PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kryptonite. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hymen
vs
Velasquez

198 cm
32
257 lbs
25 - 5 - 1

185 cm
31
260 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hymen defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Hymen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Velasquez drives through with a takedown into Hymen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hymen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hymen, not yet.

Hymen pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Velasquez catches Hymen right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Hymen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hymen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hymen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buster Hymen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hymen.

Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Hymen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Hymen blocks nicely.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Hymen keeps moving.
Velasquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hymen's guard.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Hymen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hymen gets full guard.
Hymen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez distracts Hymen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hymen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hymen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hymen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.

Hymen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hymen has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Hymen wanted to stand there but Velasquez had control of the position.
Velasquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hymen has passed into side control.
Hymen is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hymen tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hymen taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasquez sneaks back into half guard.
Hymen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hymen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hymen pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Hymen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hymen seems content to control.
Hymen trying to mount his opponent but Velasquez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buster Hymen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Velasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hymen to the ground. Velasquez is now in Hymen's guard.

Hymen pushes Velasquez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hymen. That snapped Velasquez's head back.
Velasquez moves out of range as Hymen throws a body kick.
Hymen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Velasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hymen to the ground. Velasquez is now in Hymen's guard.

Hymen kicks Velasquez off and gets to his feet.
Hymen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hymen looks to land a body kick but Velasquez moved away.
Velasquez with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hymen tries to avoid it but Velasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hymen to the ground. Hymen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buster Hymen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Hymen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hymen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Hymen lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Hymen misses with a body shot.
Hymen connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hymen throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hymen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hymen.
Nice uppercut there from Hymen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hymen misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hymen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Hymen is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hymen manages to get to full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hymen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velasquez trying to move into half guard but instead Hymen has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hymen is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez controls Hymen momentarily but Hymen frees himself.
Hymen advances position into side control!
Hymen trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hymen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hymen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasquez is looking to escape.

Hymen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Hymen slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen dominated that second round.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hymen tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hymen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez wants to control but Hymen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hymen gets back to full guard.
Hymen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hymen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.

Velasquez has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hymen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hymen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Hymen sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hymen misses the target.

Velasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hymen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Velasquez manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velasquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hymen's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hymen because Velasquez loaded up on that one.
Velasquez lands a couple of good shots and Hymen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hymen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Velasquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hymen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Velasquez working for the choke.
Hymen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Velasquez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Hymen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Velasquez!
Velasquez missing with punches from the back.
Velasquez doesn't have the hooks in and Hymen manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Hymen controlling him for the moment.

Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hymen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Hymen defends easily.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hymen manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Velasquez really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hymen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hymen.
Velasquez misses with a right hand
and Hymen counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez dives in and grabs Hymen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hymen pushes down on Velasquez's head and hops out.
Velasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hymen misses with a wild body shot.

Velasquez 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.
Hymen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hymen is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.

Velasquez has gone for a leg lock! Hymen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Velasquez's guard.

Hymen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Velasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hymen defends it easily.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hymen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hymen defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Hymen from controlling successfully.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hymen manages to get himself to full guard.

Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hymen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Hymen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hymen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hymen looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez is looking to stand up but Hymen isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen forces his way into half guard.
Velasquez is pressing down on Hymen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasquez looking to control.

Velasquez has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.

Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Hymen pushes his legs off easily.
Velasquez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hymen stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hymen manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Hymen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Hymen!

Velasquez has his foot on Hymen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hymen works his way back into a safe position though.

Velasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hymen defends it easily.

Velasquez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hymen has picked Velasquez up and slammed him! Velasquez can't keep hold of the triangle and Hymen manages to pass to side control!
Velasquez manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Hymen trying to control the pace.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Hymen.
Hymen throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Hymen.
Velasquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hymen can pounce on him.
Velasquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hymen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hymen slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hymen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Hymen tried to counter with a leg kick but Velasquez avoided it.
Buster Hymen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Hymen avoids them all with ease.
Hymen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hymen throws a series of strikes that have Velasquez backpedaling.

Velasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Hymen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hymen has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Hymen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Hymen!

Velasquez looking for subs off his back but Hymen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hymen moves into full mount! Velasquez won't be happy about that!
Hymen controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasquez is squirming around, avoiding Hymen's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hymen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hymen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasquez tries to reverse the position but Hymen maintains control.
Hymen looking to control but Velasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Hymen isn't that keen on the idea.

Hymen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hymen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Hymen misses.
Velasquez with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Hymen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hymen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hymen catches Velasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hymen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hymen.
The crowd cheers as Hymen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velasquez doesn't seem phased though.
Velasquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hymen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Hymen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hymen walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hymen.
Hymen throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Hymen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buster Hymen is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Hymen gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Hymen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hymen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hymen throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hymen looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Buster Hymen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Hymen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hymen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!