PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Velasquez has chosen El Camino as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flannery
vs
Velasquez

192 cm
30
270 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Velasquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flannery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flannery postures up and lands a big shot to Velasquez's brow.
Velasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Flannery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flannery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flannery works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Flannery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasquez is just riding it out for now. Flannery eventually gives up the hold.

Flannery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flannery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flannery working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flannery prevents Velasquez from standing back up.

Flannery is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flannery trying to mount his opponent but Velasquez defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Flannery is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flannery to get the leverage.

Flannery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flannery.

Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Velasquez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Flannery appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Flannery goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Flannery scoring well with a low kick there.
Flannery has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flannery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Flannery saw that one coming.

Flannery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velasquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flannery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velasquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing that Flannery has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Flannery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.

Velasquez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Flannery throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flannery is defended easily by Velasquez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannery fails with the takedown.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Flannery avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flannery is defended easily by Velasquez.
Flannery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Velasquez gets caught napping as Flannery dives in and scores a takedown. Velasquez manages to retain guard.
Flannery wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Flannery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabricio Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Flannery shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Flannery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flannery misses with a takedown
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Flannery shoots in.
Flannery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flannery.
Flannery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Flannery's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
A lazy left from Velasquez finds it's target.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Flannery is out of range.
Flannery has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Velasquez misses its intended target.
Desmond Flannery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Flannery moves away and avoids it.
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flannery with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabricio Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Flannery crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Flannery back to his feet!

Flannery is rocked!
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Oh Flannery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Flannery. Flannery gets slowly back to his feet.
Flannery seems to have got his legs back now.
Flannery shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez digs a good hook to Flannery's body.
Flannery blocks a jab.

Flannery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velasquez to the ground. Flannery is now in Velasquez's guard.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery won't allow Velasquez to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Flannery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasquez's guard.

Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Flannery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flannery.
Velasquez is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Flannery in his half guard.

Flannery is working for a submission of some sort.

Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasquez is trying to stand back up but Flannery is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Flannery seems to be looking for submissions.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Velasquez is trying to stand up here but Flannery is controlling him well.

Flannery seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez pushes Flannery off looking to stand but Flannery dives back in and keeps control.

Flannery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Flannery is working for an americana but Velasquez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Flannery was thinking about the submission.
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.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Flannery throws a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Flannery is just out of range.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flannery shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Flannery ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flannery shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flannery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasquez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Velasquez finds it's target.
Velasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
An inside leg kick from Flannery misses.
Flannery dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Flannery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flannery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Flannery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flannery stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasquez.
Flannery looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flannery or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasquez, which made it look bad.
Flannery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez clobbers Flannery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flannery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez tests Flannery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Flannery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Flannery with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez.
Flannery shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flannery goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Flannery has his takedown stuffed
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends Flannery's belly button to the back.
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Flannery slips under a jab.
Flannery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flannery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flannery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flannery off to one side.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up with Velasquez, looking for a takedown. Flannery pushes Velasquez against the cage but Velasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Flannery falls backwards - clearly groggy! Velasquez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.