PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veilleux has chosen Pou Lari A. as his entrance music. Guillaume Veilleux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Llavicrep
vs
Veilleux

195 cm
28
280 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

199 cm
37
284 lbs
21 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux throws a jab but it's blocked by Llavicrep.
Veilleux's coach down at Hells Balls Grappling Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veilleux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Llavicrep tries to keep at a distance but Veilleux has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Veilleux as the two fighters clinch.
Veilleux connects with a knee to the head.
Veilleux throws a knee to the head but misses.

Llavicrep manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Veilleux postures up.
Veilleux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Llavicrep works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veilleux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veilleux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llavicrep is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veilleux passes into half guard.
Veilleux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Llavicrep won't allow Veilleux to pass to mount.
Veilleux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux is trying to control. Llavicrep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Veilleux is working for a kimura but Llavicrep is defending it quite comfortably.
Llavicrep is positioning himself well to prevent Veilleux advancing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Llavicrep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Veilleux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veilleux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Llavicrep counters with a one-two to the body.
Llavicrep ducks right into an uppercut from Veilleux.
Veilleux throws a hook but Llavicrep blocks it.
Llavicrep changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep misses with a double jab.

Veilleux clinches up with Llavicrep and pushes him back against the cage.
Veilleux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Veilleux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llavicrep is looking to break free of the clinch but Veilleux has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Veilleux throws a head punch that misses.
Llavicrep is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Llavicrep wants a takedown.
Llavicrep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Veilleux.
Johnny Llavicrep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume Veilleux.
Llavicrep is looking for a takedown.
Veilleux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Veilleux fails to land.
Llavicrep prevents a body shot from Veilleux.
Veilleux is trying to drag Llavicrep to the mat but Llavicrep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Veilleux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veilleux throws a punch but it's blocked by Llavicrep.
Veilleux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veilleux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veilleux.

Llavicrep ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Llavicrep no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Llavicrep is trying to control the position but Veilleux postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux trying to control but Llavicrep is working from the bottom.
Veilleux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Llavicrep is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Llavicrep is looking to take a break and control but Veilleux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veilleux moves into full guard.

Veilleux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llavicrep can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Llavicrep scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veilleux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillaume Veilleux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Llavicrep.
Veilleux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Veilleux misses with a head kick.
Veilleux cracks the inside of Llavicrep's front leg.
Veilleux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Veilleux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Veilleux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veilleux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llavicrep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llavicrep jabs Veilleux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Llavicrep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veilleux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Llavicrep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux throws an overhand right that lands on Llavicrep's shoulder, as Llavicrep tries to avoid the shot.
Veilleux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Llavicrep defends it nicely.
Veilleux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llavicrep is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Llavicrep avoids the body shot from Veilleux.
The fighters circling - Veilleux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Veilleux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Llavicrep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veilleux prevents Llavicrep from escaping the position.
Veilleux working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep defending against the ground and pound.
Llavicrep is not content to let Veilleux control the position.
You can see the frustration on Llavicrep's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Veilleux trying to control the action but Llavicrep is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veilleux tests Llavicrep's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veilleux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Llavicrep looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veilleux cracks Llavicrep with a nice body shot.
A short left from Veilleux.

Llavicrep wants the takedown. Veilleux is fighting it off but Llavicrep persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Veilleux's guard against the cage.
Llavicrep is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Llavicrep stopping the sweep attempt from Veilleux.

Llavicrep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Veilleux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux keeping moving, preventing Llavicrep from controlling successfully.
Llavicrep postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Llavicrep content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Veilleux working a defensive guard here.
Veilleux wants to sweep but no luck.
Llavicrep lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veilleux looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillaume Veilleux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Llavicrep.
Llavicrep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veilleux moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Veilleux.
Veilleux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Llavicrep misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llavicrep pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Veilleux back to the cage. Llavicrep follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Llavicrep slips under a jab from Veilleux.
Veilleux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veilleux shoots in looking for a takedown. Llavicrep tries to sprawl out of it but Veilleux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Llavicrep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Veilleux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Llavicrep misses its target.
Johnny Llavicrep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume Veilleux.
Veilleux moves into range and connects with a jab.

Veilleux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Llavicrep tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Veilleux is in Llavicrep's guard.
Veilleux working some strikes from top position.
Guillaume Veilleux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veilleux is one step ahead there.
Veilleux postures up.
Guillaume Veilleux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veilleux trying to control the position from guard on top but Llavicrep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veilleux is stalling in the full guard.
Veilleux trying to control the position from guard on top but Llavicrep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep misses with a body shot.
Johnny Llavicrep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llavicrep fails with the takedown.
Veilleux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Llavicrep gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Llavicrep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veilleux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Veilleux prevents the takedown attempt.
Llavicrep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Llavicrep is trying to pull guard but Veilleux has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Llavicrep has hold of one of Veilleux's legs. Veilleux is fighting the takedown attempt but Llavicrep gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Veilleux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llavicrep is one step ahead there.
Veilleux pulls Llavicrep in to control the position.
Llavicrep preventing the sweep.
Llavicrep being controlled here momentarily.
Llavicrep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veilleux is keeping the position for now.
Johnny Llavicrep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veilleux is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Llavicrep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veilleux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Guillaume Veilleux!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Guillaume Veilleux!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Guillaume Veilleux!

Guillaume Veilleux wins by unanimous decision!
Guillaume Veilleux very nearly forgot to thank V-Mask Clothing (10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.