PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boniface Boccasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle Kelo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Boccasio
vs
Kelo

162 cm
20
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boniface Boccasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belle Kelo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boccasio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelo defends well and Boccasio ends up having to push Kelo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boccasio has him pressed against the cage.
Kelo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boccasio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boccasio darts in looking for a takedown but Kelo gets double underhooks and turns Boccasio into the cage.
Kelo tries to pull guard but Boccasio holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelo drops back down to his feet.
Kelo jumps guard but Boccasio stands there with Kelo around his waist. Kelo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boniface Boccasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belle Kelo.

Kelo breaks from the clinch.
Boccasio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelo defends it nicely.
Boccasio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelo's waist but Kelo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boccasio off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boccasio.
Boniface Boccasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boccasio shoots in and drives through. Kelo sprawls well.

Kelo clinches.
Kelo tries for a takedown but Boccasio manages to get underhooks.
Kelo tries to circle away but Boccasio has him pinned against the cage.
Boccasio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boccasio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boccasio is trying to drag Kelo to the mat but Kelo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boccasio is breathing heavily.
Boccasio goes for a takedown attempt but Kelo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelo shoots in looking for a takedown but Boccasio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kelo clinches up against the cage.

Kelo pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boccasio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Kelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boccasio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelo trying to keep a closed guard but Boccasio is proving a slippery customer.

Boccasio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio preventing the sweep.

Boccasio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kelo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kelo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kelo!
Boccasio gets back to half guard.

Boccasio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boccasio looking for submissions off his back.
Kelo is looking to advance position but Boccasio won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Boccasio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Boccasio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boccasio looking for submissions off his back.

Boccasio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelo pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Boccasio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belle Kelo dominated that round.
That's time! Boccasio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kelo has closed the distance and engaged Boccasio in a clinch.
Kelo is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Kelo gets control of Boccasio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boccasio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boccasio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boccasio postures up in Kelo's guard and throws a big left but Kelo blocks it.
Kelo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelo wants to stand and escape but Boccasio is having none of it.
Boccasio throws a big elbow that misses.
Boccasio throwing strikes but missing.
Kelo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boccasio has gone for a leg lock! Kelo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boccasio's guard.
Kelo postures up in Boccasio's guard and throws a big left but Boccasio blocks it.

Boccasio has his foot on Kelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelo works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Boccasio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Boccasio is looking for a triangle but Kelo pushes his legs off easily.

Kelo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boccasio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelo has managed to get both his arms back between Boccasio's legs - danger averted.
Kelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio keeping moving, preventing Kelo from controlling successfully.
Kelo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelo wants to pass the guard but Boccasio is keeping the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Belle Kelo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boccasio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelo sprawls well. Kelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boccasio gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelo stalling in the clinch.
Kelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelo presses Boccasio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo can't break the clinch.
Kelo wants to get back to striking at distance but Boccasio won't allow it.
Kelo leaning against his opponent.
Kelo wants to take the fight to the mat but Boccasio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boccasio is working for takedown but Kelo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boniface Boccasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kelo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelo is pressed up against the cage. Boccasio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelo down to the mat. Kelo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kelo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelo is looking to take a break and control but Boccasio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelo misses with the ground and pound.

Kelo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boccasio closes the distance and clinches up with Kelo, looking for a takedown. Boccasio pushes Kelo against the cage but Kelo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Boccasio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boccasio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boccasio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelo sprawls well. Kelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boccasio gets slowly back to his feet.

Kelo gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belle Kelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boccasio fails with the takedown.
Boccasio stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelo. Kelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boccasio fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Boccasio with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boniface Boccasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boccasio shoots in for a double leg but Kelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boccasio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boccasio wants it to stay on the feet.
Boccasio stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelo. Kelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boccasio blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boccasio circles away.

Kelo has Boccasio up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelo is trying to push Boccasio away but Boccasio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boccasio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boccasio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kelo gets control of Boccasio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boccasio won't allow Kelo to sweep him here.
Boccasio is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelo has wrist control.

Kelo looking for a guillotine here but Boccasio defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boccasio is in close to Kelo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belle Kelo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boccasio 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.
Boccasio throws an elbow that misses. Kelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boccasio's guard. Nice move by Kelo!

Boccasio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Boccasio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Boccasio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Boccasio is looking for a triangle but Kelo pushes his legs off easily.

Boccasio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kelo stacks Boccasio 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 Kelo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio is trying to escape the position but Kelo is controlling the position.
Boccasio is looking to reverse the position.

Kelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boccasio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boccasio is looking for a sweep.
Kelo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boccasio's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boniface Boccasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio is not content to let Kelo control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kelo.
Kelo trying to control the position but Boccasio is working away.
Boccasio regains half guard.

Boccasio looking for submissions off his back.

Kelo is trying to work for a kimura but Boccasio is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boccasio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelo pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boniface Boccasio.
Well Kelo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belle Kelo!