PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bellamy (ranked 2426 p4p, 3600 weight class) and Peter Tiernan (ranked 244 p4p, 339 weight class). Peter Tiernan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bellamy
vs
Tiernan

181 cm
25
157
6 - 5 - 0

162 cm
30
150
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bellamy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Bellamy does no damage.
Tiernan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bellamy defends it well.
Tiernan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiernan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bellamy rushes Tiernan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bellamy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bellamy gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bellamy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bellamy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Bellamy has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bellamy lands a left hand.
Tiernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellamy avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Bellamy.
Tiernan looking for a takedown.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan.
Tiernan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bellamy after a bit of a struggle.
Tiernan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bellamy after a bit of a struggle.
Tiernan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bellamy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiernan jumps guard but Bellamy stands there with Tiernan around his waist. Tiernan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bellamy lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Tiernan avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the cage.
Bellamy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bellamy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bellamy tries a knee to the head but Tiernan blocks it.
Bellamy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiernan managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy is leaning against Tiernan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bellamy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiernan up against the cage.
Tiernan looking for a takedown.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy pushes Tiernan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bellamy as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tiernan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bellamy lands a body shot.
Tiernan tries to break free but Bellamy pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan.
Tiernan is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bellamy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
Bellamy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiernan being controlled against the cage.
Tiernan fails to pull guard.
Bellamy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Tiernan managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan tries to pull guard but Bellamy holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiernan drops back down to his feet.
Bellamy lands a left hand.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan is trying to break the clinch but Bellamy has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bellamy throws a big shot that misses.
Bellamy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Bellamy instigates a clinch.
Bellamy misses with a body punch.
Bellamy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellamy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiernan has Bellamy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellamy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan is trying to break free.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tiernan has clasped his hands together around Bellamy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Tiernan tries for a kimura but Bellamy is defending well.
Tiernan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiernan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tiernan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Tiernan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tiernan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellamy but Bellamy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bellamy throws a big counter combination but Tiernan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bellamy lands a two punch combo.
Tiernan dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.

Bellamy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy keeps control of Tiernan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiernan is looking to control Bellamy's arms but Bellamy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiernan has his back to the cage.
Bellamy lands a body shot.
Tiernan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bellamy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan.

Bellamy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body.
Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bellamy has Tiernan up against the cage in a clinch.

Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bellamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiernan can do to turn this around?
Tiernan dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bellamy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiernan's head backwards.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiernan. Tiernan gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiernan shoots for a takedown but Bellamy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellamy misses with a double jab.
Bellamy is looking to wear down Tiernan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellamy.
We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Shadow Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Tiernan drives through with a takedown into Bellamy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bellamy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tiernan wants to control from the top but Bellamy keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiernan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Tiernan from controlling successfully.
Bellamy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiernan is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bellamy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bellamy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tiernan tries to keep at a distance but Bellamy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiernan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellamy won't allow it.
Bellamy lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan is trying to drag Bellamy to the mat but Bellamy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bellamy stops a takedown attempt from Tiernan.
Tiernan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan.
A shot in the inside from Bellamy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses.

Bellamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bellamy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiernan, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellamy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gary Bellamy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bellamy tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bellamy smiles and moves away.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt.

Bellamy forces Tiernan back against the cage and clinches.
Bellamy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bellamy lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiernan's face.
Tiernan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bellamy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bellamy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tiernan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bellamy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiernan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bellamy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bellamy blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiernan is defended easily by Bellamy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiernan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiernan tries to pull guard but Bellamy holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiernan drops back down to his feet.
Tiernan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bellamy prevents it.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan shoots for a takedown but Bellamy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellamy clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bellamy clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bellamy digs a good body shot into Tiernan's ribs.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bellamy has Tiernan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellamy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bellamy is pressed up against the cage. Tiernan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bellamy down to the mat. Bellamy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bellamy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellamy, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Bellamy thanked Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).