PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Belkofer's choice of entrance music: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D. This should be fireworks!

Dudley
vs
Belkofer

190 cm
28
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
32
175 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Belkofer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belkofer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Belkofer breaks from the clinch.
Belkofer slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belkofer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudley is trying to break the clinch but Belkofer has him pressed against the cage.
Dudley tries to circle away but Belkofer has him pinned against the cage.
Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Belkofer won't allow it.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Belkofer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belkofer has Dudley pressed against the cage, preventing Dudley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley looking to slow down the pace here.
Dudley wants to break free but Belkofer has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley is trying to stall.
Dudley misses with a body punch.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belkofer looks to land a combination. Dudley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Steve Dudley has been cut.
Dudley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belkofer. Belkofer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belkofer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley throws a right hand that Belkofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Belkofer also avoids with ease.
Dudley stuns Belkofer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Belkofer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belkofer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belkofer looks gassed!
Belkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Belkofer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belkofer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belkofer counters with a head kick. That will keep Dudley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belkofer manages to avoid it.
Belkofer misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Steve Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dudley duly obliges.

That has opened up David Belkofer's cut even more.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Belkofer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkofer misses with a combination
and Dudley counters with a left and a right that stings Belkofer.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belkofer counters with a stiff right hand.
Belkofer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Belkofer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belkofer misses with a few strikes there.
Dudley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belkofer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Belkofer should have avoided that one.
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Belkofer moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belkofer doesn't seem phased though.
Belkofer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belkofer throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Belkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudley scores with a nice head shot.

Belkofer closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer tries to land a leg kick but Dudley saw it coming and moves away.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belkofer moves away.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley misses with a two punch combination.
Belkofer throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Belkofer misses.
Some wild striking there from Belkofer.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Dudley.
Belkofer misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dudley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belkofer.
Dudley throws a body punch but Belkofer moves out of range.
Belkofer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley misses with a hook.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Belkofer moves out of range.
Dudley looks to land a combination. Belkofer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dudley jabs Belkofer right on the nose. Belkofer blinks but takes it well.
Belkofer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Steve Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belkofer is breathing heavily.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.

Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dudley's efforts to push away.
Dudley stalling in the clinch but Belkofer improves position.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Belkofer.
Belkofer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
Belkofer tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Belkofer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dudley back to the cage. Belkofer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Dudley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belkofer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Belkofer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley tries to bum rush Belkofer with a series of wild strikes but Belkofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Belkofer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belkofer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dudley's efforts to push away.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Belkofer avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Belkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dudley misses with an uppercut.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Belkofer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley throws a hook but Belkofer avoids it easily.
Dudley looks to land a combination. Belkofer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belkofer walks into a jab.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Belkofer is just out of range.
Belkofer moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dudley digs a good hook to Belkofer's body.
Belkofer slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belkofer takes one to the side of the head.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Belkofer throws a right and a left that Dudley avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Belkofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belkofer throws a nice looking combination but Dudley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Belkofer does no damage.
Belkofer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Belkofer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belkofer. That's going to slow Dudley down.
Dudley throws a hook but Belkofer blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Belkofer is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Belkofer.
Dudley throws a hook but Belkofer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dudley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Some wild striking there from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belkofer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Belkofer rushes Dudley and presses him up against the cage.
Dudley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belkofer has him pressed against the cage.
Belkofer keeps control of Dudley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Belkofer.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudley.
Dudley tries to bum rush Belkofer with a series of wild strikes but Belkofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut

and Belkofer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudley is trying to break the clinch but Belkofer has him pressed against the cage.
Belkofer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Belkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belkofer misses with the combination.
Belkofer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belkofer misses with a double jab.
Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belkofer.
Belkofer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belkofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Belkofer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudley circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belkofer.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Belkofer takes one to the chin there.
Belkofer slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Dudley.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belkofer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belkofer sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Belkofer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Belkofer.
Dudley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belkofer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
David Belkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Dudley.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Belkofer. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belkofer moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Dudley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belkofer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but Belkofer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
Belkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley scores with a punch to the head.
Belkofer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dudley.
Belkofer pushes Dudley away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Dudley!
Steve Dudley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.