PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bleezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Pelano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pelano's choice of entrance music: I Wanna Be Somebody by WASP. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bleezy
vs
Pelano

175 cm
28
184 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

181 cm
28
183 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bleezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Pelano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bleezy scores with a takedown into Pelano's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bleezy won't allow Pelano to sweep him here.
Bleezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pelano is keeping the position for now.
Pelano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleezy.
Bleezy stopping the sweep attempt from Pelano.
Pelano trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pelano is controlling Bleezy's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hector Pelano was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pelano throws a head kick but Bleezy moves out of range.
Pelano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pelano misses with a two punch combination.
Pelano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bleezy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelano.
Pelano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleezy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pelano has time to react.
Bleezy throws a series of punches but Pelano avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pelano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleezy.
Bleezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleezy moves out of range of the body kick.
Pelano throws a series of punches but Bleezy moves out of range.
Bleezy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Pelano.
Bleezy misses the shot to the body.
Bleezy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pelano.

Bleezy feints and as Pelano raises his hands in defense, Bleezy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleezy looking to pass the guard.
Bleezy wants to control from the top but Pelano keeps moving.
Bleezy scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelano looking for a sweep. Not yet Pelano, not yet.
Bleezy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pelano keeping moving, preventing Bleezy from controlling successfully.
Bleezy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bleezy is thwarting Pelano's attempts to control the position.
Bleezy trying to mount his opponent but Pelano defends it.
Pelano gets full guard.
Bleezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pelano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelano has wrist control.
Pelano looking to control.
Pelano keeping moving, preventing Bleezy from controlling successfully.
Bleezy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector Pelano hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pelano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bleezy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Pelano.
Pelano misses with a wild combination.
Pelano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bleezy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bleezy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pelano tries to avoid it but Bleezy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pelano to the ground. Pelano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pelano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bleezy circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelano throws a head kick that misses.
Bleezy ducks under a wild hook from Pelano.
Pelano misses with a series of wild punches.
Hector Pelano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pelano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bleezy throws a looping overhand right but Pelano ducks down to avoid it.
Pelano keeps Bleezy at a distance using the push kick.
Pelano looks to land a combination but Bleezy avoids it well.
Pelano throws a nice looking combination but Bleezy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pelano throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bleezy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pelano did well to prevent Bleezy getting side control.
Bleezy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bleezy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleezy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bleezy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Pelano is refusing to be controlled, as Bleezy sits in half guard.
Bleezy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pelano wants to control but Bleezy is keeping busy.

Bleezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bleezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pelano is just riding it out for now. Bleezy eventually gives up the hold.
Jay Bleezy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bleezy is working hard here to advance position.
Bleezy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pelano keeps working.
Pelano wants to control but Bleezy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pelano is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelano is looking to control Bleezy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pelano avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Hector Pelano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pelano misses with a two punch combination.
Bleezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelano moves away.
Pelano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bleezy.
Pelano connects with a jab.
Bleezy is looking to clinch but Pelano is avoiding it.
Bleezy misses with a hook. Pelano ducked under it nicely.
Bleezy swings for the body but Pelano moves out of range.
Pelano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bleezy throws out the jab.
Bleezy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pelano pinned against the cage. Pelano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pelano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bleezy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelano cracks the inside of Bleezy's front leg.
Bleezy throws a combination. Pelano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bleezy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelano moves away.
Hector Pelano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pelano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pelano catches Bleezy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bleezy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pelano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pelano throws a hook to the side of Bleezy's head but Bleezy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleezy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pelano thuds his right hand into Bleezy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pelano takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pelano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pelano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleezy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bleezy dominated that second round.
That's time! Bleezy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pelano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pelano.
Bleezy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pelano.
Pelano throws an overhand right that lands on Bleezy's shoulder, as Bleezy tries to avoid the shot.
Bleezy throws a big shot that misses.
Pelano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jay Bleezy has been cut.
Bleezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelano moves away.
Pelano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleezy misses with a hook. Pelano ducked under it nicely.

Bleezy feints and as Pelano raises his hands in defense, Bleezy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bleezy wants to control from the top but Pelano keeps moving.
Bleezy wants to pass the guard but Pelano is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleezy won't allow Pelano to sweep him here.
Bleezy wants to control from the top but Pelano keeps moving.
Pelano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Bleezy.
Pelano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pelano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bleezy.
Bleezy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bleezy scores with a decent looking hook.
Pelano throws a solid leg kick but Bleezy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pelano.
Pelano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pelano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bleezy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleezy.
Pelano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bleezy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bleezy showed some decent athleticism there.

Bleezy is working for a submission of some sort.
Bleezy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleezy slips a nice elbow through Pelano's hands, connecting with Pelano's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleezy wants to take a breather but Pelano is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleezy drops an elbow to the side of Pelano's head.
Pelano is not content to let Bleezy control the position.
Hector Pelano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bleezy wants to pass the guard but Pelano is defending well.
Bleezy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Bleezy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pelano fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pelano.
Pelano misses with a two punch combination.
Bleezy lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Bleezy.
Pelano tries a head kick but it misses.
Pelano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Pelano scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleezy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bleezy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pelano.

Bleezy drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pelano trying to keep a closed guard but Bleezy is proving a slippery customer.
Bleezy passes Pelano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Bleezy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bleezy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Bleezy!
In his post fight interview, Jay Bleezy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.