PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo 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.

Kramer
vs
Belfort

192 cm
17
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Montreal, Gilberto Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kramer is defended easily by Belfort.
Kramer swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Belfort counters by clinching up.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling him.
Belfort wants a takedown.
Kramer pushes off an throws an elbow but Belfort leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Belfort drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belfort 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.
Kramer stops Belfort from standing up.
Kramer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kramer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belfort is proving hard to escape from.
Kramer controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Gilberto Kramer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belfort shoots for a takedown but Kramer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kramer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belfort is looking to land body kicks.

Belfort manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kramer on his heels. He'll look to pass Kramer's guard now, I'm sure.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort wants to stand but Kramer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kramer controls Belfort momentarily but Belfort frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belfort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belfort wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.

Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belfort wants to stand back up but Kramer manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to remain calm as Kramer controls from the top position.
Belfort tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kramer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Belfort tries to hold on but Kramer pushes him away.
Kramer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kramer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Belfort looks winded!
Belfort takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kramer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is trying to reverse the position but instead Kramer has taken his back - oops!

Kramer tightening his grip on Belfort, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Kramer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Kramer has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort shoots in but Kramer avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kramer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belfort to the ground. Kramer is now in Belfort's guard.

Belfort is looking for a triangle here but Kramer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gilberto Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belfort is breathing heavily.

Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
Belfort struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belfort's shoulder. That is not cool.

Kramer is trying to get an arm triangle but Belfort is defending well.
Belfort is trying to improve his position.
Kramer wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kramer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Belfort!
Belfort really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kramer looking to control but Belfort is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belfort can't escape the position.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to escape the mount.
Kramer unloading with bombs!
Belfort wants to hold on but Kramer pushes him away.
Belfort slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kramer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belfort is positioning himself well to prevent Kramer advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Kramer dominated that second round.
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!

Kramer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kramer jumps into guard, dragging Belfort to the mat.
Belfort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belfort throws an elbow that misses. Kramer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belfort's guard. Nice move by Kramer!
Kramer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort trying to control from the bottom.
Belfort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kramer won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Belfort looking to control but Kramer passes into half guard.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer is trying to control. Belfort wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kramer not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Kramer trying to control from half guard but Belfort is working away.
Kramer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belfort is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kramer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belfort!

Kramer goes for an armbar but Belfort turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer has momentary wrist control but Belfort slips an elbow through the middle.

Belfort gets to his feet - Kramer follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from Belfort.
Kramer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Kramer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belfort, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Kramer has him pressed against the cage.

Kramer manages to break the clinch.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Belfort with that takedown attempt.

Kramer moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.

Kramer decides to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
Ryo Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilberto Kramer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kramer 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Kramer!