PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olek Michailov (ranked 4247 p4p, 4676 weight class) and David Bellego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bellego is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Michailov
vs
Bellego

177 cm
24
139
1 - 0 - 0

154 cm
18
139
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Michailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bellego!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Bellego misses
and Michailov counters with a nice body shot.
Michailov dives in and grabs Bellego's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellego pushes down on Michailov's head and hops out.
Michailov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellego as he jumps to the side.
Bellego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Michailov instigates a clinch.
Michailov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bellego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellego is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Michailov is defending well.
Olek Michailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bellego.
Bellego gets underhooks to prevent Michailov's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michailov tries for a takedown but Bellego manages to get underhooks.
Bellego has Michailov pressed against the cage, preventing Michailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Michailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bellego is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bellego wants to control from the top but Michailov keeps moving.
Bellego passes Michailov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michailov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Michailov is refusing to be controlled, as Bellego sits in half guard.
Michailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellego should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellego trying to mount his opponent but Michailov defends it.
Michailov wants to get back to full guard.
Michailov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bellego is looking to advance position but Michailov won't allow it.
Michailov punching from the bottom.
Bellego seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michailov forces Bellego back against the cage and clinches.
Michailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michailov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michailov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bellego struggles to land a body shot inside as Michailov controls his hands.

Bellego is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Michailov can't fight it off and eventually Bellego manages to take the fight to the floor. Michailov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellego is fighting to break Michailov's control of his arms but Michailov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Michailov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bellego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bellego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bellego trying to control the position from guard on top but Michailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michailov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bellego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olek Michailov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Michailov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bellego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellego on the ground.
Bellego struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellego sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Michailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellego trying to control here.
Michailov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Michailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellego has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bellego moves into full guard.
Bellego is trying to hold Michailov in close to prevent damage but Michailov has managed to pass into half guard.

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.
Michailov trying to control the action but Bellego is working from the bottom.
Michailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellego looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bellego trying to control from the bottom.
Bellego moves into full guard.
Bellego being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bellego. No joy for Michailov on that attempt.

Michailov moves into range and clinches up with Bellego.

Bellego turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bellego manages to end up in side control.
Bellego lands some shots froms side control.
Michailov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bellego is hanging on to Michailov's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellego controlling the position well here. Michailov rolled but Bellego kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Michailov trying to control but not successfully.

Bellego looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michailov is trying to break free.
Bellego lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Bellego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Michailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Michailov misses with a head kick.
Bellego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bellego has his takedown stuffed

and Michailov counters with a single leg into guard. Bellego didn't expect that.
Bellego trying to keep a closed guard but Michailov is proving a slippery customer.

Bellego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellego is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellego looking to control.
Michailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bellego wants to sweep here but Michailov controlling him for the moment.
Michailov throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bellego has his foot on Michailov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michailov works his way back into a safe position though.

Bellego is working an open guard so Michailov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bellego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bellego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bellego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michailov is defended easily by Bellego.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olek Michailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michailov shoots in for a takedown but Bellego shows good takedown defense.
Bellego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michailov.
Bellego tries for a takedown but Michailov circles away easily
and Michailov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellego throws a lazy head kick
and Michailov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bellego shoots and misses

and Michailov counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michailov is trying to pull guard but Bellego turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michailov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bellego up against the cage.
Bellego tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Michailov pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellego is one step ahead there.
Bellego working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michailov's head.
Bellego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michailov is keeping the position for now.
Michailov seems keen to control Bellego's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michailov is trying to control the position but Bellego postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olek Michailov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michailov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Olek Michailov!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Olek Michailov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Olek Michailov!

Olek Michailov wins by unanimous decision!