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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Befor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens's entrance music is March Of The Dead. A fine choice. Belfort has chosen Finch - Letters To You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buff Dickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Befor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort feints and as Dickens raises his hands in defense, Belfort changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dickens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Dickens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belfort's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dickens stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dickens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dickens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belfort is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dickens connects with a decent elbow.
Dickens working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens misses with the ground and pound.
Dickens in side control, throwing shots but Belfort defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort defending against the ground and pound.
Belfort is trying to control Dickens's posture but Dickens avoids it.
Dickens lands some shots froms side control.
Dickens trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Dickens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dickens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belfort is trying to control Dickens's posture but Dickens avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dickens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dickens.
Dickens is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Belfort managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dickens.
Dickens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Belfort sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dickens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Dickens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Belfort is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dickens trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.
Belfort tries to escape but Dickens is in control.
Belfort struggling a bit here.
Dickens cracks Belfort with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Dickens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort parries the strikes from Dickens easily there. Dickens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Belfort to escape.
Belfort is trying to buck Dickens off.
Dickens taking a breather here.
Dickens is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belfort throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dickens.
Dickens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickens.
Befor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort throws a hook but Dickens avoids it easily.
Dickens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Dickens crashes against the mat.
Buff Dickens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickens working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickens lands some shots froms side control.
Dickens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Belfort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dickens in side control, throwing shots but Belfort defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to control Dickens's posture but Dickens avoids it.
Dickens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dickens controls the position.
Belfort taking a bit of punishment here - Dickens scoring with strikes.
Dickens cracks Belfort with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dickens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Belfort sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Belfort isn't going anywhere.
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickens working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dickens misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens cracks Belfort with a big elbow.
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Belfort is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dickens lands a nice forearm strike.
Belfort managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dickens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens controls the position from side control.
Dickens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dickens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Belfort tries to bench press Dickens off him but Dickens keeps the position.
Belfort manages to get back to half guard.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dickens misses with a head shot. Belfort uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dickens stands and throws Belfort's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dickens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Dickens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dickens lands an elbow.
Dickens is chipping away with strikes.
Dickens is trying to ground and pound but Belfort uses the momentary lack of control by Dickens to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dickens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belfort cracks Dickens with an open hand slap.
Dickens avoids the head kick by Belfort.
Dickens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickens.
Belfort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dickens connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belforts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belfort looks to land a body kick but Dickens moved away.
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dickens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belfort sprawls well initially but Dickens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dickens connects with a nice short shot to Belfort's temple.
Dickens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Dickens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Dickens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dickens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickens controlling the action here.
Belfort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens passes to side control.
Dickens tries to advance to mount but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickens is putting a hurting on Belfort here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dickens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dickens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickens is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Befor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belfort manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dickens is controlling Belfort's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dickens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
Belfort is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belfort.
Dickens trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dickens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belfort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belfort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dickens has an active guard here but Belfort has managed to pass into half guard.
Dickens is pressing down on Belfort's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickens looking for a guillotine here but Belfort defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buff Dickens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dickens 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buff Dickens!
After the fight, Buff Dickens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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