PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Direct Hit!/Mixtapes - Werewolf Shame. Velasqz has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Rich Corleone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Corleone
vs
Velasqz

190 cm
26
213 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

209 cm
23
207 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasqz darts in trying to clinch
and Corleone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corleone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Velasqz misses.
Corleone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasqz finds it's way round the side to connect with Corleone's head.
Velasqz cracks the inside of Corleone's front leg.
A slow jab from Velasqz misses its intended target.
Corleone staying out of range there.
Velasqz throws a hook but Corleone avoids it easily.
A jab from Velasqz misses.
Velasqz throws a series of punches but Corleone avoids them all with ease.
Velasqz moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Velasqz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasqz somewhat.
Velasqz scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Velasqz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Velasqz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corleone counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Velasqz.
Velasqz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corleone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velasqz shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasqz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corleone as he avoids it easily.
Rich Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqz.
Corleone lands a jab.
Velasqz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Corleone avoids a kick to the body.

Corleone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasqz was covering up waiting for the punch and Corleone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Corleone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasqz keeping full guard, as Corleone tries to pass.
Velasqz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasqz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasqz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Velasqz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corleone is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Corleone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corleone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasqz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqz has wrist control.
Velasqz is trying to keep Corleone in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone postures up and lands a big shot to Velasqz's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Corleone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasqz missing with punches from the bottom.
Corleone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Velasqz to regain full guard.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqz has wrist control.
Corleone trying to control but Velasqz is working from the bottom.

Velasqz working for a triangle but Corleone defends it easily.
Velasqz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasqz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corleone defends it easily.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up in Velasqz's guard and throws a big left but Velasqz blocks it.
Corleone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Corleone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Velasqz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corleone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is in close to Velasqz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Velasqz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqz has wrist control.
Corleone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Velasqz strikes from his own guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Corleone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Velasqz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasqz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corleone's head backwards.
Velasqz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasqz connects with a crisp jab.
Velasqz throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Velasqz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone.
Velasqz moves out of range of the strikes.
Corleone takes a swing at Velasqz's ribcage but misses.
Velasqz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasqz misses with a looping right.
Cain Velasqz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasqz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasqz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velasqz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corleone. Corleone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain Velasqz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Corleone - just one landing.

Corleone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Corleone content to stall in guard here.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Velasqz blocks nicely.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Velasqz blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Rich Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone stays in close to Velasqz's body and controls the position.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corleone lands a couple of digs.
Cain Velasqz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Velasqz keeps moving.

Velasqz is looking for a triangle but Corleone pushes his legs off easily.
Velasqz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasqz throws a couple of heel strikes.

Corleone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corleone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Velasqz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corleone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Corleone!
Rich Corleone made sure to mention his sponsor, Burning Fist Apparel in his post fight interview.