PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 501 p4p, 1318 weight class) and Richmond Belvedere (ranked 30 p4p, 71 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. This should be a great matchup!

Frost
vs
Belvedere

168 cm
26
135
11 - 9 - 0

168 cm
25
142
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Carnage Clothing

Dick Dolla Douchebag
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belvedere.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belvederes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belvedere or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Belvedere thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Belvedere. Belvedere gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Belvedere misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belvedere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost slips a straight right by Belvedere.
Good shot there by Belvedere.
Robert Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Belvedere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Belvedere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Belvedere misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belvedere is defended easily by Frost.
Robert Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Frost throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frost!
Belvedere scores with a punch to the head.
Belvedere lands with an overhand left.
Belvedere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belvedere swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere misses with a double jab.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a low kick but Belvedere avoids it.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Belvedere avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Belvedere.
Nice body kick from Frost.
Belvedere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost slips a straight right by Belvedere.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost takes one on the button.
Belvedere misses with a few strikes there.
Belvedere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belvedere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belvedere throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belvedere throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a head kick. That will keep Belvedere thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Belvedere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belvedere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Belvedere looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belvedere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost slips under a jab.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Belvedere misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Belvedere backing up. Belvedere nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belvedere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belvedere lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Robert Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost slips a jab from Belvedere.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Belvedere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Belvedere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFrost.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Belvedere misses with a wild body shot.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
Belvedere dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belvedere cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Belvedere lands with a right hand.
Belvedere throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere there.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Frost.
Belvedere throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belvedere scores with a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Belvedere to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost wants to sweep here but Belvedere controlling him for the moment.
Frost is looking to stand up but Belvedere isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belvedere is on top in guard.

Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Robert Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belvedere defends it easily.
Belvedere postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Belvedere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belvedere won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Belvedere postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Frost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frost is trying to keep Belvedere in close.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost looking to control but Belvedere passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Belvedere shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost throws a leg kick but Belvedere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking hook.
Belvedere misses with the combination.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere throws out the jab.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frost lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Richmond Belvedere has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost slips under a jab.
Belvedere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost lands a high kick!

Belvedere is rocked!
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Belvedere tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost throws a series of punches but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
Belvedere seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belvedere misses with a two punch combination.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a series of punches but Belvedere avoids them all with ease.
Frost tries to move into range but Belvedere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Belvedere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Belvedere scores with a hook.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.

Belvedere closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frost did well to prevent Belvedere getting side control.

Frost manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Belvedere keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belvedere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Belvedere now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well,Frost is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belvedere slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Belvedere jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Belvedere throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere there.
Frost throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richmond Belvedere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves forwards but Belvedere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Belvedere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belvedere throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Belvedere.
Belvedere scores with a body shot.
Belvedere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body.
Robert Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Belvedere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belvedere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!

Richmond Belvedere wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Richmond Belvedere made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Robert Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.