PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Befor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Finch - Letters To You . Brik Holtik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Belfort
vs
Holtik

183 cm
30
198 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

192 cm
31
192 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Befor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brik Holtik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort swings away with a body shot that misses

and Holtik counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holtik wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Holtik won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtik.
Holtik throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.

Holtik drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Holtik off! Holtik jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Holtik trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brik Holtik.
Holtik tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holtik tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belfort throws a hook but Holtik avoids it easily.
Holtik scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Holtik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belfort with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holtik looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort throws a head kick that Holtik semi-blocks.

It looks like Brik Holtik has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belfort is looking to wear down Holtik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holtik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
Belfort throws a good cross that connects.
Belfort scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belfort.
Belfort thumps Holtik with a low kick.
Holtik checks a low kick from Belfort.

Belfort manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holtik on his heels. He'll look to pass Holtik's guard now, I'm sure.
Belfort with a nice head shot there.
Belfort chips away with some ground and pound.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort throws a big elbow that misses.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belfort has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holtik swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort postures up.
Holtik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holtik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Belfort with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holtik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Holtik keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Holtik has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Holtik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort landing some decent shots from guard.

Holtik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belfort defends well.
Belfort working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Holtik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Befor Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brik Holtik's cut.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holtik moves away.
Holtik misses with a wild combination.

Belfort bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holtik can't do much from the bottom here.
Belfort lands a few punches from side control.
Befor Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belfort landing a few strikes.
Belfort landing a few strikes.
Belfort landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtik wants to control but Belfort postures up.
Belfort lands a few punches from side control.
Belfort looks up at the clock and then as Holtik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belfort smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holtik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belfort's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holtik is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back.
Holtik is breathing heavily.

Holtik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belfort thows a huge punch but Holtik dodges it nicely.
Belfort performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belfort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Holtik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
Belfort working over Holtik with some ground and pound. Holtik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Holtik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
Belfort scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort winds up and cracks Holtik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holtik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but Holtik defending well.
Holtik has hold of Belfort's hands but Belfort slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Holtik keeping hold of Belfort's head, controlling as best he can.
Belfort is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belfort trying to control the action but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Holtik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belfort scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holtik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holtik.
Belfort landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holtik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Holtik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belfort can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belfort works over Holtik with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.

Holtik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belfort passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes.
Belfort connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holtik some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holtik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holtik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belfort gets full guard.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Holtik from controlling successfully.
Holtik stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Befor Belfort dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brik Holtik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Belfort throws out a leg kick but Holtik moves out of range and Belfort only half commits.
Holtik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Holtik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Holtik persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort misses with a hook to the body

and Holtik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belfort won't be happy with that.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtik can do to turn this around?
Holtik tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Holtik is trying to get an arm triangle but Belfort is defending well.
Holtik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holtik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Belfort tenderised Holtik's leg. Holtik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belfort tries a low kick but Holtik avoids it.
Holtik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Belfort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belfort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belfort prevents Holtik from standing back up.
Holtik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
Belfort performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Holtik is pressing down on Belfort's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belfort works over Holtik with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holtik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Holtik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Holtik is pulling down on Belfort's head to control his posture.

Holtik working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Brik Holtik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort being controlled here momentarily.
Belfort is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Holtik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.

Holtik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holtik has momentary wrist control but Belfort slips an elbow through the middle.
Belfort trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Befor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Befor Belfort wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holtik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Befor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brik Holtik.
Holtik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belfort throws a head kick but Holtik moves out of range.
Holtik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Some wild striking there from Holtik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holtik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Befor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Holtik walks into a stiff left hand from Belfort.
Holtik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Holtik enables Belfort to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holtik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Befor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Befor Belfort!