PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Belousov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Hailmary as his entrance music. TJ Maximus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebastian Belousov's chin.

Belousov
vs
Maximus

178 cm
22
150 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

176 cm
28
147 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Damnfield clothing

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Belousov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belousov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maximus quickly recovers to half guard.
Belousov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belousov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belousov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belousov is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Belousov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Belousov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximus defending well though.
Belousov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus pushes Belousov off looking to stand but Belousov dives back in and keeps control.

Belousov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Belousov eventually gives up the hold.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belousov is working away from the top position though.
Belousov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belousov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Belousov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Maximus connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus stuffs the takedown.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belousov.

Belousov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belousov showed some decent athleticism there.
Maximus is looking to escape.
Belousov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belousov throwing shots but Maximus is blocking nicely.
Belousov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Belousov lands with a punch from half guard.
Belousov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belousov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Belousov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Belousov moves out of range.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Belousov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maximus to the mat! Maximus manages to get full guard.
Belousov postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belousov postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.

Belousov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maximus, up you get!
Maximus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus looks winded!
Belousov shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belousov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Belousov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belousov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximus scores with the left hand. Belousov knows he should have avoided that one.
Belousov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maximus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belousov scrambles back to his feet.

Belousov is rocked!
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belousov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Belousov moves out of range.
Maximus checks a leg kick.

Belousov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belousov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belousov is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belousov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maximus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belousov defends it easily.
Belousov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belousov 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.
Belousov throwing strikes from guard but Maximus blocks nicely.
Belousov lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belousov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belousov stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.

Maximus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belousov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belousov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Belousov 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.

Belousov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maximus on his heels. He'll look to pass Maximus's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belousov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belousov connects with a couple of short punches.
Belousov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maximus trying to control the position.
Belousov won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belousov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belousov throwing strikes but missing.
Belousov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belousov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belousov wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belousov stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Belousov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belousov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belousov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belousov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belousov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belousov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belousov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet.
Belousov working the body and head with strikes.

Belousov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belousov scoring with punches and elbows.
Belousov prevents Maximus from escaping the position.
Belousov lands a decent elbow from side control.

Maximus is rocked!

Belousov has an Americana. Maximus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Belousov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Belousov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sebastian Belousov!
Sebastian Belousov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.