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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Velazquez (ranked 4713 p4p, 24719 weight class) and Abdulaziz Tramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdulaziz Tramp has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdulaziz Tramp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velazquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tramp's guard.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.
Tramp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tramp is working away from the top position though.
Velazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tramp pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez tries to kick Tramp off but Tramp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velazquez tries to roll over but Tramp keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tramp is trying to control. Velazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velazquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tramp content to stall in guard here.
Velazquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tramp trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Tramp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tramp tries to stand but Velazquez is controlling from the bottom.
Tramp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velazquez wants to sweep here but Tramp controlling him for the moment.
Tramp trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tramp connects with a leg kick.
Velazquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velazquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tramp's guard.
Velazquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velazquez wants to control from the top but Tramp keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp controls Velazquez momentarily but Velazquez frees himself.
Velazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tramp is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tramp is on top in guard.
Tramp throws a big right hand that misses.
Velazquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velazquez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velazquez keeping moving, preventing Tramp from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tramp tries to free his leg and advance position but Velazquez is retaining full guard.
Velazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Tramp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Velazquez there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdulaziz Tramp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Velazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tramp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velazquez lands with a shot to the body.
Tramp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velazquez moves into the clinch.
Tramp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velazquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velazquez pulls guard successfully.
Tramp prevents Velazquez from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tramp has passed into half guard!
Velazquez trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Tramp wants to free his trapped foot but Velazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez is trying to control but can't.
Tramp is trying to control. Velazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Velazquez is looking to get back to full guard here but Tramp has managed to pass to side control instead.
Velazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velazquez pushes Tramp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tramp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tramp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Velazquez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tramp presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tramp gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tramp tries to keep at a distance but Velazquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tramp lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp pulls guard effortlessly.
Velazquez pushes down on Tramp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tramp wants to get back to his feet.
Tramp wants to control but Velazquez is keeping busy.
Velazquez is looking to take a break and control but Tramp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Velazquez there.
Tramp strikes from the bottom but Velazquez passes into mount!
Tramp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tramp wants to hold on but Velazquez pushes him away.
Velazquez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tramp fails with a takedown attempt.
Velazquez is looking for a counter combo.
Manny Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulaziz Tramp.
Velazquez wants to clinch but Tramp slips to the side
and Tramp counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdulaziz Tramp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Velazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tramp.
Velazquez misses with a body shot.
Tramp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tramp misses with a head kick.
Velazquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tramp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tramp throws a right hand that Velazquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velazquez also avoids with ease.
Tramp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manny Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulaziz Tramp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tramp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tramp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tramp avoids a kick to the body.
Velazquez feints and as Tramp raises his hands in defense, Velazquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez passes Tramp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Velazquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tramp tries to get to full guard but Velazquez has control of the leg.
Velazquez wants to pass to mount but Tramp is defending the position.
Tramp tries to roll over but Velazquez keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Velazquez connects with a nice short shot to Tramp's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tramp is refusing to be controlled, as Velazquez sits in half guard.
Velazquez is really struggling to control Tramp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tramp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Velazquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velazquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Velazquez.
Velazquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tramp is trying to maintain the position but Velazquez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tramp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Velazquez won't allow Tramp to sweep him here.
Tramp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manny Velazquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velazquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Velazquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tramp 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Velazquez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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