PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyme Belechnyiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Metis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metis has chosen Right Now - Van Halen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Belechnyiven
vs
Metis

180 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyme Belechnyiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matthew Metis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belechnyiven scores with a takedown into Metis's guard.
Belechnyiven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metis is keeping the position for now.
Metis looking for a sweep. Not yet Metis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belechnyiven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Metis, up you get!
Hyme Belechnyiven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Metis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belechnyiven!
Metis avoids the attempt from Belechnyiven to control.
Belechnyiven holds of for dear life.
Belechnyiven is working to get back to half guard.

Metis stands up from mount. Strange move.

Belechnyiven gets caught flat footed, as Metis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Metis stands up from Belechnyiven's guard - Metis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Belechnyiven shoots and misses

and Metis counters with a single leg into guard. Belechnyiven didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metis forces his way into half guard.
Belechnyiven is breathing heavily.
Belechnyiven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metis is working away from the top position though.

Belechnyiven is defending against the submission attempts here by Metis.

Metis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belechnyiven is just riding it out for now. Metis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Metis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metis prevents Belechnyiven from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belechnyiven is positioning himself well to prevent Metis advancing to mount.

Metis is looking for a kimura here.
Metis trying to mount his opponent but Belechnyiven defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belechnyiven doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Metis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belechnyiven's guard.
Belechnyiven keeping full guard, as Metis tries to pass.
Belechnyiven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belechnyiven working for a triangle but Metis defends it easily.
Metis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Metis is looking to take a break and control but Belechnyiven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Metis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belechnyiven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metis.
Metis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belechnyiven tries to get to full guard but Metis has control of the leg.

That's four 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.
Belechnyiven is trying to stand up here but Metis is controlling him well.
Metis wants to free his trapped foot but Belechnyiven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metis wants to take a breather but Belechnyiven is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belechnyiven tries for a takedown but Metis circles away easily

and Metis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belechnyiven's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyme Belechnyiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belechnyiven keeping moving, preventing Metis from controlling successfully.
Metis postures up.

Belechnyiven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Belechnyiven looking for subs off his back but Metis has passed one foot through into half guard.

Metis is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Metis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Belechnyiven with a lazy takedown attempt

and Metis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Metis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belechnyiven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position.
Belechnyiven wants to sweep but no luck.
Metis trying to control but Belechnyiven is working from the bottom.
Metis tries to free his leg and advance position but Belechnyiven is retaining full guard.
Metis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matthew Metis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Metis is sitting in close to Belechnyiven's body. Belechnyiven has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Metis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Metis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belechnyiven.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hyme Belechnyiven!