PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellator has chosen A Lesson Never Learned as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Colbert
vs
Bellator

200 cm
35
291 lbs
32 - 20 - 0

181 cm
30
285 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Cynical Truth Vegas

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colbert wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Colbert misses.
Bellator shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colbert sprawls well. Colbert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bellator gets slowly back to his feet.
Colbert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bellator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Colbert.

It looks like Frank Bellator has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellator has a takedown stuffed.
Cain Colbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Bellator.
Bellator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colbert's waist but Colbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bellator off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellator. Colbert does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator throws a hook to the side of Colbert's head but Colbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colbert misses the shot to the body.
Colbert misses with a looping right.
Colbert scores with a decent looking hook.

Bellator dives in and scores a takedown into Colbert's guard.
Colbert has Bellator pulled in close to control his posture.
Bellator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bellator stops Colbert from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colbert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colbert wants to control the pace but Bellator is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert controlling the pace for now.

Colbert stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bellator fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Colbert's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Colbert lands with a hook. Bellator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colbert throws a head kick but Bellator moves out of range.
Colbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Bellator with that takedown attempt.
Colbert lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellator shoots in and gets a takedown into Colbert's guard.
Bellator stopping the sweep attempt from Colbert.
Colbert looking to control.
Bellator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bellator scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bellator wants to pass the guard but Colbert is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellator stopping the sweep attempt from Colbert.
Colbert is trying to control the position but Bellator postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bellator sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Colbert wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Colbert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colbert circles away.
Colbert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colbert.
Colbert connects with a looping right hand.
Bellator misses with a body punch
and Colbert counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colbert takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bellator.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Colbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Colbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colbert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bellator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellator.
Colbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellator was well out of range. Poor timing from Colbert.
Bellator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colbert as he avoids it easily.
Colbert throws a low kick, looking for Bellator's leg but Bellator calmly moves out of range.
Colbert misses with a head kick.
Colbert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colbert misses with a body shot

and Bellator counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colbert wants to stand up but Bellator is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator is looking to work some ground and pound but Colbert has wrist control.
Bellator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bellator throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colbert wants to stand up but Bellator is controlling him.
Bellator lands a couple of digs.
Bellator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bellator throwing strikes from guard but Colbert blocks nicely.
Bellator won't allow Colbert to get back to his feet.

Colbert has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bellator off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bellator slips a straight right by Colbert.
Bellator jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert thows a body shot but no joy.
Bellator jabs Colbert right on the nose. Colbert blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellator throws a leg kick but Colbert checks it.
Bellator shoots in and drives through. Colbert sprawls well.
Cain Colbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Bellator.
Colbert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Bellator drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colbert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bellator.
Colbert is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bellator is controlling him well.
Colbert is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bellator scoring with punches from side control.
Colbert is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bellator scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bellator cracks Colbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Colbert is looking for a sweep.
Bellator tries to score with some ground and pound. Colbert controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Colbert is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bellator is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colbert struggling a bit here.
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!
Bellator throws an elbow but Colbert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bellator is putting a hurting on Colbert here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bellator trying to control the position but Colbert is working away.

Colbert sneaks out the side door and pushes Bellator away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bellator shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Colbert's guard.
Bellator lands a couple of elbows.
Bellator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bellator lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colbert is looking to stand up but Bellator isn't so interested in that idea.
Bellator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bellator prevents Colbert from getting back to his feet.
Colbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellator prevents Colbert from getting back to his feet.
Colbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Colbert, not yet.
Colbert wants to stand and escape but Bellator is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colbert is keeping the position for now.
Colbert wants to improve his position but instead Bellator has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bellator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Colbert.
Bellator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Colbert at a distance.
Bellator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colbert pinned against the cage. Colbert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colbert misses with a wild combination.
Bellator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colbert's waist but Colbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bellator off to one side.
Colbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank Bellator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bellator checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bellator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colbert.

Bellator shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bellator showed some decent athleticism there.
Colbert is trying to get back to full guard.

Bellator seems to be working for a kimura but Colbert defends the submission attempt.
Bellator wants to control but Colbert is keeping him busy.
Bellator keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Colbert is trying to stand up here but Bellator is controlling him well.

Colbert has one foot on Bellator's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Colbert misses.
Colbert ducks under a wild hook from Bellator.
Cain Colbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellator with a nice cross.
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!
Bellator looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cain Colbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Bellator.
Bellator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Colbert tries a low kick but Bellator avoids it.

Bellator looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Colbert!
Bellator tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Colbert is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bellator has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator misses with the ground and pound.

Bellator wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colbert, who protects the arm well.

Bellator is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Colbert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bellator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colbert can't do much from the bottom here.
Colbert is trying to buck Bellator off.
Colbert can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bellator.

Colbert throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Colbert gets caught napping as Bellator dives in and scores a takedown. Colbert manages to retain guard.
Bellator with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colbert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bellator trying to control the position from guard on top but Colbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellator scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Bellator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bellator 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Bellator!
A very excited looking Frank Bellator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.