PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes into the arena with When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) blaring out of the sound system. Bellic has chosen GTA 4 Theme as his entrance music. Samir Kahric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Bellic's chin.

Kahric
vs
Bellic

187 cm
30
191 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

172 cm
31
185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bellic throws a counter combo.
Bellic missing with a left hand there. Kahric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Bellic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahric.
Kahric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kahric fails with the takedown
and Bellic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellic connects with the punch.
Kahric shoots in but Bellic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric shoots in but Bellic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahric was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kahric shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kahric wants to work for an arm triangle but Bellic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kahric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellic defends it well.

Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.

Kahric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellic has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kahric is trying to work for a kimura but Bellic is defending well.
Bellic wants to get back to full guard.
Kahric is looking to pass Bellic's guard but actually Bellic recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kahric postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bellic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kahric, into his guard.

Bellic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kahric looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bellic has picked Kahric up and slammed him! Kahric can't keep hold of the triangle and Bellic manages to pass to side control!
Kahric is trying to improve his position.
Bellic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bellic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahric tries to buck Bellic off but Bellic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bellic wants to take a breather but Kahric is having none of it.
Kahric tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bellic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kahric can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bellic tries to control but Kahric wriggling away.
Bellic prevents Kahric from getting the reversal.
Kahric is working hard here to advance position.
Kahric taking shots to the head.
Kahric regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Kahric tries to get to full guard but Bellic has control of the leg.

Bellic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kahric.
Kahric is looking for a sweep.
Kahric sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kahric has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bellic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bellic!
Kahric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bellic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bellic dips to his left and cracks Kahric with an uppercut!
Bellic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Kahric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kahric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahric shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellic sprawls well. He's pushed Kahric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Bellic sprawls well.
Bellic throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
Kahric moves away from the strike by Bellic.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt - Bellic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bellic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kahric throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bellic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kahric is in Bellic's guard.

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

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellic trying to control the action but Kahric is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kahric is refusing to be controlled, as Bellic sits in half guard.

Kahric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.

Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic controlling the action here.
Kahric flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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.

Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.

Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Bellic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellic is pressing down on Kahric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahric is holding on for now.

Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic is keen to just control but Kahric is a slippery customer.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Bellic wants to take a breather but Kahric is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Bellic seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Kahric is looking for a sweep. Bellic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahric throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bellic manages to pass to side control.
David Bellic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kahric is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric sneaks back into half guard.

Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.

Kahric looking for submissions off his back.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Bellic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bellic lands a nice short elbow.

Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bellic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Bellic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellic sprawls well. Bellic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bellic misses with a body shot.
Kahric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellic sprawls and moves away.
Bellic misses the shot to the body.
David Bellic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellic misses with a straight left.
Bellic takes a swing at Kahric's ribcage but misses.
David Bellic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bellic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bellic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bellic throws a hook to the side of Kahric's head but Kahric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahric tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Bellic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kahric rather than just go for the knockout.
Kahric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellic is looking for the big counter here.
Kahric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kahric shoots in and bounces Bellic off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Kahric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kahric is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bellic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bellic has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic pushing down on Kahric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bellic is taking a breather. Kahric says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bellic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bellic is controlling the pace.
Kahric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahric punching from the bottom.
Bellic lands strikes from half guard.
Kahric is not content to let Bellic control the position.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Bellic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.

Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Kahric tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bellic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bellic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kahric really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bellic controlling the pace for now.
Bellic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kahric is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahric is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellic has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Bellic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bellic 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bellic!
David Bellic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.