PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sour Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Belfort has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Belfort
vs
Diesel

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sour Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Belfort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belfort swinging wilding here.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belfort thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belfort defends it nicely.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sour Diesel.
Diesel shoots in but Belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort misses the jab.
Vitor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Diesel darts in and clinches Belfort up against the cage.

Diesel successfully pulls guard.
Belfort stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel is trying to keep Belfort in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belfort is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Diesel with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort working to try and regain half guard.
Belfort is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Belfort manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel prevents Belfort from standing back up.
Diesel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belfort sees it coming and defends easily.

Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort taking some punishment here, with Diesel in his half guard.
Diesel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort scores with a three punch combo!
Diesel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belfort.
A jab from Belfort finds it's way through Diesel's defenses.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Diesel tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Belfort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belfort.
Belfort cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sour Diesel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Diesel avoids it well.
Belfort lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Belfort clobbers Diesel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Diesel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort throws a nice looking combination but Diesel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Belfort.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.
Belfort throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belfort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
Belfort goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belfort lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sour Diesel.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Belfort with a nice cross.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Belfort looks to land a combination. Diesel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belfort misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diesel wants to get back to striking at distance but Belfort won't allow it.
Diesel prevents Belfort from breaking the clinch.
Diesel is trying to force a seperation but Belfort has the dominant position.
Diesel tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belfort pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel prevents Belfort from breaking the clinch.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel wants a takedown.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel can't break the clinch.
Belfort tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.

Belfort breaks the clinch.
Belfort swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
Belfort lands a nice shot that snaps Diesel's head back.
Diesel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sour Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diesel backs up against the cage.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belfort lands a jab to Diesel's midsection.
Belfort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice combination there by Belfort.
Belfort connects with a right hand. Diesel shakes it off.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belfort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belfort lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belfort.
Belfort lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belfort lands with a nice combination. Diesel backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belfort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belfort keeps the fight on the outside.

Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
Diesel is stalling here. Belfort is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Belfort has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Belfort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diesel on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belfort!
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belfort looks to land a combination but Diesel avoids it well.
Belfort tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belfort darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diesel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diesel wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Diesel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel lands an elbow.
Belfort tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diesel.
Belfort can't do much from the bottom here.
Belfort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diesel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belfort down.
Diesel trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.
Diesel working the ground and pound but Belfort is defending the strikes.
Diesel working the ground and pound but Belfort is defending the strikes.
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diesel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diesel throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is pushing Diesel's head away, looking to escape. Diesel manages to hold on to the position though.
Diesel throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belfort lands the left hand.
Belfort connects with a body shot.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss

and Diesel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belfort won't be happy with that.
Diesel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Belfort pushes Diesel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diesel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diesel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel throws an elbow but Belfort slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is putting a hurting on Belfort here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diesel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Belfort sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Belfort parries the strikes from Diesel easily there. Diesel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Belfort to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belfort lands a nice shot that snaps Diesel's head back.
Diesel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belfort lands a lovely overhand right.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.
Belfort lands a with a good body shot.
Belfort stalks Diesel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diesel's face. Diesel staggers backwards, shaken.
Belfort throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diesel dives in and grabs Belfort's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes down on Diesel's head and hops out.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Belfort cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belfort jabs Diesel right on the nose. Diesel blinks but takes it well.
Belfort scores with a hook.
Belfort scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sour Diesel.
Belfort lands a jab to the head.
Belfort throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diesel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sour Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sour Diesel!