PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Belstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Zombie - Never Gonna Stop. Dominic Belstead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belstead
vs
Grey

175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Belstead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Grey!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss

and Belstead counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grey won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grey is trying to control Belstead's posture but Belstead avoids it.
Grey tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belstead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Belstead are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Belstead swings around for an armbar but Grey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Belstead's guard.

Belstead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grey is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Belstead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belstead trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belstead looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Belstead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Grey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Belstead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belstead.
Grey misses with a takedown

and Belstead counters with a shoot takedown. Grey fights it but they end up in guard.
Belstead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belstead tries to free his leg and advance position but Grey is retaining full guard.

Belstead is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grey has escaped and now he's on top!

Belstead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey trying to control but Belstead is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belstead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between Belstead's legs - danger averted.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Belstead is keeping the position.

Belstead working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Belstead has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Belstead.
Belstead manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Belstead seems to be looking for submissions.

Grey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belstead pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belstead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belstead lands in his opponent's guard.

Grey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belstead trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belstead is working Grey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belstead with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belstead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belstead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belstead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belstead trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.

Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belstead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belstead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belstead passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belstead is looking for a kimura but Grey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belstead to get the leverage.

Belstead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belstead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belstead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Belstead seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.

Belstead postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grey to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey tries to bum rush Belstead with a series of wild strikes but Belstead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Belstead shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grey is trying to defend but Belstead finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belstead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Belstead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grey wants to control but Belstead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belstead has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belstead is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.

Belstead seems to be looking for submissions.

Belstead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belstead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Belstead 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Belstead shoots in and gets a takedown into Grey's guard.
Belstead passes Grey's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Belstead is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
Belstead trying to control from Grey's half guard. Grey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belstead throws a big elbow that misses.
Belstead throwing strikes from guard but Grey blocks nicely.
Belstead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belstead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belstead trying to control the action but Grey is working from the bottom.

Grey actively working from the bottom here.

Belstead is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.

Belstead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belstead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belstead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Belstead is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
Grey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belstead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belstead is trying to control the action in half guard but Grey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominic Belstead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Belstead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belstead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Belstead is taking a breather. Grey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grey wants to control but Belstead is keeping busy.

Belstead looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is trying to control but can't.
Dominic Belstead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belstead trying to control the pace.

Belstead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trevor Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belstead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Belstead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belstead, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Belstead!
After winning the bout, Dominic Belstead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.