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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Webber (ranked 4382 p4p, 4568 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 218 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.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Webber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Webber prevents Velasquez from moving into mount.
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
Webber being controlled for a moment.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez just content to control the position.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Webber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Webber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Velasquez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.
Webber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Webber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez is controlling Webber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Webber keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Webber seems content to control.
Velasquez is not content to let Webber control the position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Webber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez working a defensive guard but Webber passes into half guard.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Webber's head to control him but Webber postures up.
Webber prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
That's four 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.
Velasquez is looking to escape.
Webber trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Webber is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webber feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Webber sprawls well initially but Velasquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Webber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Webber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webber is working hard here to advance position.
Webber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez wants to stand but Webber is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is working Webber over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Webber is working from the bottom.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big right hand but Webber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but Webber instead regains half guard.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Webber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paul Webber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez stands up over Webber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Webber had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Webber is trying to defend but Velasquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Webber has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Webber back into the cage.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez forces Webber back against the cage and clinches.
Webber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Velasquez.
Webber being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Webber is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Webber up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Webber is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Webber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Velasquez prevents Webber from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webber is trying to control but can't.
Webber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez working over Webber with some ground and pound. Webber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Webber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?
Webber kicks off Velasquez and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Webber.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webber is trying to keep an underhook but Velasquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webber is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webber avoid being mounted?
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Webber is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webber gets back to full guard.
Webber has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez distracts Webber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez tries to stand but Webber is controlling from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
Webber looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Webber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Velasquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Webber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez cracks Webber with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velasquez 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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