to Velasquez's back as he tries to escape.
Olav Einemo is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Velasquez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Olav Einemo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velasquez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Olav Einemo has the hooks in. Velasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Olav Einemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez prevents Olav Einemo from getting a body triangle.

Velasquez has hold of Olav Einemo's leg, trying to break free but it's let Olav Einemo lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Velasquez is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Olav Einemo throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Olav Einemo!