PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by The Architect. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Belfort
vs
Martins

178 cm
20
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Martins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martins shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfort lands with a good body shot.

Martins shoots in and bounces Belfort off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martins preventing the sweep.
Martins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort is trying to control the position but Martins postures up.
Martins postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Martins throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins advances to half guard.
Martins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belfort wants to control but Martins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belfort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martins manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
Martins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Belfort wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.

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.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
Belfort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Martins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Martins.

Martins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belfort to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belfort trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins can't keep his opponent in guard - Belfort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belfort is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to control but Belfort postures up.
Belfort uses his free foot to push down on Martins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martins.
Martins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martins is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belfort moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martins has worked his arm free - good work by Martins!
Belfort tries to move to mount but Martins blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Belfort working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martins's thigh. Martins counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belfort slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belfort content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Belfort advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Belfort dominated that round.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martins.
Martins leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Belfort feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martins can't keep his opponent in guard - Belfort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belfort moves into full mount! Martins won't be happy about that!
Martins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Martins is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is looking to improve his position but Belfort isn't that keen on the idea.
Martins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Belfort prevents Martins from getting the reversal.
Belfort looking to control but Martins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belfort pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two 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 wants to finish this one by submission but Martins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belfort.
Martins wants to hold on but Belfort pushes him away.
Belfort takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Martins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Belfort gets his way!
Martins prevents Belfort from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martins.

Belfort is persistently looking for the submission but Martins is defending it well.
Martins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belfort lands a big shot there that rocks Martins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Belfort moves to back control.

Belfort is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belfort.

Belfort looking for the RNC.
Belfort is trying to stick to Martins's back but Martins is turning into Belfort. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Belfort's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martins won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
Martins throws and elbow that misses. Belfort uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martins's guard. Nice move by Belfort!
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Belfort dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Martins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Belfort counters with a shoot takedown. Martins fights it but they end up in guard.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
Belfort advances position into side control!
Belfort advances to full mount.
Belfort moves to the back.

Belfort stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Tyson Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort shoots in but Martins avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Martins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belfort is pressing down on Martins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Martins is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martins preventing the sweep.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins landing with the ground and pound.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Martins throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins throwing strikes but missing.
Martins chips away with some ground and pound.
Martins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Martins throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belfort manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belfort.

Belfort working for a submission but Martins is keeping him at bay.
Martins is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belfort.
Martins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belfort.
Martins is looking to improve his position but Belfort isn't that keen on the idea.
Belfort looking to control but Martins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belfort lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martins is controlling an arm, preventing Belfort from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Martins is trying desperately to improve position.
Belfort looking to control but Martins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Belfort goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martins is on top in guard.
Martins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Will Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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