PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Bellavia (ranked 2566 p4p, 2545 weight class) and Money Pacman (ranked 188 p4p, 187 weight class). 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.

Bellavia
vs
Pacman

170 cm
29
134
10 - 4 - 0

165 cm
25
135
10 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Bellavia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bellavia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bellavia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pacman throws Bellavia to one side and escapes!

Pacman instigates a clinch.
Bellavia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacman stops a takedown attempt from Bellavia.

Pacman jumps into guard, dragging Bellavia to the mat.
Bellavia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pacman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pacman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bellavia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bellavia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacman defends well.

Bellavia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Pacman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bellavia is looking for a triangle but Pacman pushes his legs off easily.

Bellavia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacman defends well.
Pacman tries to stand but Bellavia is controlling from the bottom.

Bellavia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacman defends it easily.
Pacman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellavia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pacman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellavia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacman has managed to get both his arms back between Bellavia's legs - danger averted.
Pacman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bellavia's guard.

Bellavia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bellavia working for submissions but it's allowed Pacman to get to half guard.

Bellavia actively working from the bottom here.

Bellavia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bellavia looking for submissions off his back.

Bellavia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bellavia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Pacman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellavia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Pacman misses.
Pacman throws a big shot that misses.
Bellavia shoots in but Pacman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacman throws out a counter right but Bellavia avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Bellavia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Bellavia moved out of range.
It looked like Bellavia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacman throws a hook but Bellavia avoids it easily.
Bellavia shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellavia defending well as Pacman loads up on a big left hand.
Pacman throws out a powerful jab.
Bellavia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Pacman misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellavia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacman as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacman misses the target.
Bellavia tries to move into range but Pacman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacman loads up on a big right hand but Bellavia slips the punch.
Pacman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pacman misses with a straight left.
Pacman misses with a lunging right hand
and Bellavia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellavia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pacman misses with a looping right.
Bellavia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pacman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Pacman gets caught flat footed, as Bellavia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bellavia postures up and lands a big shot to Pacman's brow.
Bellavia won't allow Pacman to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Money Pacman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bellavia throws a nice looking combination but Pacman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bellavia's hands.
Antonio Bellavia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Bellavia.
Pacman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bellavia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Bellavia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacman throws a poor cross that misses
and Bellavia counters with a left to the body.
Bellavia fails to land the takedown.
Pacman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bellavia misses its target.
Bellavia scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman misses with a hook. Bellavia ducked under it nicely.
Pacman misses with a left hand
and Pacman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bellavia ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Bellavia works over Pacman's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Bellavia moved out of range.
Bellavia slips under a jab.
Pacman throws a right hand that misses
and Bellavia counters with a straight right hand.
Bellavia shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Bellavia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellavia dives in and grabs Pacman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacman pushes down on Bellavia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Bellavia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellavia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacman.
Bellavia slips a jab from Pacman.
Bellavia throws a series of punches but Pacman moves out of range.
Pacman swinging wildly here.
Money Pacman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bellavia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellavia somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellavia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pacman looks to land a left hand but Bellavia moved out of range nicely.
Bellavia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bellavia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellavia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bellavia's head.
Bellavia throws a body shot but no joy.

Bellavia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacman sprawls well initially but Bellavia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pacman looks like he's trying to stand up.

Pacman is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellavia.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman tries to get to full guard but Bellavia has control of the leg.
Pacman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellavia.
Pacman is trying to stand.
Bellavia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellavia passes to side control.
Pacman wants to control but Bellavia postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bellavia is controlling him well.

Bellavia is working to tighten his grip on Pacman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pacman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bellavia is really squeezing tight and eventually Pacman passes out! Bellavia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Bellavia!