PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Bellido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayweather Jr
vs
Bellido

185 cm
27
163 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

178 cm
33
168 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dale Bellido!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Bellido takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bellido walks into a left hand.
Mayweather Jr scores with a hook to the body. Bellido takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Bellido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Mayweather Jr.
Dale Bellido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mayweather Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather Jr cracks a nice hook into Bellido's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr thuds his right hand into Bellido's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bellido shoots in but Mayweather Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayweather Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bellido moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather Jr, as that shot connected.
Bellido falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayweather Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bellido thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bellido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather Jr moves away.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellido fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bellido misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Bellido.
Bellido swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayweather Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bellido dives in and scores a takedown into Mayweather Jr's guard.
Bellido trying to control but Mayweather Jr is working from the bottom.
Mayweather Jr wants to stand but Bellido is controlling the position.
Bellido postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellido won't allow Mayweather Jr to get back to his feet.
Bellido working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayweather Jr's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellido accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellido is standing up over Mayweather Jr. Mayweather Jr looks to escape but Bellido dives into side control.
Mayweather Jr is not content to let Bellido control the position.
Bellido has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bellido throws an elbow but Mayweather Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayweather Jr prevents Bellido from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bellido looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellido happy to just control the position for now.
Bellido lands an elbow.

Bellido is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mayweather Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bellido working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayweather Jr holding on.
The ground and pound from Bellido seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bellido misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather Jr dodges the ground and pound from Bellido.
Bellido scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mayweather Jr to see if he's OK.
Bellido working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Bellido dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bellido changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather Jr tries to avoid it but Bellido manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather Jr to the ground. Mayweather Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayweather Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellido needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Bellido misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather Jr throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bellido is defended easily by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Bellido's head.
Mayweather Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Mayweather Jr feints a jab promting Bellido to slip. Mayweather Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bellido slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mayweather Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bellido misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellido moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather Jr pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellidos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mayweather Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayweather Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bellido doesn't seem bothered though.
Bellido fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayweather Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bellido drops his hands momentarily and Mayweather Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Bellido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Bellido seems unphased.
Mayweather Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bellido shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather Jr sprawls well. Mayweather Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bellido gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Bellido.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Mayweather Jr lands with a cross.

Bellido is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellido fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellido is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather Jr finish him?
Bellido takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mayweather Jr drops Bellido with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mayweather Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Mayweather Jr!