PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakumi Jabulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabulani comes to the cage accompanied by K'naan - Wavin´ flag. 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.

Jabulani
vs
Belfort

178 cm
25
178 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
175 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™
Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zakumi Jabulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jabulani.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Jabulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jabulani counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jabulani throws an elbow that misses. Belfort uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jabulani's guard. Nice move by Belfort!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabulani wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
Belfort advances to half guard.
Jabulani is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabulani is working hard here to advance position.

Belfort is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabulani sees it coming and defends easily.
Jabulani trying to control but Belfort postures up.
Jabulani wants to get back to his feet.
Jabulani trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani keeping hold of Belfort's head, controlling as best he can.
Jabulani 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!
Jabulani trying to control.

Jabulani is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belfort has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Jabulani working for the choke.
Jabulani controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jabulani is riding his opponent, not letting Belfort buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy.

Belfort is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jabulani gets his way!
Belfort is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jabulani has Belfort flattened out and is raining down punches.
Belfort looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jabulani.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but Jabulani has full control of the position and if anything, Belfort has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Jabulani is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jabulani biding his time, controlling Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jabulani is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Belfort. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Jabulani has his arm under Belfort's chin here. Game over son! Jabulani squeezes tightly and Belfort is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zakumi Jabulani!
A less than humble Zakumi Jabulani misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.