PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Velasquez
vs
Browne

188 cm
26
255 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

201 cm
31
257 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 12 - 12 - 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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Browne !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Browne as Velasquez shoots in.
Browne doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Browne won't be happy with that.
Velasquez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Browne is avoiding damage well.
Browne is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Browne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez working Browne over with strikes.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Browne is defending well.
Browne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Browne on the ground.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Browne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Browne is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Browne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Browne keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Browne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez stands and throws Browne 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Browne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasquez's best efforts.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Browne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Velasquez.
Browne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Browne throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Browne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velasquez is now in Browne 's guard. A big mistake from Browne there, giving up the dominant position!

Browne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez wants to get up but he can't break Browne 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Velasquez throws a strike but Browne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne postures up in Velasquez's guard and throws a big left but Velasquez blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Browne has gone for a leg lock! Velasquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Browne 's guard.
Browne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.

Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasquez defends well.
Velasquez works over Browne with some ground and pound from guard.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Browne is retaining full guard.
Browne wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Browne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Browne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne preventing the sweep.
Browne throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.

Browne looking for a triangle here. Velasquez is fighting it but it looks tight! Browne 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 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Travis Browne !