PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Europe - The Final Countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Belkofer
vs
Lebowski

180 cm
26
175 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
179 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

WIN Nutritional
Conviction

Conviction
WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a looping overhand right but Belkofer ducks down to avoid it.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Belkofer's head but Belkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Lebowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belkofer doesn't seem phased though.
Belkofer pushes Lebowski away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Lebowski takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belkofer thuds his shin into the meat of Lebowski's side.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belkofer moves away.
Belkofer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lebowski.
Lebowski lands the left hand.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski takes a swing at Belkofer's ribcage but misses.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lebowski cracks Belkofer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lebowski's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Belkofer ducked under it nicely.
Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer looks for the body kick but Lebowski saw that one coming.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belkofer misses with a kick to the body.
Lebowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Lebowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lebowski misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Lebowski looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Belkofer.
Some wild striking there from Belkofer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer thows a body kick. Lebowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer delivers a nice body kick.
Belkofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lebowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belkofer can pounce on him.
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Lebowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Lebowski tries to avoid it.
Lebowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belkofer.
Belkofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lebowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Lebowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lebowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer fakes the leg kick and cracks Lebowski in the body.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a push kick.
Lebowski moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
A jab from Belkofer finds it's way through Lebowski's defenses.
Belkofer throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belkofer cracks a nice hook into Lebowski's ribs.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer lands with a nice body punch.
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belkofer keeps Lebowski at a distance using the push kick.

Belkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Lebowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lebowski takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Jeff Lebowski has been cut.
Lebowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belkofer working Lebowski over with knees to the body.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belkofer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lebowski up against the cage.
Lebowski working hard to break the clinch.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowski is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lebowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A solid body kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Lebowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Lebowski tries to avoid it.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Belkofer is out of range.
Lebowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski misses with a shot to the body
and Belkofer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belkofer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lebowski is breathing heavily.
Belkofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belkofer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Belkofer.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Belkofer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belkofer misses with a body shot
and Lebowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Belkofer drives through and clinches with Lebowski against the cage.
Lebowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Belkofer slams his shin into Lebowski's torso.
Belkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lebowski can do to turn this around?
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!
Belkofer tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belkofer is looking to wear down Lebowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Lebowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Lebowski tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Lebowski takes it in his stride.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lebowski's sensitive parts.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Lebowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lebowski down.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lebowski takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer scores with a leg kick.
Lebowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belkofer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lebowski will feel that in the morning.
Belkofer lands a front kick.
Belkofer scores with a spinning back kick!
Lebowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lebowski.
Belkofer lands a head kick!

Belkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Lebowski is trying to break the clinch but Belkofer has him pressed against the cage.
Lebowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Belkofer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski throws a looping overhand right but Belkofer ducks down to avoid it.
Belkofer jabs at Lebowski's body.
Lebowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Lebowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Lebowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer looks for the body kick but Lebowski saw that one coming.
Lebowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lebowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Belkofer rushes Lebowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer tries to stall but Lebowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Belkofer scores with a knee to the head.
Lebowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Belkofer has double underhooks.
Lebowski trying to stall but Belkofer improves his position.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lebowski letting Belkofer take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowski fails to land.
Belkofer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belkofer.

Lebowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belkofer connects with a high kick.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses.
Belkofer looks for the body kick but Lebowski saw that one coming.
Lebowski looks to land a right hand but Belkofer moved out of range.
Belkofer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lebowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belkofer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lebowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belkofer at a distance.
Lebowski throws a shot from downtown. Belkofer moves away and avoids it.
Belkofer looks to land a body kick but Lebowski moved away.
Lebowski lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belkofer throws a wild body kick that Lebowski sees coming a mile off.
Lebowski throws a hook but Belkofer blocks it.
Belkofer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lebowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lebowski is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Belkofer.
Belkofer lands a nice hook to Lebowski's body. Lebowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Belkofer lands with a nice combination. Lebowski backs away looking to recover.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Belkofer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Lebowski slaps the foot to one side.
Belkofer motions for Lebowski to come forward. Belkofer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belkofer scores with a hook.
Lebowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belkofer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski looks to land a right hand but Belkofer moved out of range.
Lebowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lebowski moves out of range of the body kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Belkofer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belkofer connects with a looping right hand.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belkofer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belkofer slips under a jab from Lebowski.
A jab lands there for Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer misses with a looping right.
Lebowski throws a right hand that Belkofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Belkofer also avoids with ease.
Belkofer tries to land a front kick but Lebowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belkofer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lebowski throws a hook but Belkofer avoids it easily.
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lebowski misses with a jab to the body
and Belkofer counters with a low kick, right behind Lebowski 's knee.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski tests Belkofer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lebowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lebowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belkofer slips a jab from Lebowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lebowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Belkofer defending well as Lebowski loads up on a big left hand.
Lebowski misses with a looping left.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belkofer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Belkofer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belkofer wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
Lebowski throws a looping overhand right but Belkofer ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Lebowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belkofer!
Belkofer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebowski.
Belkofer misses with a double jab
enabling Lebowski to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lebowski blocks a leg kick.
Belkofer throws a leg kick but Lebowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lebowski lands with a good body shot.
Lebowski moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
Lebowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belkofer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lebowski throws an overhand right that lands on Belkofer's shoulder, as Belkofer tries to avoid the shot.
Belkofer keeps Lebowski at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Nice jab there from Lebowski.
Lebowski cracks Belkofer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.

Belkofer has Lebowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Lebowski 's eye.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Belkofer wants to stall.
Lebowski has had enough of the clinch but Belkofer keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.

Belkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belkofer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belkofer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Lebowski blocks a jab.
Belkofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lebowski's head.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lebowski with a nice cross.
Lebowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belkofer manages to avoid it.
Belkofer moves away from the strike by Lebowski.
Lebowski staying out of range there.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Lebowski slaps the foot to one side.
Belkofer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lebowski misses with a looping left.
Belkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Belkofer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belkofer. That's going to slow Lebowski down.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer had his way with Jeff Lebowski in that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Lebowski's cut.
That's time! Belkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lebowski throws out the jab.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Lebowski moves away
and Lebowski counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer takes one on the button.
Belkofer lands a head kick!
Belkofer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lebowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Belkofer misses with a kick to the body.
Lebowski throws the left hand but Belkofer avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Lebowski.
Belkofer misses with a series of wild punches.
Belkofer tries to land a front kick but Lebowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belkofer.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belkofer throws a body punch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Belkofer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belkofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a good cross that connects.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lebowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belkofer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lebowski's sensitive parts.
Lebowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer is looking to slow Lebowski down with leg kicks.
Belkofer thows a body kick. Lebowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lebowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belkofer can pounce on him.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
A left lands for Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belkofer defending well as Lebowski loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebowski. Belkofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belkofer is looking to slow Lebowski down with leg kicks.
Belkofer just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Lebowski takes it in his stride.
Belkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeff Lebowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belkofer slips under a jab.
Belkofer moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lebowski.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lebowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lebowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Belkofer - just one landing.
Belkofer pushes Lebowski away with a front kick.
Belkofer throws a nice head kick!
Belkofer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lebowski throws out the jab.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer connects with a high kick.
Lebowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belkofer counters with a leg kick.
Belkofer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lebowski misses with a body punch
and Belkofer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lebowski really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belkofer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for David Belkofer!

David Belkofer wins by unanimous decision!
David Belkofer retains his welterweight title!