PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Von Mises
vs
Velasquez

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Von Mises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrei Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises stalling the fight.
Von Mises digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Mises has him pressed against the cage.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Mises lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Von Mises.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Mises.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
Velasquez looks winded!
Von Mises prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Von Mises.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Von Mises - that landed with a thud.
Von Mises lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velasquez or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Mises lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Mises definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Von Mises as the two fighters clinch.
Von Mises scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Von Mises.
A short body shot lands from Von Mises as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Mises lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Von Mises.
Von Mises is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a right hand.
Von Mises scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Von Mises.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Von Mises avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Von Mises works on Velasquez's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Von Mises leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Mises throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Von Mises lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velasquez working aggressively here.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Mises scores with a hook to the body.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Mises has Velasquez pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises 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.

Velasquez has managed to clinch.
Von Mises keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Von Mises - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Mises.
Come on Von Mises - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Von Mises to work.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Von Mises stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Von Mises.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Von Mises.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Mises creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Mises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Mises.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Mises.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Von Mises is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Mises creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Mises is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Mises scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez being controlled against the cage.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Von Mises leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Von Mises - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Mises scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises presses Velasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Mises leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Mises stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Mises lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Von Mises on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig Von Mises has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Velasquez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Mises stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Mises throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Nice body punch from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Velasquez tries to keep at a distance but Von Mises has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises slows down the pace here.
Velasquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Mises scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Mises gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Mises finish him?
Von Mises lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Von Mises scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Mises stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Von Mises leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velasquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Mises cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Mises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Von Mises.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises pushes Velasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Mises is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Mises will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velasquez up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Von Mises as the two fighters clinch.
Von Mises lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Mises is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises stalls.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Mises scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Von Mises is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Mises gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises lands a body punch.
Von Mises lands with a short shot to the head.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Von Mises.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises stalling.
Von Mises manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Von Mises for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Andrei Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Mises unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Velasquez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Mises is unloading with more strikes now! Velasquez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Von Mises!
In his post fight interview, Ludwig Von Mises started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.