PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis has chosen Black Box - Ride on Time as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Belkofer
vs
Zaromskis

180 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
176 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Resistance

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis lands a head kick. Belkofer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaromskis tries to work over Belkofer's front leg with a kick but Belkofer checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaromskis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Belkofer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaromskis doesn't seem phased though.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot to the body.
Belkofer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaromskis can pounce on him.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Zaromskis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaromskis down.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belkofer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belkofer throws a body kick that misses.
Belkofer missing with a left hand there. Zaromskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaromskis lands with a shot to the body.
Zaromskis delivers a nice body kick.
Zaromskis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a hook to the side of Zaromskis's head but Zaromskis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Belkofer coming out on top.
Zaromskis connects with a body shot that sends Belkofer's belly button to the back.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belkofer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaromskis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belkofer.
A jab from Zaromskis finds it's way through Belkofer's defenses.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belkofer tries to bum rush Zaromskis with a series of wild strikes but Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belkofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belkofer misses with a low kick as Zaromskis jumps back.
Zaromskis scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaromskis lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis feints and then cracks Belkofer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belkofer down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Belkofer.
Belkofer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaromskis can pounce on him.
Zaromskis swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Belkofer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belkofer checks it well.
A big left from Belkofer misses.

Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
Belkofer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Belkofer.

Zaromskis manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belkofer avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Belkofer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaromskis. Zaromskis obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis with a jab.
Zaromskis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belkofer.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick
and Belkofer counters with a left to the body.
Belkofer connects with a body shot that sends Zaromskis's belly button to the back.
Zaromskis drops his hands momentarily and Belkofer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Belkofer thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaromskis scores with a head kick. Belkofer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belkofer misses with a body shot.
Belkofer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaromskis walks into a left hand.
Belkofer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaromskis was well out of range. Poor timing from Belkofer.
Zaromskis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belkofer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis misses with a body shot.
Zaromskis throws a solid leg kick but Belkofer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaromskis.
Belkofer takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer pushes Zaromskis away with a front kick.
Zaromskis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belkofer rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaromskis moves away from the strike by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a series of punches but Zaromskis avoids them all with ease.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belkofer scores with a leg kick.
Belkofer blocks a head kick by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis slips a jab from Belkofer.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
Belkofer blocks a head kick by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
The fighters circling - Belkofer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zaromskis takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis with a hook.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but Belkofer moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Belkofer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zaromskis defending well as Belkofer loads up on a big left hand.
Belkofer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Belkofer slips a jab from Zaromskis.
Belkofer misses the shot to the body.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Belkofer moves out of range.
Belkofer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belkofer throws a hook but Zaromskis blocks it.
Belkofer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belkofer avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Belkofer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belkofer moves out of range as Zaromskis strikes.
Belkofer throws a head kick but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belkofer if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Belkofer is avoiding it.

Zaromskis clinches up with Belkofer and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer works on Zaromskis's body with a couple of short punches.
Belkofer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belkofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belkofer can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaromskis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Belkofer.

Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belkofer misses with a wild combination.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Belkofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belkofer misses the shot to the body.
David Belkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belkofer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Zaromskis has closed the distance and engaged Belkofer in a clinch.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Zaromskis as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to slow Belkofer down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zaromskis takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaromskis wants to get back to striking at distance but Belkofer won't allow it.
Belkofer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaromskis lands a damaging elbow.

Zaromskis gets control of Belkofer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zaromskis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaromskis is on top in guard.
Belkofer working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaromskis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer keeping full guard, as Zaromskis tries to pass.
Zaromskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belkofer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belkofer keeping full guard, as Zaromskis tries to pass.
Zaromskis trying to control but Belkofer is working from the bottom.
Belkofer looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belkofer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because David Belkofer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belkofer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Belkofer looks to land a combination but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Belkofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belkofer lands a head shot.
Zaromskis works Belkofer's body with a nice hook.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaromskis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belkofer scores with a jab. Zaromskis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belkofer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis cracks Belkofer with a good jab.
Zaromskis connects with a leg kick. Belkofer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaromskis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belkofer's sensitive parts.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Zaromskis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Zaromskis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Belkofer.
Zaromskis takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Belkofer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zaromskis's guard.
Belkofer postures up.
Belkofer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaromskis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belkofer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaromskis keeping moving, preventing Belkofer from controlling successfully.
Zaromskis trying to keep a closed guard but Belkofer is proving a slippery customer.
Belkofer looking to sit in guard and control but Zaromskis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belkofer wants to stand but Zaromskis is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaromskis is one step ahead there.
Zaromskis throws an elbow that misses. Belkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaromskis's guard. Nice move by Belkofer!
Zaromskis seems keen to control Belkofer's posture.
Belkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaromskis has wrist control.

Belkofer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaromskis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belkofer, into his guard.
Belkofer keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belkofer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer wants to sweep here but Zaromskis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belkofer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaromskis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaromskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Belkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis postures up in Belkofer's guard and throws a big left but Belkofer blocks it.
Zaromskis stands and throws Belkofer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer tries to buck Zaromskis off but Zaromskis is having none of it.
Check out the look on Zaromskis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Belkofer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belkofer wants to pass to mount but Zaromskis is defending the position.

Belkofer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zaromskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belkofer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Belkofer!
David Belkofer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.