PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Saprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vitor belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Saprano
vs
belfort

193 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Saprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, vitor belfort!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saprano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as belfort sprawls well. belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saprano gets slowly back to his feet.
belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saprano.
Saprano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but belfort is out of range.
Saprano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Saprano throws a left and a right that both miss
and belfort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by belfort!
belfort is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saprano shoots in for a double leg but belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Saprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saprano fails with the takedown
and belfort counters with a series of strikes. Saprano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saprano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like vitor belfort has been cut.
belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vitor belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saprano circles away quickly and effectively.
belfort falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saprano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
belfort prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saprano lands a body punch.
belfort wants to break free but Saprano has control.
A short uppercut from Saprano.

Saprano pulls belfort into guard.
Saprano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
belfort would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saprano will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

belfort decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saprano, up you get!
Saprano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from belfort.
vitor belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saprano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling belfort to score with a decent uppercut.
Saprano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but belfort swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saprano looks to clinch
and belfort counters with a big head kick but Saprano shrugs it off.
Saprano is breathing heavily.
belfort tries to bum rush Saprano with a series of wild strikes but Saprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saprano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Saprano backing up. Saprano nods at belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
Saprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but belfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saprano looks to clinch
and belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
belfort throws a series of punches but Saprano avoids them all with ease.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
belfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saprano throws the kick towards the body but belfort avoids it.
Saprano throws out a loose jab but belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saprano misses with a kick to the body.
Saprano misses with a takedown
and belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Saprano moves out of range easily.
belfort is working the combinations to good effect here.
belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Saprano tries to clinch but belfort moves out of range.
Saprano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and belfort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Saprano shoots in and drives through. belfort sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from belfort as Saprano shoots in.
Saprano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and belfort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
belfort throws a series of strikes that have Saprano backpedaling.
Saprano dodges the punch combination from belfort.
belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saprano slips a jab and a cross from belfort.
belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saprano shoots and misses
and belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Saprano.
belfort lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from belfort as Saprano shoots in.
belfort throws a right and a left that Saprano avoids nicely.
Saprano misses with a takedown attempt
and belfort counters with a two punch combo.
belfort throws a series of strikes that have Saprano backpedaling.
belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vitor belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on vitor belfort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

belfort misses with a double jab
and Saprano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. belfort is lucky that one didn't land flush.
belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from belfort does no damage.
belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
belfort throws a nice looking combination but Saprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saprano slips a jab and a cross from belfort.
Saprano misses with a takedown attempt
and belfort counters with a series of strikes. Saprano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saprano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from belfort as Saprano shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Saprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from belfort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saprano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says belfort as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
belfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saprano at a distance.
belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
belfort misses with the combination.
belfort throws a nice looking combination but Saprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saprano shoots and misses
and belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Saprano backing up. Saprano nods at belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Saprano.
Saprano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from belfort.
belfort lands a jab-cross combination.
Tony Saprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
belfort throws a right hand that Saprano ducks under and follows up with a left that Saprano also avoids with ease.
belfort misses with the combination.
belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
belfort misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from belfort misses.
A punch combination from belfort misses.
belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saprano dodges the punch combination from belfort.
Saprano fails with the takedown
and belfort counters with a one-two to the body.
Saprano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. belfort tries to avoid it but Saprano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag belfort to the ground. belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saprano tries for a takedown but belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saprano dodges the punch combination from belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saprano circles away quickly and effectively.
belfort misses with a double jab.
Saprano closes the distance looking to clinch
and belfort counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Saprano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
belfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from belfort in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
belfort tries to bum rush Saprano with a series of wild strikes but Saprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saprano with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and belfort counters with a series of strikes. Saprano will be more careful next time no doubt.
belfort is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saprano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and belfort makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saprano really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saprano.
Saprano fails with the takedown
and belfort counters with a one-two to the body.
belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saprano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
belfort throws a combination. Saprano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
belfort misses with a double jab.
No joy there for belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from belfort lands but Saprano takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vitor belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on vitor belfort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saprano dodges the punch combination from belfort.
Saprano misses with a takedown
and belfort counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saprano thinking.
Nice sprawl there from belfort as Saprano shoots in.
belfort throws a right and a left that Saprano avoids nicely.
Saprano shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Saprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
belfort stuffs the takedown attempt from Saprano. Saprano gets slowly back to his feet.
belfort lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saprano backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
belfort lands with a nice combination. Saprano backs away looking to recover.
Saprano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from belfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from belfort misses.
belfort stuffs the takedown attempt from Saprano. Saprano gets slowly back to his feet.
belfort moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
belfort keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Saprano with that takedown attempt.
A combination from belfort does no damage.
belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from belfort does no damage.
Saprano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from belfort.
belfort misses with a double jab.
Saprano tries to land a front kick but belfort steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saprano circles away quickly and effectively.
belfort tries to bum rush Saprano with a series of wild strikes but Saprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saprano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts belfort as he jumps to the side.
belfort is looking to slow Saprano down with leg kicks.
belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saprano circles away quickly and effectively.
belfort lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Saprano tries to clinch but belfort is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saprano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as belfort sprawls well. belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saprano gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from belfort.
Saprano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by belfort.
A combination from belfort does no damage.
vitor belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saprano circles away quickly and effectively.
belfort throws a nice looking combination but Saprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saprano tries to clinch up but belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from belfort does no damage.
Saprano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. belfort defends it nicely.
Saprano tries for a takedown but belfort circles away easily
and belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Saprano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saprano dodges the punch combination from belfort.
belfort lands a jab to the head.
belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Saprano tries to clinch but belfort moves away
and belfort counters with a two punch combo.
Saprano looks to clinch
and belfort counters with a series of strikes. Saprano will be more careful next time no doubt.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saprano fails with the takedown
and Saprano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tony Saprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
belfort misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
vitor belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got belfort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vitor belfort!