PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Mims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Delinquent Habits - Tres Delinquentes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mims
vs
Velka

188 cm
30
220 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

188 cm
26
219 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Strikefirst Nutrion
Russian Top Team Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bo Mims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mims walks into a jab.
Mims takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Velka has closed the distance and engaged Mims in a clinch.

Mims turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mims manages to end up in side control.
Velka dodges the ground and pound from Mims.
Velka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mims.
Mims advances nicely into full mount.
Mims has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mims breaks from Velka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mims tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mims.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mims misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mims throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velka is trying desperately to improve position.
Mims throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velka because Mims loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mims in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mims cracks Velka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mims looking to finish with strikes here!
Velka blocking the ground and pound.
Mims throwing strikes here but Velka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
BOOM! Mims connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mims lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mims thowing shots but they're missing.
Velka is desperately trying to improve his position but Mims has a good base and remains in mount.
Velka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mims.
Velka wants to hold on but Mims pushes him away.
Mims thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mims thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Mims wants to finish this one by submission but Velka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mims.
Mims misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mims throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velka because Mims loaded up on that one.
Mims thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mims throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velka because Mims loaded up on that one.
Mims misses with some ground and pound and Velka recovers position to half guard.
Mims wants to pass the guard but Velka is defending well.
Velka is trying to control but can't.
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. Mims connects with a nice short shot to Velka's temple.
Mims thows a huge punch but Velka dodges it nicely.
Mims throwing shots but Velka is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mims misses with a head shot. Velka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mims makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That has opened up Miklo Velka's cut even more.
Mims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Mims trying to control the position from guard on top but Velka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mims throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velka keeping moving, preventing Mims from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Mims dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miklo Velka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mims misses with a wild combination.
Bo Mims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velka tries to move into range but Mims moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mims is looking to clinch but Velka is avoiding it.
Mims blocks a head kick by Velka.

Velka rushes Mims and presses him up against the cage.
Mims blocks the elbow strike.
Mims misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mims fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mims blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Mims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velka lands a nice elbow.
Velka lands a nice elbow.
Velka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velka lands an elbow just above Mims 's eye.
Mims blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Mims lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka stops a takedown attempt from Mims.
Velka pushes off an throws an elbow but Mims leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velka lands a damaging elbow.
Mims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velka prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Mims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mims has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mims takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velka trying to stall but Mims improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mims is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velka throws an elbow that misses.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Mims avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
Mims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velka prevents it.
Velka looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mims blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Mims has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Velka is trying to keep an underhook but Mims manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Velka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mims.
Mims missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mims content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mims throws a big right hand that misses.
Mims missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mims is in close to Velka's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mims with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mims.
Velka is trying to control the position but Mims postures up.
Mims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velka keeping moving, preventing Mims from controlling successfully.
Mims won't allow Velka to sweep him here.
Bo Mims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mims thows a big elbow that misses.
Velka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mims with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mims throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mims with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velka wants to get back to his feet but Mims is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mims lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velka keeping moving, preventing Mims from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mims landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Mims dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miklo Velka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mims shoots in for a double leg but Velka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Velka gets caught napping as Mims dives in and scores a takedown. Velka manages to retain guard.
Velka is looking to stand up but Mims isn't so interested in that idea.
Mims postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velka wants to stand but Mims is controlling the position.
Mims missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mims with a nice head shot there.
Mims throws a strike but Velka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mims will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Velka throws a big right hand that misses.
Velka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mims works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mims wants to hit a switch here but Velka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mims there!
Velka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mims's face.
Velka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mims wants to control but Velka is having none of it.
Velka unloading with bombs!
Bo Mims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mims tries to lock up and control but Velka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mims can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Velka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mims wants to control but Velka is having none of it.
Velka with shots to the head and body - Mims looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mims wants to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Mims taking shots to the head.
Velka punching from mount but Mims doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mims is working to get back to half guard.
Velka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka thowing shots but they're missing.
Velka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Velka with the ground and pound from mount.
Velka thowing shots but they're missing.
Mims tries to hold on but Velka postures up.
Velka tries to control but Mims wriggling away.
Mims tries to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Miklo Velka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mims tries to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Velka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Velka cracks Mims with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velka landing strikes from the mount.
Mims wants to control but Velka is having none of it.
The referee warns Mims that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Mims is rocked!
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mims is looking to escape.
Oh Mims is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mims wants to control but Velka is having none of it.
Mims seems to have got his legs back now.
Velka punching from mount but Mims doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mims has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Mims!