PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen El Camino as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

KarelinPalmeiras
vs
Velasquez

202 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 20 - 0

185 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

GREEN!160

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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velasquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KarelinPalmeiras manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

KarelinPalmeiras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasquez defends well.
KarelinPalmeiras has a closed guard, preventing Velasquez from standing up.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control the position.

KarelinPalmeiras looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.

KarelinPalmeiras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
KarelinPalmeiras will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez postures up.

Velasquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on KarelinPalmeiras, up you get!
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KarelinPalmeiras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but KarelinPalmeiras ducks down to avoid it.

KarelinPalmeiras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to pull guard but Velasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually KarelinPalmeiras drops back down to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to break free but KarelinPalmeiras pushes him back against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KarelinPalmeiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KarelinPalmeiras slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
KarelinPalmeiras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Velasquez throws a right hand that misses

and KarelinPalmeiras counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Velasquez!
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KarelinPalmeiras throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
KarelinPalmeiras moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Velasquez is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Velasquez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KarelinPalmeiras.
KarelinPalmeiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. KarelinPalmeiras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and KarelinPalmeiras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Velasquez catches KarelinPalmeiras right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez throws a big shot that misses.
As Velasquez tries to get set, KarelinPalmeiras tries to push him back and clinch up but Velasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KarelinPalmeiras.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but KarelinPalmeiras avoids it well.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KarelinPalmeiras is breathing heavily.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
KarelinPalmeiras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Velasquez throws a hook but KarelinPalmeiras avoids it easily.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but KarelinPalmeiras avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.

KarelinPalmeiras darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.

KarelinPalmeiras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez throws a right hand that KarelinPalmeiras ducks under and follows up with a left that KarelinPalmeiras also avoids with ease.
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KarelinPalmeiras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KarelinPalmeiras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
KarelinPalmeiras shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KarelinPalmeiras.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Velasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras.
Velasquez scores with a three punch combo!
KarelinPalmeiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Velasquez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
KarelinPalmeiras appears to be looking for a big counter.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

KarelinPalmeiras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but KarelinPalmeiras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Velasquez kicks off KarelinPalmeiras and gets to his feet.

KarelinPalmeiras closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Velasquez throws a right hand that KarelinPalmeiras ducks under and follows up with a left that KarelinPalmeiras also avoids with ease.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Velasquez finds it's way through KarelinPalmeiras's defenses.
Velasquez throws a jab when KarelinPalmeiras was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but KarelinPalmeiras avoids it well.
KarelinPalmeiras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

KarelinPalmeiras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Velasquez pushes KarelinPalmeiras off and gets back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends KarelinPalmeiras's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. KarelinPalmeiras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KarelinPalmeiras throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

KarelinPalmeiras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KarelinPalmeiras just stands there and leans against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras has Velasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but KarelinPalmeiras keeps him there for the moment.
KarelinPalmeiras keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.

Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
KarelinPalmeiras bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velasquez lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Velasquez misses.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KarelinPalmeiras has him pressed against the cage.

Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velasquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Velasquez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
KarelinPalmeiras gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

KarelinPalmeiras has taken the fight to the clinch.

Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range.
KarelinPalmeiras moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
Velasquez unleashes a big counter combination but KarelinPalmeiras bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but KarelinPalmeiras avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by KarelinPalmeiras's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
KarelinPalmeiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. KarelinPalmeiras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KarelinPalmeiras throws a head kick that misses
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
Velasquez scores with the left hand. KarelinPalmeiras knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Velasquez lands a jab to KarelinPalmeiras's midsection.
Velasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck KarelinPalmeiras on the side of the head.
KarelinPalmeiras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KarelinPalmeiras circles away quickly and effectively.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as KarelinPalmeiras backs up against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez tries to bum rush KarelinPalmeiras with a series of wild strikes but KarelinPalmeiras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to counter punch.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KarelinPalmeiras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KarelinPalmeiras looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez lunges at KarelinPalmeiras with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by KarelinPalmeiras's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.

KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!
Velasquez plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops KarelinPalmeiras to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! KarelinPalmeiras just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabricio Velasquez!
Our winner, Fabricio Velasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.