PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadao. Boudewijn has chosen The Search for the Holy Grail as his entrance music. Arjan Boudewijn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vitor Belfort's chin.

Belfort
vs
Boudewijn

183 cm
21
199 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
28
200 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjan Boudewijn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudewijn shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Boudewijn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boudewijn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boudewijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudewijn misses with a body punch
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudewijn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Belfort scores with a jab to the head.
Boudewijn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boudewijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort lands a nice shot that snaps Boudewijn's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a looping overhand right but Belfort ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Belfort lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boudewijn doesn't seem phased though.
Vitor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort lands a right hook to the body.
Boudewijn misses with a body shot
and Belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Boudewijn backing up. Boudewijn nods at Belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
Boudewijn fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Boudewijn misses.
Boudewijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boudewijn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Boudewijn misses with a two punch combination.
Boudewijn misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn misses with a body shot.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudewijn.
Belfort throws a body punch but Boudewijn moves out of range.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort stuns Boudewijn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boudewijn throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Boudewijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boudewijn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Boudewijn looks gassed!
Boudewijn misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Boudewijn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boudewijn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belfort is out of range and Boudewijn settles back down.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudewijn.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
Boudewijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belfort throws a sloppy body shot
letting Boudewijn counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws and low kick but Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Boudewijn.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudewijn.
A shot to the body from Boudewijn misses
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belfort thuds a left hand into Boudewijn's body.
Arjan Boudewijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort's corner calls for a 1-2. Belfort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boudewijn.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Boudewijn fails with the takedown
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort lands with a nice body punch.
Boudewijn misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boudewijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudewijn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudewijn ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boudewijn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boudewijn is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Belfort.
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
Belfort fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boudewijn on the side of the head.
Belfort moves out of range as Boudewijn strikes.
Boudewijn moves out of range as Belfort strikes.
Vitor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort slips under a jab.
Boudewijn takes one on the button.
Boudewijn tries to land a front kick but Belfort steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belfort lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort works Boudewijn's body with a nice hook.
Belfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Boudewijn.
Belfort slips under a jab from Boudewijn.
Belfort staying out of range there.
Boudewijn throws a head kick but Belfort moves out of range.
Boudewijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.
Boudewijn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Boudewijn 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudewijn ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Good standup being displayed there by Belfort as he connects with a hook.
Belfort fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boudewijn on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Belfort.
Boudewijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boudewijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort connects with the punch.
Boudewijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn misses with a shot to the body
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boudewijn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Belfort scores with a four punch combination!
Belfort scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn fails with the takedown
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Boudewijn.
Belfort cracks a nice hook into Boudewijn's ribs.
Boudewijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boudewijn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudewijn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Belfort throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Belfort misses.
A jab from Belfort misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudewijn misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boudewijn misses with a takedown attempt
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudewijn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belfort is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a front kick aimed at Belfort's knee but Belfort avoids it well.
Boudewijn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boudewijn.
Belfort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudewijn.
Belfort catches Boudewijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boudewijn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Belfort has got the better of the exchanges.
A left lands for Belfort.
Belfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boudewijn at a distance.
Belfort lands a glancing blow to the side of Boudewijn's head.
Boudewijn throws a hook to the side of Belfort's head but Belfort sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boudewijn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boudewijn defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belfort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boudewijn on the side of the head.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Boudewijn moved out of range nicely.
Belfort lands a jab.
Belfort scores with a jab to the head.
Boudewijn walks into a jab.
Boudewijn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a body punch but Boudewijn moves out of range.
A jab from Boudewijn misses.
Boudewijn misses the body punch
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boudewijn misses with a body punch
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belfort moves out of range as Boudewijn strikes.
Boudewijn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boudewijn there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.

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.
Belfort slips under a jab from Boudewijn.
Belfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boudewijn can do to turn this around?
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Boudewijn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belfort counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belfort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boudewijn throws out the jab.
Boudewijn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belfort works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Boudewijn misses
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Belfort clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Belfort digs a good body shot into Boudewijn's ribs.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boudewijn tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudewijn misses with a hook. Belfort ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudewijn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Boudewijn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Belfort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
Belfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boudewijn misses with a straight right.
Boudewijn misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boudewijn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belfort counters with a right hand to the body.
Boudewijn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belfort moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Boudewijn.
Belfort jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Boudewijn misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boudewijn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belfort throws a good cross that connects.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut.
Boudewijn looks to land a combination. Belfort sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws an overhand right that lands on Belfort's shoulder, as Belfort tries to avoid the shot.
Belfort misses with a body shot.
Belfort jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy body shot
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Belfort there.
Belfort swings for the body but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Belfort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boudewijn throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four 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.
Boudewijn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boudewijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boudewijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort avoids a kick to the body.
Boudewijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boudewijn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belfort throws a hook but Boudewijn blocks it.
Boudewijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudewijn misses with a double jab
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boudewijn has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudewijn moves away.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Belfort defending well as Boudewijn loads up on a big left hand.
Belfort swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boudewijn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boudewijn cracks Belfort with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Boudewijn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boudewijn has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudewijn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boudewijn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
Belfort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudewijn.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boudewijn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boudewijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belfort slips a straight right by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arjan Boudewijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belfort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Belfort.
Boudewijn tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
Belfort moves out of range as Boudewijn throws a body kick.
Belfort connects with a body shot.
Boudewijn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.
Belfort cracks a nice hook into Boudewijn's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a straight right.
Belfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boudewijn at a distance.
Belfort swinging wildly here.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudewijn misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Belfort.
Belfort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boudewijn doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Boudewijn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Belfort does it's job there.
Belfort looks to land a combination. Boudewijn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Belfort lands with an overhand left.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Belfort. Beautiful body shot.
Boudewijn needs to keep his hands up - Belfort had a free shot at his head there.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort retains his middleweight title!