PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Velko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowdy Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild Eyes. Rousey has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. Rory Velko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Velko
vs
Rousey

190 cm
29
260 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

200 cm
19
267 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Velko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rowdy Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rousey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velko misses with a wild combination.

Rousey closes the distance and pushes Velko back into the cage.

Rousey manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Velko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rousey, up you get!
Velko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velko throws a nice looking combination but Rousey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rousey dives in for a single leg takedown but Velko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rousey tries to pull guard but Velko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velko can't break the clinch.

Velko breaks from the clinch.
Velko scores with a one two! Rousey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt - Velko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rory Velko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowdy Rousey.
Rousey dodges the punch combination from Velko.
Rousey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt
and Velko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rousey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rousey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velko.
Rousey looks winded!
Rousey has a takedown stuffed.
Velko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rowdy Rousey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Velko lands a leg kick that knocks Rousey off balance momentarily.
Rousey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Oooooh!!! Velko has knocked Rousey down with a huge combo! Velko steps away and waves a wobbly Rousey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rousey is rocked!

It looks like Rowdy Rousey has been cut.
OH! Rousey has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Velko smells blood and charges in for the finish! Velko unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rousey sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rory Velko!
Rory Velko thanked the fans post fight for their support.