PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Eltsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Velasquez
vs
Eltsov

188 cm
21
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
251 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

[B2F] Born 2 Fight

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viacheslav Eltsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eltsov sprawls well. Eltsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Eltsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eltsov pinned against the cage. Eltsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Eltsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velasquez thinking.
Eltsov misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez with a poor takedown

and Eltsov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Eltsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Velasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eltsov tries to avoid it but Velasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eltsov to the ground. Eltsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Eltsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eltsov throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eltsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez tries a low kick but Eltsov avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eltsov misses with a straight right.
Eltsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eltsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Eltsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez misses with a leg kick
and Eltsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eltsov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Eltsov sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Eltsov scores with a hook to the body. Velasquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Eltsov.
Eltsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velasquez. Velasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Eltsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Eltsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Eltsov.
Eltsov cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
Velasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eltsov tries to avoid it but Velasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eltsov to the ground. Eltsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eltsov but Eltsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velasquez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eltsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasquez swivels and escapes.
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eltsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Velasquez gets a double leg takedown into Eltsov's guard.
Eltsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eltsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eltsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasquez manages to get himself to full guard.

Eltsov gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting.
Eltsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eltsov as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eltsov misses with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eltsov lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eltsov, as that shot connected.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Eltsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eltsov, as that shot connected.
Eltsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eltsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Eltsov.
Nice defenses there by Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Eltsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Eltsov which made him look bad.
Eltsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Eltsov which made him look bad.
Eltsov looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed

and Eltsov counters with a crisp one two that drops Velasquez! Eltsov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Velasquez to his feet! Velasquez is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eltsov throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Velasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velasquez.
Eltsov throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Eltsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eltsov misses with an uppercut

and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eltsov wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Eltsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eltsov is controlling him.
Velasquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Eltsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eltsov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Eltsov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Velasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Eltsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eltsov throws a half hearted mid kick.

Eltsov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Eltsov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez is looking to sweep but instead, Eltsov has passed into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viacheslav Eltsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eltsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viacheslav Eltsov!