PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Rheinallt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pep Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rheinallt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Alice in Chains - We Die Young. Bolt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragonball Z - Hikari no Willpower. Gavin Rheinallt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rheinallt
vs
Bolt

189 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gavin Rheinallt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pep Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolt misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rheinallt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pep Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rheinallt blocks a head kick by Bolt.
Bolt misses with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Bolt both land. Nice combination.
Rheinallt avoids the head kick by Bolt.
A combination from Bolt does no damage.
Rheinallt misses with the combination.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Bolt avoids the head kick by Rheinallt.
Rheinallt slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Bolt tries to clinch but Rheinallt is having none of it.

Rheinallt feints and as Bolt raises his hands in defense, Rheinallt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rheinallt stands up and waves to Bolt to follow him.
Rheinallt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolt.

Rheinallt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rheinallt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rheinallt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rheinallt is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rheinallt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rheinallt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Rheinallt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rheinallt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
Bolt throws a lazy head kick

and Rheinallt counters with a single leg into guard. Bolt didn't expect that.
Rheinallt looking to pass the guard.
Bolt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rheinallt controls the pace.
Rheinallt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bolt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gavin Rheinallt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt swinging wilding here.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses

and Rheinallt counters by clinching up.

Rheinallt is trying to trip Bolt. He has hold of a leg but Bolt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rheinallt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rheinallt gets to his feet - Bolt follows without any prompting.
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick

and Rheinallt moves into the clinch.
Rheinallt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rheinallt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rheinallt keeps control of Bolt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rheinallt tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolt avoids the damage to the body.
Bolt has had enough of the clinch but Rheinallt keeps him there for the moment.
Bolt has had enough of the clinch but Rheinallt keeps him there for the moment.
Bolt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolt has had enough of the clinch but Rheinallt keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bolt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bolt is trying to break free.

Bolt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rheinallt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bolt to the mat. Bolt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rheinallt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rheinallt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rheinallt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rheinallt content to stall in guard here.
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.
Rheinallt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rheinallt is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rheinallt sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rheinallt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolt's guard.
Rheinallt is just content to waste time from the top position. Bolt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rheinallt stands and steps away. Bolt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gavin Rheinallt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rheinallt has closed the distance and engaged Bolt in a clinch.
Bolt has had enough of the clinch but Rheinallt keeps him there for the moment.
Rheinallt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bolt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bolt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bolt is trying to break the clinch but Rheinallt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rheinallt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolt fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rheinallt.
Bolt pushes Rheinallt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rheinallt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Rheinallt decides to stand back up. Rheinallt steps back and let's Bolt get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt throws a lazy head kick
and Rheinallt counters with a good low kick that Bolt was not able to check.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolt.
Bolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Bolt.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rheinallt.
Bolt throws a head kick but Rheinallt moves out of range.
Bolt throws a head kick but Rheinallt moves out of range.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses

so Rheinallt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rheinallt is standing up over Bolt. Bolt looks to escape but Rheinallt dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rheinallt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is trying to buck Rheinallt off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rheinallt decides to stand back up.
Pep Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Rheinallt moves out of range.
Bolt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Bolt misses
and Rheinallt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bolt throws a lazy head kick

and Rheinallt counters with a takedown into side control.
Rheinallt takes a little break here. Bolt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bolt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rheinallt asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gavin Rheinallt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rheinallt, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Rheinallt!