PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok comes to the ring accompanied by Devils. Belfort is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Du Hast. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Amok
vs
Belfort

195 cm
21
219 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amok looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.
Amok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belfort throws a head kick but Amok moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Amok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amok is defended easily by Belfort.
Amok misses with a hook. Belfort ducked under it nicely.
Amok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Jab from Amok.
Belfort stalks Amok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amok's face. Amok staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort lands with a cross.
Belfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amok was well out of range. Poor timing from Belfort.
Amok throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Amok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belfort wants to control but Amok postures up.
Belfort manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Amok trying to control from the bottom.
Amok is staying active underneath Belfort, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amok is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Belfort prevents Amok from improving his position.
Amok is staying active underneath Belfort, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amok is trying to maintain the position but Belfort is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good shot there by Amok.
Belfort throws a head kick but Amok moves out of range.

Amok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belfort dodges the ground and pound from Amok.
Belfort manages to get back to half guard.
Belfort trying to control from the bottom.
Belfort is refusing to be controlled, as Amok sits in half guard.
Amok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort trying to control but Amok postures up.
Amok thows a huge punch but Belfort dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amok wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.
Amok misses with a hook. Belfort ducked under it nicely.
Amok shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Amok falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Amok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Amok will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amok wants to clinch
and Belfort counters with a solid body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Belfort.
Nice cross by Belfort.
Amok throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Belfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Belfort finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bas Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Amok moves out of range of the body kick.
Amok avoids the head kick by Belfort.
Amok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belfort pinned against the cage. Belfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Belfort throws a leg kick but Amok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belfort throws a body punch but Amok moves out of range.
Amok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amok.
Uriel Amok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amok circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Amok shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amok tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amok with a jab.
Amok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Amok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Amok ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Amok fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort misses with a double jab
and Amok counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amok misses with a looping right.
Amok misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss

and Amok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort's guard.
Amok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.

Amok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belfort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amok has managed to get both his arms back between Belfort's legs - danger averted.
Belfort controlling Amok's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Amok is having none of it.
Amok trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amok lands a jab to the nose.
Amok misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amok drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amok is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Belfort is defending well.
Amok 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.
Amok wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Amok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort wants to improve his position but Amok is controlling well.
Belfort gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has his hands on Amok's head, controlling the position.
Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amok.
Amok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amok won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Belfort can't keep his opponent in guard - Amok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belfort won't allow Amok to pass to mount.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Amok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belfort sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Amok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Amok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amok off to one side.

Amok clinches.
Amok cracks Belfort with a nice body shot.
Amok is leaning against Belfort and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Amok has him pressed against the ropes.

Belfort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amok is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amok at a distance.
Belfort slips a jab from Amok.
Belfort slips a jab from Amok.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Amok avoids nicely.
Amok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort lands a high kick!
Bas Belfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belfort lands with a nice body punch.
Belfort throws a nice head kick!
Amok with a poor takedown
and Belfort counters with a one-two to the body.
Belfort swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Amok to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.

Amok takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Amok.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amok lands with a right to the head.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Amok.
Amok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belfort's efforts to push away.
Amok can't find room to land a body shot as Belfort controls the action.
Amok trying to control the position but instead, Belfort has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amok into the ropes.
Amok lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Amok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amok lands a hook to the side of the head.

Amok has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Belfort clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Amok lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok biding his time, controlling Belfort.
Amok landing with strikes.
Belfort wants to control his opponent's hands but Amok gets his hands free.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amok lands strikes to the head.
Amok misses with an elbow to the head.
Belfort is trying to stand back up.
Belfort wants to escape the position.

That's four 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.
Amok lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Belfort covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Amok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amok is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Belfort up.
Amok lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Amok working for a choke but Belfort is defending well.
Belfort prevents Amok from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amok punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Amok clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Belfort catches Amok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort throws a combination that misses

and Amok counters with a takedown into side control.
Amok throwing strikes but Belfort manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Amok is trying to control Belfort's posture but Belfort avoids it.
Amok misses with a strike from the bottom.
Amok looking for a sweep but Belfort has passed into full mount! Oh no!
BOOM! Belfort connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Amok is working to get back to half guard.
Belfort content just to control the position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok wants to hold on but Belfort pushes him away.
Belfort controlling his opponent.
Belfort wants to control the pace but Amok is squirming around nicely.
Belfort prevents Amok from getting the reversal.
Belfort can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amok is looking to escape.
Amok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amok throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Amok wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Amok pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belfort won't allow Amok to pass to mount.
Amok wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort tries to kick Amok off but Amok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belfort makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Amok isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amok fails in his attempt to clinch.

Amok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Amok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belfort down.
Amok wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Amok working the body and head with strikes.
Amok is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amok working the head with strikes.
Amok misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Belfort tries to escape but Amok is in control.
Amok is trying to move to mount but Belfort reverses beautifully and ends up in Amok's guard.
Amok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Amok had his way with Bas Belfort in that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amok scores with a nice strike.
Belfort lands a jab.
Amok throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Amok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
Amok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Amok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amok tries to clinch up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Amok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amok postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Amok cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Amok forces his way into half guard.

Amok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belfort wants to control but Amok is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amok working the head and body with strikes.
Belfort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amok working over Belfort with some ground and pound. Belfort looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Amok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belfort sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belfort defending well though.
Belfort tries to get to full guard but Amok has control of the leg.
Amok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Amok looks to land a strike but Belfort avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amok is controlling him.
Bas Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amok ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Amok lands a jab to Belfort's midsection.
Amok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Amok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belfort pinned against the cage. Belfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belfort misses with a jab to the body
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Amok moves out of range easily.
Amok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a big head kick but Amok shrugs it off.
Uriel Amok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Amok with that takedown attempt.
Amok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belfort can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Amok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Amok!
Uriel Amok retains his light heavyweight title!