PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 2042 p4p, 3851 weight class) and Bitor Belport (ranked 255 p4p, 435 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ludwig
vs
Belport

185 cm
34
199
27 - 20 - 0

183 cm
25
193
1 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitor Belport!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Ludwig misses with a lunging right hand
letting Belport counter with a right hand.

It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Belport fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ludwig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belport back to the cage. Ludwig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ludwig throws a series of punches but Belport avoids them all with ease.
As Ludwig backs off Belport throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig throws out a powerful jab.
Ludwig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ludwig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belport counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig throws a looping overhand right but Belport ducks down to avoid it.
Belport appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Belport circles away.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belport has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ludwig scores with a jab to the head.
Ludwig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belport bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ludwig lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ludwig.
A head kick misses from Belport.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belport's sensitive parts.
Ludwig blocks a head kick by Belport.
Ludwig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Belport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig misses the body punch
and Belport counters with a right hand to the body.
Ludwig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belport tries to avoid it but Ludwig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belport to the ground. Belport escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Ludwig backs off Belport throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig manages to avoid it all.
Ludwig wants to clinch.
Bitor Belport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belport momentarily.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludwig.
Ludwig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ludwig swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ludwig wants to get back to striking at distance but Belport won't allow it.

Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belport lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ludwig shoots for a takedown but Belport saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Belport circles away.
A jab from Ludwig finds it's way through Belport's defenses.
Belport jabs at Ludwig's body.
Belport sizes up Ludwig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belport checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Ludwig forces Belport back against the cage and clinches.
Ludwig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belport is defending well for now.
Belport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belport misses with a punch on the inside.
Belport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ludwig can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belport.
Belport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ludwig has Belport pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belport manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ludwig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belport.
Belport tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Belport tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Belport back against the cage.
Ludwig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludwig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Belport wants to break free but Ludwig has control.
Belport taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Belport blocks it.
Belport is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Belport is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ludwig is keeping busy.
Belport lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ludwig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belport blocks it with crossed arms.
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belport pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludwig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belport is defending well.
Belport jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ludwig walks away with a smile on his face. Belport gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ludwig throws a big shot that misses.

Ludwig looking to score a takedown here. Belport is defending well but Ludwig drives through and ends up in Belport's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belport wants to sweep here but Ludwig controlling him for the moment.
Ludwig 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.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ludwig shoots in and bounces Belport off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Belport has his feet on Ludwig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Belport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Belport.
Ludwig seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Belport ducks right into an uppercut from Ludwig.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Belport defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Good standup being displayed there by Ludwig as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belport misses with a right hand
and Ludwig counters with a left to the body.
Belport throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ludwig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ludwig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belport as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ludwig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belport lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Ludwig is rocked!
Ludwig walks straight into a right hand from Belport - that's dropped him! Belport jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ludwig from any more punishment! Ludwig complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bitor Belport!
A relieved looking Bitor Belport thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.