PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldrin Geolamen Jr (ranked 5974 p4p, 5938 weight class) and Keegan Bellemare (ranked 369 p4p, 367 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Geolamen Jr
vs
Bellemare

188 cm
18
145
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
137
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldrin Geolamen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keegan Bellemare!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geolamen Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellemare defends well and Geolamen Jr ends up having to push Bellemare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellemare changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Geolamen Jr to keep the fight standing.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but Geolamen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Geolamen Jr scores with a shot to the side of Bellemare's head.
Bellemare is trying to break the clinch but Geolamen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Bellemare is trying to drag Geolamen Jr to the mat but Geolamen Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aldrin Geolamen Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Bellemare.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but Geolamen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare tries for a takedown. No joy.
Geolamen Jr jumps guard but Bellemare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Geolamen Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bellemare smiles and moves away.
Bellemare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellemare takes a swing at Geolamen Jr's ribcage but misses.
Geolamen Jr attempts a counter takedown but Bellemare avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bellemare tries a head kick but it misses.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a counter combo.

Bellemare rushes Geolamen Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Geolamen Jr successfully pulls guard.
Geolamen Jr 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.
Bellemare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Geolamen Jr's guard.
Bellemare is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Geolamen Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bellemare is looking to clinch but Geolamen Jr is avoiding it.
Geolamen Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keegan Bellemare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellemare moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bellemare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geolamen Jr dives in and grabs Bellemare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellemare pushes down on Geolamen Jr's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellemare throws a nice looking combination but Geolamen Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geolamen Jr shoots in but no luck this time.

Geolamen Jr moves into the clinch.
Bellemare has Geolamen Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Geolamen Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bellemare's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellemare misses with a punch on the inside.
Geolamen Jr is trying to drag Bellemare to the mat but Bellemare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Bellemare manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Geolamen Jr.

Geolamen Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geolamen Jr jumps guard but Bellemare stands there with Geolamen Jr around his waist. Geolamen Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Geolamen Jr is trying to force a seperation but Bellemare has the dominant position.

Geolamen Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Bellemare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geolamen Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bellemare gets to his feet - Geolamen Jr follows without any prompting.
Keegan Bellemare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellemare throws a head kick but Geolamen Jr moves out of range.

Bellemare forces Geolamen Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Bellemare breaks the clinch.
Geolamen Jr misses with a double jab.

Geolamen Jr clinches up with Bellemare and pushes him back against the cage.
Bellemare tries to pull guard but Geolamen Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bellemare looks winded!
Geolamen Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bellemare to keep the fight standing.
Geolamen Jr prevents a body shot from Bellemare.

Geolamen Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geolamen Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keegan Bellemare will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A low kick lands for Bellemare.
Nice sprawl there from Bellemare as Geolamen Jr shoots in.
Bellemare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geolamen Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geolamen Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellemare tries to clinch there but Geolamen Jr circles away.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Bellemare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geolamen Jr counters with a series of strikes. Bellemare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Geolamen Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
As Bellemare tries to get set, Geolamen Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bellemare manages to avoid the attempt.
Geolamen Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bellemare closes the distance and pushes Geolamen Jr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bellemare breaks the clinch.
Bellemare blocks a head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Geolamen Jr blocks a head kick by Bellemare.
Bellemare darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Geolamen Jr counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellemare defends well and Geolamen Jr ends up having to push Bellemare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellemare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geolamen Jr keeps control of Bellemare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bellemare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geolamen Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellemare.
Bellemare is breathing heavily.
Bellemare lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Bellemare does no damage.
Geolamen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geolamen Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellemare counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldrin Geolamen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geolamen Jr goes for a double leg but Bellemare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellemare continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bellemare is controlling him.
Bellemare working hard to break the clinch.

Bellemare jumps guard.

Bellemare manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Bellemare keeps control of Geolamen Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellemare tries to pull guard but Geolamen Jr won't allow it.

Bellemare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geolamen Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellemare sprawls well. He's pushed Geolamen Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geolamen Jr dives in and grabs Bellemare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellemare pushes down on Geolamen Jr's head and hops out.
Aldrin Geolamen Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geolamen Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellemare pinned against the cage. Bellemare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellemare unleashes a big counter combination but Geolamen Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellemare closes the distance and clinches.

Bellemare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellemare lands a leg kick that knocks Geolamen Jr off balance momentarily.
Bellemare avoids the head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Bellemare avoids the head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Bellemare looks to land a body kick but Geolamen Jr moved away.
Geolamen Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bellemare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bellemare wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellemare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geolamen Jr fails to land the takedown.
Bellemare tries to close the distance and clinch but Geolamen Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellemare plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Geolamen Jr checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellemare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Geolamen Jr has Bellemare up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keegan Bellemare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Geolamen Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellemare is looking for the big counter here.
Geolamen Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Geolamen Jr goes for a double leg but Bellemare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellemare continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldrin Geolamen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellemare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bellemare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare feints and then cracks Geolamen Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Geolamen Jr down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellemare lands a front kick.
Bellemare throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geolamen Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellemare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geolamen Jr somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr with a poor takedown
and Bellemare counters with a two punch combo.
Geolamen Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellemare tries to avoid it but Geolamen Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellemare to the ground. Bellemare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellemare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bellemare scores with a head kick. Geolamen Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellemare jabs Geolamen Jr right on the nose. Geolamen Jr blinks but takes it well.

Geolamen Jr is rocked!
Bellemare lands a brutal head kick. Geolamen Jr looks out on his feet and Bellemare throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Keegan Bellemare!
Keegan Bellemare was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Aldrin Geolamen Jr had this to say: 'i will back'.