PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellator comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson Never Learned. Minotauro has chosen Buckethead - jump man as his entrance music. Frank Bellator had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bellator
vs
Minotauro

181 cm
25
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
34
267 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Bellator as he connects with a hook.
Bellator throws a hook but Minotauro blocks it.
Frank Bellator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minotauro throws out the jab.
Bellator looks to score with a jab to the body but Minotauro is just out of range.
Minotauro missing with a left hand there. Bellator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Bellator misses.
Minotauro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Frank Bellator has been cut.
Minotauro throws a jab when Bellator was well out of range.
Bellator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minotauro throws the kick towards the body but Bellator avoids it.
Bellator throws a shot from downtown. Minotauro moves away and avoids it.
Bellator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minotauro.
Bellator swings for the body but Minotauro moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minotauro moves away from the strike by Bellator.
Bellator throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Minotauro.
Bellator lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Bellator misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Minotauro.
Ze Minotauro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minotauro moves away.
Bellator takes a swing at Minotauro's ribcage but misses.
Bellator just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bellator missing with a left hand there. Minotauro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minotauro motions for Bellator to come forward. Minotauro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bellator avoids the body shot from Minotauro.
Bellator connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bellator tries for a takedown but Minotauro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bellator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minotauro throws a lazy right hand but Bellator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator shoots in looking for a takedown but Minotauro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bellator's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bellator feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minotauro has control of Bellator's left arm, preventing Bellator from doing any damage.
Minotauro trying to keep a closed guard but Bellator is proving a slippery customer.
Bellator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Minotauro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bellator escapes and throws Minotauro's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Bellator is trying to get an arm triangle but Minotauro is defending well.
Minotauro struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking to regain half guard here but Bellator keeps moving and retains side control.
Bellator in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bellator misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bellator working the ground and pound but Minotauro is defending the strikes.
Minotauro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bellator in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellator in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Bellator tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minotauro regains half guard.
Bellator 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.
Bellator trying to mount his opponent but Minotauro defends it.
Bellator thows a huge punch but Minotauro dodges it nicely.
Bellator with the ground and pound but Minotauro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bellator working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Bellator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minotauro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minotauro has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bellator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Minotauro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Minotauro finds it's target.
Minotauro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Bellator looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Minotauro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minotauro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Minotauro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bellator passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Minotauro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bellator tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellator has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minotauro is trying to improve his position.
Bellator landing strikes.
Bellator looks up at the clock and then as Minotauro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bellator smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bellator throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Minotauro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Bellator there.

That's two 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!
Bellator wants to free his trapped foot but Minotauro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minotauro tries to roll over but Bellator keeps him under control.
Minotauro trying to control from the bottom.
Bellator working Minotauro over with strikes.
Bellator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bellator prevents Minotauro from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Bellator there.
Bellator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellator is looking for a kimura but Minotauro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellator to get the leverage.
Bellator scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minotauro taking some punishment here, with Bellator in his half guard.

Bellator is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellator is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bellator throws a strike but Minotauro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the position but Bellator postures up.
Bellator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minotauro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellator trying to control but Minotauro postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bellator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minotauro won't allow Bellator to sweep him here.

Bellator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minotauro 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro won't allow Bellator to sweep him here.
Bellator can't keep his opponent in guard - Minotauro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bellator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bellator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minotauro momentarily.
Minotauro throws a low kick but Bellator avoids it.
Minotauro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minotauro scores with a shot to the body.
Bellator misses with a straight right.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but Bellator moved away.
Bellator is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minotauro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ze Minotauro seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bellator drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bellator wants to control from the top but Minotauro keeps moving.
Bellator throwing strikes but missing.
Minotauro 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator throws an elbow that misses. Minotauro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bellator's guard. Nice move by Minotauro!

Bellator working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Minotauro has passed into half guard!
Minotauro trying to control from half guard but Bellator is working away.
Bellator is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellator trying to control here.
Bellator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minotauro.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator trying to control from the bottom.
Bellator tries to get to full guard but Minotauro has control of the leg.
Bellator works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minotauro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellator is keeping the position for now.

Bellator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minotauro passes into side control.
Minotauro scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro taking a break here but Bellator is having none of it and regains half guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the action in half guard but Bellator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minotauro throwing shots but Bellator is blocking nicely.
Bellator is pressing down on Minotauro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bellator trying to strike off his back.
Minotauro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellator is keeping the position for now.
Bellator keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.
Minotauro postures up.
Minotauro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minotauro.

Bellator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minotauro is fighting to break Bellator's control of his arms but Bellator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank Bellator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bellator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minotauro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellator.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Bellator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellator, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Bellator!
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