PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Belousov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Goncalves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goncalves
vs
Belousov

164 cm
27
146 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Belousov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goncalves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belousov wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Belousov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Goncalves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Belousov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belousov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.

Belousov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goncalves sprawls well initially but Belousov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goncalves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goncalves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belousov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belousov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Belousov lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belousov working Goncalves over with strikes.
Goncalves won't allow Belousov to pass to mount.
Belousov working the head and body with strikes.

Belousov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Goncalves tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belousov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastian Belousov!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Belousov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.