PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slawek Chruszczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chruszczynski
vs
Belfort

171 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slawek Chruszczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chruszczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort swings for the body but Chruszczynski moves out of range.
Chruszczynski ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Chruszczynski tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
Chruszczynski slips under a jab from Belfort.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belfort.
Belfort with a jab.
Belfort throws an overhand right that lands on Chruszczynski's shoulder, as Chruszczynski tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Chruszczynski shoots in.
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belfort scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort stuffs the takedown attempt from Chruszczynski. Chruszczynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Chruszczynski misses with a straight right.
Belfort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chruszczynski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Chruszczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chruszczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Chruszczynski defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Chruszczynski fails with the takedown.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort lands a nice looking body shot.
Chruszczynski takes one to the chin there.
Vitor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Chruszczynski with that takedown attempt.
Chruszczynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
Chruszczynski wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belfort with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chruszczynski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belfort cracks Chruszczynski with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Chruszczynski misses
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belfort jabs Chruszczynski right on the nose. Chruszczynski blinks but takes it well.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chruszczynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chruszczynski moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Chruszczynski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chruszczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Chruszczynski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belfort cracks Chruszczynski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chruszczynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chruszczynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chruszczynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Belfort - just one landing.
Chruszczynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Chruszczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chruszczynski. Chruszczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Belfort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belfort.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a straight right.
Chruszczynski avoids the body shot from Belfort.
Belfort throws the left hand but Chruszczynski avoids the punch easily.
Chruszczynski defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Chruszczynski tries to clinch up
and Chruszczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but Chruszczynski is out of range.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Belfort jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chruszczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort 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.
Jab from Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chruszczynski walks into a jab.
Chruszczynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belfort has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belfort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chruszczynski moves away from the strike by Belfort.
Belfort lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chruszczynski backs up against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belfort, as that shot connected.
Belfort is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Belfort connects with a nice looking jab.
Belfort connects with a jab.
Chruszczynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chruszczynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belfort lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chruszczynski ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chruszczynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Chruszczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chruszczynski slips under a jab.
Slawek Chruszczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chruszczynski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Chruszczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Chruszczynski is looking to clinch.
Chruszczynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Belfort.
Chruszczynski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chruszczynski shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chruszczynski is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Chruszczynski misses with a hook. Belfort ducked under it nicely.

Chruszczynski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chruszczynski stops Belfort from standing up.
Belfort has his hands on Chruszczynski's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belfort has his feet on Chruszczynski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Chruszczynski saw that one coming.
Chruszczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.

Chruszczynski gets the takedown into side control.
Belfort is trying to get back to half guard.

Belfort throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Belfort is breathing heavily.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Chruszczynski shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chruszczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Chruszczynski pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Chruszczynski shoots in and bounces Belfort off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chruszczynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belfort wants to stand up but Chruszczynski is controlling him.
Chruszczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Belfort uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Belfort stalks Chruszczynski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chruszczynski's face. Chruszczynski staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitor Belfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Belfort works over Chruszczynski's head and body with a nice combination.
Chruszczynski shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Belfort. That snapped Chruszczynski's head back.

Chruszczynski clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.

Chruszczynski drags the fight down to the ground.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
Chruszczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Chruszczynski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chruszczynski tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chruszczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Belfort stops Chruszczynski from standing up.
Chruszczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Belfort trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chruszczynski's guard.
Chruszczynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chruszczynski wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort controlling from the top position.

Belfort decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

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 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chruszczynski. Chruszczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chruszczynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Chruszczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belfort with a nice cross.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Chruszczynski misses with a takedown
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chruszczynski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slawek Chruszczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chruszczynski is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Slawek Chruszczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Belfort both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belfort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!