PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between CAIN VELASQUEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Burns III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns III has chosen Off with his head- Big Pun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

VELASQUEZ
vs
Burns III

225 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
245 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CAIN VELASQUEZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Burns III!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns III looks to land a right hand but VELASQUEZ moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from VELASQUEZ.
Burns III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VELASQUEZ.
Burns III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says VELASQUEZ as he avoids it easily.
Burns III moves out of range as VELASQUEZ throws a body kick.
VELASQUEZ misses with the combination.
VELASQUEZ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns III.
A big right from Burns III misses.
Burns III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Eugene Burns III has been cut.
Burns III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from VELASQUEZ as Burns III shoots in.
VELASQUEZ tries to bum rush Burns III with a series of wild strikes but Burns III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VELASQUEZ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns III walks into a left hand.
Burns III shoots in for a takedown but VELASQUEZ shows good takedown defense.
CAIN VELASQUEZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Burns III.
VELASQUEZ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns III.
VELASQUEZ throws a right and a left that Burns III avoids nicely.
VELASQUEZ misses with a two punch combination.
Burns III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VELASQUEZ.

VELASQUEZ lands a left and a right that sends Burns III crashing to the canvas! VELASQUEZ dives into mount looking to finish!

Burns III is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VELASQUEZ with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns III is still in real trouble! Can VELASQUEZ finish him?
Burns III is desperately trying to improve his position but VELASQUEZ has a good base and remains in mount.

VELASQUEZ working for a submission but Burns III is keeping him at bay.
Burns III seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ lands a big elbow.
Burns III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burns III tries to get to full guard but VELASQUEZ has control of the leg.
Burns III looks gassed!

Burns III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
VELASQUEZ lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns III tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Burns III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns III.

Burns III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VELASQUEZ defends it easily.
VELASQUEZ is in close to Burns III's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VELASQUEZ lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VELASQUEZ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
VELASQUEZ working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VELASQUEZ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
VELASQUEZ is in close to Burns III's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Burns III looking for a triangle here. VELASQUEZ is fighting it but it looks tight! Burns III pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, VELASQUEZ is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugene Burns III!