PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ressu Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Älä lyö naamaan. The key to victory for Ressu Redford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Redford
vs
Belfort

187 cm
24
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ressu Redford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redford moves into the clinch.
Redford lands with a left to the head.

Redford drags the fight down to the ground.
Redford wants to stand but Belfort is controlling the position.
Belfort passes into half guard.
Redford tries to roll over but Belfort keeps him under control.
Belfort tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redford pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
Belfort is thwarting Redford's attempts to control the position.

Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redford is defending against the submission attempts here by Belfort.
Redford tries to kick Belfort off but Belfort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belfort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belfort's back!
Good control from Redford.
Redford is controlling the position but Belfort somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Belfort has one foot on Redford's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belfort shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belfort stopping the sweep attempt from Redford.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belfort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Redford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Redford has escaped and now he's on top!

Redford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belfort, up you get!
Redford scores with a one two! Belfort had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Redford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort looks gassed!
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Redford sprawls well.
Ressu Redford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Belfort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Redford.

Redford rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Redford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Redford breaks from the clinch.

Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Redford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redford.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Redford for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Belfort tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Redford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redford connects with a knee to the head.

Redford is trying to trip Belfort. He has hold of a leg but Belfort is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Redford persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Redford trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.

Redford gets to his feet - Belfort follows without any prompting.

Redford closes the distance and pushes Belfort back into the cage.
Redford slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Redford.
Redford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belfort.
Redford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belfort tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redford is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ressu Redford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Redford misses with a body shot.
Belfort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belfort somewhat.
Redford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ressu Redford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redford pinned against the cage. Redford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ressu Redford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Redford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redford.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up with Redford, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes Redford against the cage but Redford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Redford.
Redford lands an overhand right.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Redford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redford lands a high kick!
Redford stalks Belfort and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belfort's face. Belfort staggers backwards, shaken.

Redford darts in and clinches Belfort up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redford 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 trying to get back to his feet but Redford is in full control for now.
Belfort is trapped and Redford is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Redford misses with a punch to the head.
Can Belfort hold on?! Redford is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Good control from Redford.
Redford connects with a big shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Redford controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redford punches the canvas rather than the man.

Belfort is in a bad position with Redford working for a choke. Belfort manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Belfort has gone for a leg lock! Redford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belfort's guard.
Redford is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redford cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Redford from controlling successfully.
Redford content to stall in guard here.
Belfort wants to stand up but Redford is controlling him.

Redford stands up and waves to Belfort to follow him.

Redford closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Redford has taken the fight to the clinch.

Redford pulls Belfort into guard.
Belfort advances position into side control!
Redford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belfort wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Redford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Redford throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Redford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Redford closes the distance and clinches.
Redford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redford throws an elbow that misses.

Belfort turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Belfort working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ressu Redford dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.

Redford clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Redford to work.
Redford lands a good knee to the midsection. Belfort won't want to take too many of those.
Redford tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Redford has hold of one of Belfort's legs. Belfort is fighting the takedown attempt but Redford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redford trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.

Belfort pushes Redford off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Redford pulls guard.

Redford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belfort is pushing down on Redford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redford is fighting to maintain full guard but Belfort has managed to sneak the leg through.

Belfort is trying for a kimura here. Redford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belfort wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Belfort!