PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Belezotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killings
vs
Belezotto

180 cm
24
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Joe Killings!
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, Oscar Belezotto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belezotto gets caught napping as Killings dives in and scores a takedown. Belezotto manages to retain guard.

Belezotto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killings defends well.
Belezotto trying to control the position here.

Belezotto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killings defends it easily.
Killings trying to control but Belezotto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belezotto is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belezotto looking for a guillotine here but Killings defends easily.

Belezotto is working an open guard so Killings takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killings lands a high kick!

It looks like Oscar Belezotto has been cut.

Belezotto gets caught flat footed, as Killings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Belezotto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belezotto looking for a guillotine here but Killings defends easily.
Killings trying to control but Belezotto is working from the bottom.
Killings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belezotto pulls Killings in close to prevent any damage.
Belezotto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killings manages to get himself to full guard.

Killings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belezotto on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belezotto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belezotto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belezotto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killings is looking to stand up but Belezotto isn't so interested in that idea.
Killings looking to control but Belezotto passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belezotto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belezotto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killings is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Belezotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Belezotto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Belezotto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belezotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belezotto is stalling in the full guard.

Killings working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belezotto has passed into half guard!
Killings is trying to stand up here but Belezotto is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belezotto controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belezotto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belezotto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belezotto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belezotto is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killings is looking to improve his position.
Belezotto is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belezotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killings is looking to clinch but Belezotto is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belezotto gets a takedown into half guard.
Killings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Killings wants to control but Belezotto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belezotto not doing much here.
Killings trying to control from the bottom.
Belezotto prevents Killings from standing back up.
Belezotto passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Killings is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Belezotto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killings because Belezotto loaded up on that one.
Oscar Belezotto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belezotto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Belezotto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Belezotto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Belezotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Belezotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Belezotto wants to clinch up but Killings keeps it at a distance.

Killings scores with a takedown into Belezotto's guard.
Belezotto pulls Killings in close to prevent any damage.
Belezotto keeping full guard, as Killings tries to pass.
Killings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Belezotto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Killings doesn't defend quickly enough and Belezotto has managed to lock this one up! Can Killings escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Belezotto on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Belezotto!