PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lowell Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor O Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fischer
vs
O Belfort

191 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lowell Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor O Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belfort scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belfort looks up at the clock and then as Fischer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belfort smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Fischer is defending well.
Belfort misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Fischer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fischer is trying to improve his position.
Fischer is working hard here to advance position.
Belfort tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Fischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belfort's best efforts.
Fischer pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
Fischer wants to get back to full guard.

Belfort is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Belfort wants to work for an arm triangle but Fischer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belfort wants to control but Fischer is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fischer is pressing down on Belfort's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Fischer has his feet on Belfort's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fischer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fischer has closed the distance and engaged Belfort in a clinch.
Fischer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fischer is pushing Belfort up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Belfort lands a takedown into 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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fischer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belfort's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fischer is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.

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

Fischer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belfort throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Belfort is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fischer off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Fischer right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Belfort's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Belfort is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fischer is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is punishing Fischer with some ground and pound.
Fischer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitor O Belfort will probably get the nod.
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.

Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fischer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Belfort scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fischer tries to roll over but Belfort keeps him under control.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Belfort is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fischer defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belfort is looking for submissions but instead, Fischer has regained full guard.
Belfort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belfort would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vitor O Belfort has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fischer wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Fischer trying to control the position.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor O Belfort was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Fischer shoots in and bounces Belfort off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fischer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to sweep but instead, Fischer has passed into half guard.
Belfort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fischer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belfort trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fischer landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to keep Fischer in close.

Belfort working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fischer has passed into half guard!
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort wants to improve his position but Fischer is controlling well.
Belfort strikes from the bottom but Fischer passes into mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer content just to control the position here.
Belfort taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitor O Belfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Belfort. Those never looked like landing.

Belfort throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fischer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belfort is in Fischer's guard.
Fischer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Fischer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fischer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belfort's face.
Fischer with shots to the head and body - Belfort looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fischer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belfort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer prevents Belfort from getting the reversal.
Belfort is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fischer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belfort is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fischer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fischer content just to control the position here.
Fischer lands a couple of good shots and Belfort has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belfort can't escape the position.
Belfort trying to control the hands but Fischer won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is hanging on to Belfort's back as he tries to escape.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fischer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fischer has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Belfort.
Fischer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fischer.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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!
Belfort tries to roll but Fischer sticks to his back.
Fischer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Belfort breaks Fischer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belfort stopping the sweep attempt from Fischer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort landing with the ground and pound.

Fischer has his feet on Belfort's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Belfort looking to score a takedown here. Fischer is defending well but Belfort drives through and ends up in Fischer's guard.
Belfort stopping the sweep attempt from Fischer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.

Fischer uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Fischer is looking to reverse the position.
Fischer manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is thwarting Fischer's attempts to control the position.
Belfort wants to stand up but Fischer has a hold of him and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lowell Fischer.
I think Belfort has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

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