PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Po
vs
Belfort

199 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Falcon Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort shoots in looking for a takedown. Po tries to sprawl out of it but Belfort keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Po manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Po tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belfort is able to avoid easily.
Belfort tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
Belfort fails with the takedown.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Belfort misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Po paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belfort.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Po.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belfort.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Belfort misses.
A clash of legs there as Belfort blocks the low kick.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belfort's knee momentarily.
Po throws a body kick that misses.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Po circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Po checks it.
A head kick misses from Po.

Belfort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Belfort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Po is breathing heavily.
Belfort sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belfort tries to control but Po wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Po in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belfort trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po is bucking up trying to escape but Belfort cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belfort looking to control but Po is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Po pushes him off.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Po counters with a head kick. That will keep Belfort thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Belfort misses
and Po counters with a low kick, right behind Belfort 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po thumps Belfort with a low kick.
Po plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Po.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick from Po.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Po throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belfort tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
Po fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Po fakes the leg kick and cracks Belfort in the body.
Tong Po is winning the standup battle so far.
Po lands a head kick. Belfort smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Po keeps the fight on the outside.
Po misses with a head kick.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses
and Po counters with a big head kick but Belfort shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belfort closes the distance and pushes Po back into the cage.
Po can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Belfort.
Belfort jumps guard but Po stands there with Belfort around his waist. Belfort gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Belfort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick from Po.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick.
Belfort should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Po throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belfort's head.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort shoots for a takedown but Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Po counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Po counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Belfort changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Po looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belfort lands a few punches from side control.
Belfort landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Po will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belfort on the ground.
Belfort wants to control but Po is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Belfort gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Po counters with a big head kick but Belfort shrugs it off.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belfort's knee momentarily.
Po throws a push kick but Belfort slaps the foot to one side.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Belfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Belfort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belfort.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Po is looking to land body kicks.
Po thumps Belfort with a low kick.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort throws a lazy body kick
and Po counters with a good, hard body kick but Belfort shrugs it off.

Belfort closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Po to the mat! Po manages to get full guard.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
Po will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Po is keeping the position.
Belfort would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Po keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort prevents Po from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Po. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Po finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Po throws a head kick that Belfort semi-blocks.
Po misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Po showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Po 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tong Po!