PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Velaskuez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Taranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Velaskuez
vs
Taranov

188 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauko Velaskuez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Taranov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taranov gets caught flat footed, as Velaskuez shoots in with a quick takedown 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Velaskuez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velaskuez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranov is trying to control the position but Velaskuez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velaskuez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velaskuez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Taranov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranov looks gassed!
Taranov keeping full guard, as Velaskuez tries to pass.
Velaskuez lands a couple of digs.
Velaskuez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velaskuez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velaskuez connects with a couple of short punches.
Velaskuez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velaskuez cracks Taranov with a solid left hand.

Taranov is rocked!
Velaskuez postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Taranov covers up, he's hurt! Velaskuez keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Velaskuez and the ref steps in to end the fight! Velaskuez can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kauko Velaskuez!
Kauko Velaskuez is the new heavyweight champion!