PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richter Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Flowers. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Belmont
vs
Reis

168 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richter Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belmont is defended easily by Reis.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont dodges the punch combination from Reis.
Reis is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Reis.
Reis throws a series of punches but Belmont moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Reis lands with a nice combination. Belmont backs away looking to recover.
Reis misses with a double jab.
Reis throws a right hand that Belmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmont also avoids with ease.
Reis leaves Belmont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belmont moves out of range as Reis throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belmont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richter Belmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis misses with a few strikes there.

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.
No joy there for Reis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Belmont shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belmont is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmont pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Reis dominated that 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.

Belmont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reis avoids it really well and circles away.
Reis throws a series of punches but Belmont moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reis pinned against the cage. Reis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belmont takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reis is looking to clinch but Belmont is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Belmont scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belmont is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belmont is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belmont stops Reis from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmont has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belmont controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richter Belmont dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Belmont has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belmont there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reis tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belmont.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis throws a right hand that Belmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmont also avoids with ease.
Reis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmont.
Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Reis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigo Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belmont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belmont misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richter Belmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reis.
Belmont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reis sprawls well. Reis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belmont gets slowly back to his feet.
Reis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Belmont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reis!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Reis!