PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 1719 p4p, 198 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 927 p4p, 115 weight class). Beckett Bellwether struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bombs
vs
Bellwether

190 cm
38
245 lbs
31 - 32 - 0

180 cm
38
293 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Dark Knight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs with a hook.
Bellwether uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombs.
It seemed like Bellwether was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomb Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellwether keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombs.
Bellwether walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bombs.
Nice cross by Bellwether.
Good exchange - Bellwether coming out on top.
Bombs lands with an overhand left.
Bellwether will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bellwether shoots and misses
and Bombs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Bombs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bellwether misses with an uppercut. Bombs saw that one coming.
Bombs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bellwether misses with a right hand
and Bombs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bombs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bombs catches Bellwether with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs lands a head shot.
Bombs pushes Bellwether away with a front kick.
Bomb Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombs connects with a right hand. Bellwether shakes it off.
Bombs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellwether manages to avoid it.
Bellwether walks into a jab.
Bombs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellwether has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bombs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bombs misses with a right hand
and Bellwether counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bellwether tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bombs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellwether somewhat.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellwether tries to score with a low kick but Bombs moves his leg out of the way.
Bellwether pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bombs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Bombs.
Bellwether walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bellwether misses with a looping left.
Bombs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bombs.
Bombs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bombs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bellwether feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether moves forwards but Bombs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Bellwether - just one landing.
Bombs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellwether. Bellwether obviously looking to wear him down.
Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
Bellwether changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
Bombs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bellwether has a takedown stuffed.
Bombs tried to counter with a leg kick but Bellwether avoided it.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Bombs.
Bombs scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bellwether ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bellwether slips under a jab from Bombs.
Bellwether tries a quick counter leg kick but Bombs is wise to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bombs.
Bellwether misses with an uppercut.
Bombs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bellwether avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs punishes Bellwether's body with a nice straight punch.
Bellwether misses with a hook. Bombs ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bombs. That snapped Bellwether's head back.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bellwether is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bellwether ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
Bellwether tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bombs stuffs the takedown attempt from Bellwether. Bellwether gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellwether avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bellwether lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bombs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bellwether throws a nice looking combination but Bombs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bombs defending well as Bellwether loads up on a big left hand.
Bellwether throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bombs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bombs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bellwether counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bellwether.
Bellwether stops Bombs from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bombs holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellwether preventing the sweep.
Bombs wants to stand up but Bellwether is controlling him.

Bellwether drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bombs dives on top into guard.

Bombs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bellwether is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellwether has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Sports Incorporated. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bombs content to stall in guard here.

Bombs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bombs trying to control but Bellwether is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs controlling from the top position.

Bombs stands up and waves to Bellwether to follow him.
Bombs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bellwether on the side of the head.
Bombs misses with a looping left.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Bellwether moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellwether! But no joy.
Bombs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Bombs misses.
Bellwether takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bomb Bombs is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombs tries to land a front kick but Bellwether steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bombs throws a jab when Bellwether was well out of range.
Bombs connects with the punch.
Bellwether takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Bellwether is out of range.
Bombs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellwether can do to turn this around?

Bombs gets caught flat footed, as Bellwether shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bellwether looking to pass the guard.
Bellwether stands and throws Bombs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bombs tries to buck Bellwether off but Bellwether is having none of it.
Bombs wants to control but Bellwether postures up.

Bellwether tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellwether has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bellwether wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bombs, who protects the arm well.

Bellwether tries for a kimura but Bombs is defending well.

Bellwether is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bombs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bellwether tries for a kimura but Bombs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bombs misses with a head kick.
Bombs throws a right hand that misses
and Bellwether counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bombs misses with a hook.
Bellwether avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bombs throws a hook but Bellwether blocks it.
Bombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs checks a low kick from Bellwether.
Bombs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Bellwether feints the counter takedown.
Bombs moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick

and Bellwether counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bombs is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bombs avoid being mounted?
Bombs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bellwether prevents Bombs from standing back up.

Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet.

Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Bombs tries to kick Bellwether off but Bellwether keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bellwether seems to be looking for submissions.

Bellwether is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bombs sees it coming and defends easily.
Bombs is looking to escape.

Bellwether looking for a submission but Bombs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Bellwether has gone for a leg lock! Bombs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bellwether's guard.

Bellwether is working an open guard so Bombs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs connects with a leg kick. Bellwether looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bombs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellwether tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bombs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellwether looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bombs connects with the punch.
Bomb Bombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Bellwether.
Jab, jab by Bombs - just one landing.
Bellwether has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bombs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bellwether shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bombs defends it nicely.
Bombs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beckett Bellwether has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bellwether takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bellwether uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombs.
Bellwether gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bombs.
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!
Bellwether ducks right into an uppercut from Bombs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bellwether crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bombs - the referee stops the clock and Bellwether gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bombs. Bellwether manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bombs connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bombs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bombs swinging wildly here.
Bellwether drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bombs defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bomb Bombs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bombs, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Bombs!
Beckett Bellwether spoke after the fight, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.