PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Velensia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Velensia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Apollo Creed's chin.

Creed
vs
Velensia

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Velensia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velensia throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velensia scores with a body shot.
Velensia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Velensia.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Velensia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Creed was covering up waiting for the punch and Velensia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Velensia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creed, up you get!
Velensia misses with a combination
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velensia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velensia looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed digs a good hook to Velensia's body.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Velensia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velensia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Creed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Velensia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creed digs a good body shot into Velensia's ribs.
A jab from Creed finds it's way through Velensia's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Creed.
Velensia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed connects with a jab.
A combination from Velensia does no damage.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Velensia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Creed to score with a decent uppercut.
Creed lands a nice hook to Velensia's body. Velensia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velensia walks into a left hand.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velensia at a distance.
Creed lands a lovely overhand right.
Creed lands a jab to the head.
Velensia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Creed finds it's way round the side to connect with Velensia's head.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velensia doesn't seem bothered though.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velensia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velensia needs to keep his hands up - Creed had a free shot at his head there.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velensia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velensia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velensia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Velensia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Carlos Velensia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velensia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velensia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velensia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creed as he jumps to the side.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Velensia.
Creed scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velensia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Creed finds it's target.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velensia.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velensia throws a combination that misses
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velensia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Creed does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Creed jabs at Velensia's body.
Velensia throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Velensia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velensia misses with a combination
and Creed counters with a left to the body.
Creed swings for the body but Velensia moves out of range.
Velensia looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Velensia closes the distance and clinches up with Creed, looking for a takedown. Velensia pushes Creed against the cage but Creed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creed scores with a body shot.
Velensia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlos Velensia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed works Velensia's body with a nice hook.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velensia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velensia is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Velensia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velensia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Creed to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Velensia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velensia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Creed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velensia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed cracks Velensia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velensia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velensia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Creed.
Creed lands with a straight right. Velensia didn't see that one coming.
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a body shot.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velensia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed lands a nice hook to Velensia's body. Velensia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velensia ducks right into an uppercut from Creed.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velensia's head.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Velensia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Creed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creed.
Velensia takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a hook to the body. Velensia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Creed lands a nice hook to Velensia's body. Velensia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velensia momentarily.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Velensia tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Velensia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velensia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Creed to score with a decent uppercut.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velensia momentarily.
Velensia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Creed to score with a decent uppercut.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed is looking to wear down Velensia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Velensia misses the target.
Creed scores with a jab. Velensia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed stuns Velensia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velensia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Creed.
Velensia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creed scores with a body shot.
Velensia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creed wants it to stay on the feet.
Velensia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Velensia's ribs.
Creed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velensia in his tracks.
Velensia takes one on the button.
Creed lands a glancing blow to the side of Velensia's head.
Velensia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velensia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velensia at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Creed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velensia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Velensia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velensia can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velensia walks into a left hand.
Velensia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed scores with a punch to the head.
Creed lands a jab to the nose.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Creed lands a head shot.
Creed catches Velensia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creed works Velensia's body with a nice hook.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velensia has time to react.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velensia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Creed.
Carlos Velensia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velensia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velensia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Creed lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Creed.
Velensia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed works Velensia's body with a nice hook.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed works Velensia's body with a nice hook.
Creed lands with a right hand.
Velensia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velensia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creed jabs at Velensia's body.
Velensia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Creed.
Creed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velensia's head backwards.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velensia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velensia doesn't seem bothered though.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed's corner calls for a 1-2. Creed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Creed stuns Velensia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velensia at a distance.
Velensia tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Creed.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed scores with a jab. Velensia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Creed works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velensia takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Creed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velensia doesn't seem phased though.
Velensia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creed is fending him off so far but Velensia persists. Nope, Creed circles away and we're back to standing.
Creed cracks Velensia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed digs a good body shot into Velensia's ribs.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Velensia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed digs a good body shot into Velensia's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Velensia misses with a double jab
and Velensia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed lands a jab to Velensia's midsection.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed!