PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 2296 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Bitor Belport (ranked 311 p4p, 396 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Nakamura
vs
Belport

168 cm
25
186
8 - 7 - 0

183 cm
27
193
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitor Belport!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Belport counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Nakamura coming out on top.
Good shot there by Nakamura.

Belport gets caught flat footed, as Nakamura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belport is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Belport keeps moving.
Belport has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belport trying to control the position.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belport holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belport swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belport pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belport is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belport is trying to keep Nakamura in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belport napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Belport is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belport is trying to control but can't.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belport's head.
Belport trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Belport controlling the position for now.
Belport taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura 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.
Belport on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belport blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belport is positioning himself well to prevent Nakamura advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belport manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Belport uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Belport!

Belport engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belport's guard.

Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakamura trying to control but Belport is working from the bottom.
Belport has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Belport keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Belport is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belport managing to control the position.

Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belport has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Belport's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Belport keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura trying to control but Belport is working from the bottom.
Belport is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belport tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belport to the ground. Belport escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Belport makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bitor Belport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belport thows a left - swing and a miss!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Belport enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Belport manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belport seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belport preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Belport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura trying to control but Belport is working from the bottom.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Belport has wrist control.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Belport keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belport managing to control the position.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Belport trying to control the position.
Belport keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Belport controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belport misses with a body kick.
Nakamura connects with a right hand. Belport shakes it off.
Belport moves forwards but Nakamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Belport moves out of range.
Belport takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belport takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Belport.
Belport throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Belport.
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!
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Belport throws a body shot but no joy.
Belport throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belport moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Belport connects with a crisp jab.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Belport.
Bitor Belport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
Belport looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Belport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Belport circles away.
Belport takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura jabs Belport to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura works Belport's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Belport sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belport lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Belport throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Belport circles away easily
and Belport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurizuri Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belport throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Belport might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belport connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Belport.
Belport looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belport's corner calls for a 1-2. Belport obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bitor Belport will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nakamura feints and as Belport raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belport lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Belport trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Belport trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Belport has passed into side control.
Belport throws a strike aimed at the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura tries to buck Belport off but Belport is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belport lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura regains half guard.
Belport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Belport is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belport is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belport sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belport.
Belport thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Belport is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belport is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belport distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belport must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belport tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Belport working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Belport controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Belport has passed into side control.
Belport working the ground and pound but Nakamura is defending the strikes.
Belport advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Belport maintains control.
Belport can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Nakamura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belport is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Belport has control of the leg.
Belport is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Belport preventing the sweep.
Belport wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Belport missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belport trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belport displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belport scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bitor Belport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belport has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.