PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mose Mcfarland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcfarland
vs
Velasquez

162 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
241 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mose Mcfarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velasquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Velasquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcfarland keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Velasquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcfarland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcfarland is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Mcfarland is looking to reverse the position.

Velasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcfarland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcfarland is defending well.
Mcfarland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Velasquez controlling the action here.
Mcfarland punching from the bottom.
Mcfarland is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Mcfarland from improving his position.
Mcfarland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcfarland punching from the bottom.
Velasquez blocks the strikes from Mcfarland.
Mcfarland is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcfarland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcfarland.
Mcfarland being controlled here, momentarily.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcfarland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcfarland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcfarland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcfarland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velasquez controls the pace.
Mcfarland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cain Velasquez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Mcfarland moves out of range.
Velasquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Mose Mcfarland has been cut.

Mcfarland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Velasquez sprawls well initially but Mcfarland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcfarland pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mcfarland is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcfarland is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcfarland to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mose Mcfarland's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcfarland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcfarland somewhat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcfarland dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Velasquez breaks from the clinch.

Oooooh!!! Velasquez has knocked Mcfarland down with a huge combo! Velasquez steps away and waves a wobbly Mcfarland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Velasquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcfarland to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Velasquez has an active guard here but Mcfarland has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfarland is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Velasquez trying to control here.

Mcfarland gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Velasquez feints and as Mcfarland raises his hands in defense, Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is pushing down on Mcfarland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcfarland is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Mcfarland is controlling the position.
Mcfarland is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcfarland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez controlling the pace.
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!
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcfarland scores with a few weak punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.

Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Mcfarland is defending well.
Mcfarland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.

Mcfarland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcfarland is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcfarland avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfarland is pressing down on Velasquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcfarland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.

Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcfarland passes into half guard.

Mcfarland wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mose Mcfarland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Velasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Velasquez gets the takedown into side control.

Mcfarland is rocked!

Velasquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcfarland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh Mcfarland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez happy to just control the position for now.

Velasquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasquez in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Velasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcfarland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Velasquez tries for a kimura but Mcfarland is defending well.
Mcfarland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Velasquez prevents Mcfarland from improving his position.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Velasquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcfarland sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcfarland is looking to improve his position.
Mcfarland seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcfarland manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Mcfarland keeps moving.
Velasquez is looking to advance position but Mcfarland has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Mcfarland working for a submission but Velasquez is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcfarland goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Velasquez turns into him and now he's in Mcfarland's guard.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcfarland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez trying to control but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Mcfarland from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez trying to control but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Mcfarland.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Cain Velasquez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Velasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mcfarland gets tackled into the cage by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcfarland's elbow.

Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Velasquez pushes Mcfarland up against the cage in a clinch.

Velasquez jumps into guard, dragging Mcfarland to the mat.
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!

Velasquez is looking for a triangle here but Mcfarland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Mcfarland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velasquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez!