PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Guilherme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guilherme has chosen Gravel Pit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belle
vs
Guilherme

190 cm
29
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
137 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Guilherme!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Belle.

Belle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guilherme wants to stand but Belle is controlling the position.
Guilherme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belle throwing strikes from guard but Guilherme blocks nicely.
Guilherme keeping moving, preventing Belle from controlling successfully.
Belle wants to pass the guard but Guilherme is keeping the position.
Guilherme is trying to control the position but Belle postures up.
Our spies down at at Weed Nation inform us that Guilherme has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Belle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guilherme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belle, into his guard.
Belle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guilherme pushing down on Belle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belle has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Guilherme escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Guilherme!
Belle is looking for a sweep.
Belle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Guilherme trying to control the action but Belle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belle is trying to improve his position.
Belle misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guilherme stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Belle. Those never looked like landing.

Guilherme shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Belle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guilherme stacks Belle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Guilherme!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Guilherme has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Guilherme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belle keeps working.
Belle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guilherme is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle being controlled for a moment.

Guilherme has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Guilherme. No joy for Belle on that attempt.
Guilherme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belle as he avoids it easily.
Belle shoots for a takedown but Guilherme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lexi Belle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belle darts in looking for a takedown but Guilherme gets double underhooks and turns Belle into the cage.
Belle tries for a takedown but Guilherme manages to get underhooks.

Belle manages to break the clinch.
Belle misses with a takedown

and Guilherme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belle is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Guilherme content to control rather than advance.
Belle is looking to escape.
Guilherme tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guilherme tries to stand and escape but Belle is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Belle missing with punches from the bottom.

Belle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Belle looking for submissions off his back.
Guilherme not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Guilherme dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Guilherme tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Belle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Belle has picked Guilherme up - he's going for a ride! Belle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Belle seems to be working for a kimura but Guilherme defends the submission attempt.

Belle is working for a submission of some sort.
Guilherme trying to control here.

Belle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guilherme pushes Belle off looking to stand but Belle dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilherme trying to hold on to Belle's head to control him but Belle postures up.
Guilherme is looking to escape.
Guilherme wants to control but Belle is keeping busy.
Guilherme is staying active underneath Belle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Belle wants to work for an arm triangle but Guilherme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guilherme gets full guard.
Guilherme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Belle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Belle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guilherme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guilherme has escaped and now he's on top!
Guilherme wants to control from the top but Belle keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guilherme trying to control the position from guard on top but Belle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Belle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guilherme stacks Belle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Guilherme!
Belle looking for a sweep but Guilherme has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belle tries to buck Guilherme off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Guilherme looking to control but Belle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belle is desperately trying to improve his position but Guilherme has a good base and remains in mount.
Guilherme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guilherme prevents Belle from getting the reversal.
Guilherme controlling the pace for now.
Guilherme's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pedro Guilherme wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guilherme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belle misses with a series of wild punches.
Guilherme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belle shoots in for a takedown but Guilherme shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guilherme tries to close the distance and clinch but Belle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belle fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lexi Belle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Guilherme misses with a two punch combination.
Guilherme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lexi Belle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guilherme throws a right and a left that both miss.

Guilherme dives in and scores a takedown into Belle's guard.
Guilherme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guilherme stops Belle from standing up.
Guilherme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Belle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guilherme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Belle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Belle is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Guilherme frees his head nicely. Oh but Belle has switched to an armbar! Guilherme is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lexi Belle!
A victorious Lexi Belle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.