PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Belfort (ranked 835 p4p, 139 weight class) and Liam Kelley (ranked 772 p4p, 130 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Belfort
vs
Kelley

184 cm
33
186 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

180 cm
31
179 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
FORCEE

FORCEE

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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Liam Kelley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort slips a jab from Kelley.
Belfort looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelley tries to land a front kick but Belfort steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
A little feinted left hand from Belfort on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belfort swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelley jabs Belfort right on the nose. Belfort blinks but takes it well.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelley throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelley throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Belfort was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kelley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kelley throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelley punishes Belfort's body with a nice straight punch.
Belfort misses with a leg kick
and Kelley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belfort's knee momentarily.
Kelley's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kelley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice shot by Belfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belfort throws a chopping leg kick but Kelley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belfort checks a leg kick.
Kelley misses with a low kick as Belfort jumps back.
Kelley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
Belfort checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Kelley checks it.
Belfort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Belfort misses
and Kelley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelley - that will leave a mark!
A shot to the body from Belfort misses
and Kelley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belfort misses with a leg kick
and Kelley counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Kelley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kelley connects with a jab.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort checks a low kick from Kelley.
Belfort throws the kick towards the body but Kelley avoids it.
Kelley blocks the body kick.
Kelley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Belfort checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelley connects with a leg kick. Belfort looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelley misses the target.
Belfort throws a counter high kick but Kelley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kelley is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelley is out of range.
Kelley lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kelley.
Belfort thuds his right hand into Kelley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belfort is looking to score with low kicks.
Belfort slips a straight right by Kelley.
Belfort thows a leg kick but Kelley checks it
and Kelley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
Belfort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelley.
Kelley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belfort. That did some damage!
Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kelley misses.
Belfort is looking to counter the offense by Kelley and move into the clinch.
Belfort wants to slow Kelley down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kelley misses with a lunging right hand
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort moves away from the strike by Kelley.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Kelley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belfort. That did some damage!
Belfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belfort at a distance.
Kelley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belfort tests Kelley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Belfort might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kelley blocks a leg kick.
Kelley is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Kelley.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelley.
Good exchange - Kelley coming out on top.
A jab from Belfort misses.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Kelley's head but Kelley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belfort takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liam Kelley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belfort's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Kelley blocks the low kick.
Kelley lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belfort moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelley.
Kelley throws an overhand right that lands on Belfort's shoulder, as Belfort tries to avoid the shot.
Kelley blocks a head kick by Belfort.
Kelley blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belfort gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelley lands a jab.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Kelley avoids a kick to the body.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Kelley circles away.
Belfort is looking to land body kicks.
Kelley throws a low kick but Belfort avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belfort looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Kelley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Kelley checks a leg kick.
Kelley tries a quick counter leg kick but Belfort is wise to it.
Kelley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelley, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort avoids the body shot from Kelley.
Belfort misses the jab.
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Belfort.
Kelley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kelley with a hook.
Belfort defending well as Kelley loads up on a big left hand.
Belfort was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelley loads up on a big right hand but Belfort slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelley works Belfort's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belfort. That's going to slow Kelley down.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelley.
Belfort throws a low kick but Kelley avoids it.
Kelley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelley jabs Belfort to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belfort throws a body kick that misses.
Kelley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort connects with a leg kick. Kelley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kelley misses with a straight right.
Belfort throwing a counter right hand but Kelley manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley is looking to land body kicks.
Kelley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belfort.
Kelley misses with a leg kick.
Kelley lands a body shot.
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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
Belfort looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kelley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
Belfort throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Kelley scores with a nice head shot.
Kelley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelley tries to work over Belfort's front leg with a kick but Belfort checks it.
It looked like Belfort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Kelley slips a jab from Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liam Kelley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelley.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away.
Belfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley jabs Belfort right on the nose. Belfort blinks but takes it well.
Kelley lands a leg kick that knocks Belfort off balance momentarily.
Kelley thuds his right hand into Belfort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belfort misses with a body kick.
Kelley cracks a nice hook into Belfort's ribs.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley lands a jab.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belfort ducks right into an uppercut from Kelley.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelley throws a counter combo.
Belfort takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Belfort.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belfort's head backwards.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kelley both land. Nice combination.
Belfort swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
Kelley moves out of range as Belfort throws a body kick.
Kelley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belfort misses with a hook.
Jordan Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelley.
Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Kelley fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelley scores with a punch to the head.
Liam Kelley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Belfort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belfort takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kelley lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Kelley moves out of range as Belfort throws a body kick.
Kelley misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort throws a lazy right hand but Kelley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Belfort throws a jab when Kelley was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley with a nice cross.

Belfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort misses with a body punch.
Belfort lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belfort.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Belfort.
Belfort lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Belfort.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Kelley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelley 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley!
Liam Kelley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.