PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Totti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Belfort
vs
Totti

190 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Totti!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Totti shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfort stuffs the takedown.
Totti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Totti.
Totti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Totti shoots in.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Totti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Totti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Totti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Totti tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Totti has a takedown stuffed.

Belfort drives through and clinches with Totti against the ropes.
Totti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belfort is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Belfort gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Totti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belfort has passed into half guard!
Totti looks gassed!
Totti wants to get back to full guard but Belfort has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti is in a horrible position here. Belfort smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belfort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Totti is looking to improve his position but Belfort isn't that keen on the idea.
Belfort sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belfort really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belfort has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Totti's face.
Belfort lands with some strikes.
Belfort lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belfort cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belfort controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Totti is looking to escape.
Totti tries to improve his position but instead Belfort has taken his back!
Totti can't escape the position.
Belfort is riding his opponent, not letting Totti buck him off.
Belfort trying to control momentarily.
Totti breaks Belfort's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort seems keen to control Totti's posture.

Totti has gone for a leg lock! Belfort slips out almost immediately though and dives into Totti's guard.

Totti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belfort is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Totti.
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.

Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Totti is defending well.
Totti tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belfort stands up and beckons Totti to his feet.
Totti shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Totti on that attempt.

Belfort bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Totti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belfort tries to advance to mount but can't.
Belfort trying to control the action but Totti is working from the bottom.
Belfort postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Totti gets back to half guard.
Belfort content to control rather than advance.
Belfort wants to take a breather but Totti is having none of it.
Totti wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort trying to control the action but Totti is working from the bottom.
Belfort is looking to advance position but Totti won't allow it.

Totti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.

Belfort decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Totti misses with a takedown

and Belfort holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belfort lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Totti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Belfort has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Totti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Totti prevents Belfort from getting a body triangle.
Belfort is trying to stick to Totti's back but Totti is turning into Belfort. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Belfort's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Totti.
Totti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Totti stops Belfort from standing up.
Belfort trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Totti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belfort dives on top into guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Totti is keeping the position.
Belfort tries to stand but Totti is controlling from the bottom.

Totti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belfort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belfort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Belfort decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Totti, up you get!
Totti has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort counters with a big head kick but Totti shrugs it off.
Totti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a nice kick to the body.
Totti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Totti thinking.

That's eight 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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Totti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort misses with the combination.
Totti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Totti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Totti with a poor takedown

and Belfort counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Totti fails to pull guard.
Belfort stops a takedown attempt from Totti.

Belfort decides to pull guard.
Totti preventing the sweep.

Totti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belfort manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Totti has Belfort in his guard.
Belfort scoring with some ground and pound.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Totti is keeping the position.

Belfort gets to his feet. Totti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Totti with a poor takedown
and Belfort counters with a one-two to the body.
Totti shoots and misses
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Totti tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily

and Belfort counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
Belfort scoring with some ground and pound.

Totti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.

Totti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Totti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Totti thinking.
Totti fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Totti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belfort is looking to wear down Totti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Totti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Totti.
Totti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a leg kick.
Belfort looks for the body kick but Totti saw that one coming.
Totti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort counters with an inside leg kick.
Totti tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily

and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
Belfort trying to control the position but Totti is working away.
Totti manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort uses his free foot to push down on Totti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Totti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Totti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Belfort stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Totti has his takedown stuffed

and Belfort counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
Totti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Belfort drops back looking for a leg! Totti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totti manages to kick Belfort off! Belfort jumps back into Totti's guard.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Totti is keeping the position.
Belfort trying to control but Totti is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to stand but Totti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Totti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Totti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Totti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Totti misses with a takedown

and Belfort moves into the clinch.
Totti tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.
Totti tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Totti goes for a takedown attempt but Belfort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Totti doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Belfort counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Totti!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti tries to improve his position but instead Belfort has taken his back!
Totti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Belfort's guard. Nice work there by Totti.

Totti has gone for a leg lock! Belfort slips out almost immediately though and dives into Totti's guard.
Belfort wants to stand but Totti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Totti is keeping the position.

Totti has his foot on Belfort's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belfort works his way back into a safe position though.
Belfort works over Totti with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four 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.

Totti has his foot on Belfort's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belfort works his way back into a safe position though.

Totti working for submissions but it's allowed Belfort to get to half guard.
Belfort tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Belfort wants to control but Totti is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Totti tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Totti tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily
and Belfort counters with a nice low kick that buckles Totti's knee momentarily.
Totti doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Totti's guard.

Totti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belfort has passed into half guard!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Totti wants to improve his position but Belfort is controlling well.

Totti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belfort is keen to just control but Totti is a slippery customer.

Totti looking for submissions off his back.

Totti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Belfort is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Totti has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Totti looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Totti misses with a takedown
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Totti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Totti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Totti has an active guard here but Belfort has managed to pass into half guard.
Totti is not content to let Belfort control the position.

Belfort moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Totti.
Totti is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Francesco Totti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Totti manages to get back to half guard.

Belfort decides to return to a standing position.
Totti with a poor takedown

so Belfort counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Totti is looking for a triangle here but Belfort uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Totti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Belfort stands up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Totti has his takedown stuffed

and Belfort counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Totti looking for subs off his back but Belfort has passed one foot through into half guard.
Totti is trying to get back to full guard.

Totti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
Belfort working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Belfort is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Totti has managed to free his arm - good work.

Totti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Belfort escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Belfort!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Totti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Totti throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belfort wants to stand but Totti is controlling his arm.

Belfort has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Totti can do to turn this around?
Totti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belfort scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belfort 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Vitor Belfort!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Vitor Belfort!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Vitor Belfort!

Vitor Belfort wins by unanimous decision!