PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Reichenbach (ranked 4477 p4p, 123 weight class) and Yorn Beltic (ranked 2919 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Reichenbach
vs
Beltic

177 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Reichenbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorn Beltic!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichenbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltic circles away.
Beltic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reichenbach keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reichenbach's waist but Reichenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltic off to one side.
Beltic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beltic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beltic has a takedown stuffed.
Beltic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reichenbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reichenbach tries to clinch up.
Beltic throws a sloppy head kick and Reichenbach moves out of range easily.
Reichenbach throws a head kick that misses.
Reichenbach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beltic defends well and Reichenbach ends up having to push Beltic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reichenbach misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown but Reichenbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichenbach tried to score with a low kick but Beltic checks it.
Beltic shoots in looking for a takedown but Reichenbach manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reichenbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reichenbach as he jumps to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reichenbach - that will leave a mark!
Beltic is looking to clinch.
Beltic stuffs the takedown attempt from Reichenbach. Reichenbach gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltic wants to clinch up but Reichenbach keeps it at a distance.
Reichenbach ducks right into an uppercut from Beltic.
Reichenbach swings for the body but Beltic moves out of range.
Beltic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Reichenbach. No joy for Beltic on that attempt.
Reichenbach jabs Beltic to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Beltic scores with a takedown into Reichenbach's guard.
Reichenbach is wriggling around but Beltic manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beltic working Reichenbach over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltic wants to control but Reichenbach is keeping him busy.
Reichenbach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reichenbach tries to get out of the position.
Beltic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beltic looks winded!
Beltic controlling his opponent.
Reichenbach tries to buck Beltic off but he can't manage it.
Reichenbach has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltic trying to control momentarily.
Reichenbach covers up after that shot from Beltic.
Beltic misses with punches from the back.
Beltic lands punches and elbows.
Reichenbach trying to get back to his feet but Beltic is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorn Beltic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Beltic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bo Reichenbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltic or perhaps it was just good defense by Reichenbach, which made it look bad.

Beltic rushes Reichenbach and presses him up against the cage.

Beltic gets control of Reichenbach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beltic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reichenbach wants to stand but Beltic is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reichenbach stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichenbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltic is just out of range.
Reichenbach throws a wild body kick that Beltic sees coming a mile off.
Reichenbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltic is looking to clinch but Reichenbach is avoiding it.
Reichenbach fails with a takedown attempt.
Beltic wants to counter with a clinch but Reichenbach pushes him away.
Beltic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beltic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reichenbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltic shoots in but no luck this time.
Reichenbach throws a right hand that Beltic ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltic also avoids with ease.
As Reichenbach backs off Beltic throws a huge counter combo but Reichenbach manages to avoid it all.
Beltic doesn't manage to clinch there - Reichenbach circles away.

Beltic clinches up against the cage.
Beltic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reichenbach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Beltic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reichenbach's efforts to push away.
Reichenbach wants to break free but Beltic has control.

Beltic manages to break the clinch.
Reichenbach misses with a looping left.
Reichenbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reichenbach misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reichenbach throws out the jab.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown but Reichenbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Reichenbach drives through with a takedown into Beltic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Beltic has his feet on Reichenbach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beltic shoots for a double leg takedown but Reichenbach sprawls well. He's pushed Beltic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beltic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reichenbach. That's going to slow Beltic down.

Beltic moves into range and clinches up with Reichenbach.

Beltic pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reichenbach is looking to stand up but Beltic won't let him.
Reichenbach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beltic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reichenbach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reichenbach tries to stand but Beltic is controlling from the bottom.
Beltic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reichenbach's guard.

Reichenbach keeping full guard, as Beltic tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorn Beltic 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reichenbach tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Beltic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reichenbach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reichenbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltic fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Beltic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beltic tries to close the distance and clinch but Reichenbach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reichenbach tries to clinch there but Beltic circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reichenbach sprawls well. Reichenbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltic gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltic misses with a double jab
and Reichenbach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beltic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichenbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltic.
Beltic with the counter takedown but Reichenbach avoids it easily.

Beltic gets a clinch.
Beltic is trying to maintain a safe position but Reichenbach gets an underhook and turns Beltic into the cage.
Beltic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Beltic prevents Reichenbach from breaking the clinch.
Beltic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltic misses with some punches.
Reichenbach jumps guard but Beltic stands there with Reichenbach around his waist. Reichenbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beltic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reichenbach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reichenbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltic has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reichenbach wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltic won't allow it.
Reichenbach wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Reichenbach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reichenbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beltic is keeping busy.

Beltic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reichenbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Beltic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reichenbach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beltic is fending him off so far but Reichenbach persists. Nope, Beltic circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reichenbach swivels and escapes.
Beltic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reichenbach's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reichenbach.
Reichenbach has a takedown stuffed.
Reichenbach tries for a takedown but Beltic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Beltic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reichenbach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reichenbach pushes Beltic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beltic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Beltic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beltic has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reichenbach tries for a takedown but Beltic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reichenbach misses with a head kick.
Reichenbach tries to clinch but Beltic moves away
and Beltic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltic scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltic jabs Reichenbach right on the nose. Reichenbach blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reichenbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reichenbach checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltic moves out of range as Reichenbach strikes.
No luck for Beltic with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yorn Beltic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beltic 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!

Yorn Beltic wins by unanimous decision!