PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Belfort
vs
Webcke

207 cm
26
279 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

192 cm
28
269 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webcke scores with a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Webcke trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Belfort is looking for a triangle but Webcke pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Belfort 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webcke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Webcke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Webcke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Webcke defends well.
Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webcke.
Webcke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webcke thows a big elbow that misses.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belfort wants to stand but Webcke is controlling the position.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Webcke cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Webcke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webcke working some strikes from top position.
Webcke scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort has momentary wrist control but Webcke slips an elbow through the middle.
Webcke landing some decent shots from guard.
Webcke landing with the ground and pound.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Webcke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webcke trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Webcke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Webcke controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Webcke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webcke distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Webcke is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Webcke cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Webcke stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Webcke slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webcke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Webcke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Webcke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webcke lands strikes from half guard.
Webcke working over Belfort with some ground and pound. Belfort looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Webcke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belfort with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Belfort actively working from the bottom here.
Webcke is nestled in close to Belfort, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Webcke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webcke keeps the fight on the outside.
Webcke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Webcke.
Webcke lands with a straight right. Belfort didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Webcke.
Belfort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webcke is fending him off so far but Belfort persists. Nope, Webcke circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preuss Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort slips a straight right by Webcke.
Webcke connects with a right hand. Belfort shakes it off.
Webcke scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Webcke throws a leg kick but Belfort sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Webcke gets a double leg takedown into Belfort's guard.

Belfort working for a triangle but Webcke defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke working some strikes from top position.
Webcke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Webcke cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Webcke wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Webcke connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Webcke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Belfort is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Belfort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webcke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Webcke throwing strikes but missing.
Webcke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webcke is in close to Belfort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webcke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webcke tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Webcke controlling from the top position.
Webcke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webcke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Webcke is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shane Webcke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webcke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Webcke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Webcke postures up.
Webcke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webcke stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webcke tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webcke connects with a couple of short punches.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webcke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webcke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webcke lands a couple of elbows.
Webcke lands a couple of elbows.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Webcke lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Webcke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Webcke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Webcke lands with a punch from half guard.
Belfort is staying active underneath Webcke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Webcke there.
Belfort trying to hold on to Webcke's head to control him but Webcke postures up.
Belfort is not content to let Webcke control the position.
Webcke drops an elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webcke is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Webcke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke working over Belfort with some ground and pound. Belfort looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Webcke there.
Belfort pushes Webcke off looking to stand but Webcke dives back in and keeps control.
Webcke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Webcke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Webcke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Webcke working Belfort over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webcke scores with a big shot! Belfort's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Belfort! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Webcke!