PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarik Belson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Belson
vs
Takasugi

190 cm
20
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Belson misses the target.
A combination from Belson does no damage.
Takasugi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takasugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takasugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belson.
Belson loads up on a big right hand but Takasugi slips the punch.
Belson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takasugi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belson misses with a hook.
Takasugi misses with a few strikes there.
Takasugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takasugi throws a looping overhand right but Belson ducks down to avoid it.
Takasugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belson swivels and escapes.
Belson misses with a looping right.
Belson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belson throws a nice looking combination but Takasugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takasugi walks into a stiff left hand from Belson.
Some wild striking there from Belson.
Takasugi throws a hook to the side of Belson's head but Belson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Belson.
Takasugi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takasugi somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Belson as Takasugi shoots in.
Jarik Belson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Takasugi.
Takasugi is looking to score with low kicks.
Belson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takasugi misses with a low kick.
Belson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takasugi takes one to the side of the head.
Takasugi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takasugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takasugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takasugi fails with the takedown.
Belson defending well as Takasugi loads up on a big left hand.
Belson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takasugi misses with a body kick.
Takasugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belson lands a head shot.
Takasugi throws the kick towards the body but Belson avoids it.
Takasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarik Belson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takasugi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belson finds it's way round the side to connect with Takasugi's head.
Belson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takasugi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belson lands a body shot.
Takasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takasugi throws a leg kick but Belson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takasugi misses with a two punch combination.
Belson lands a jab to Takasugi's midsection.
Belson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belson looks to land a right hand but Takasugi moved out of range.
Takasugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson with a jab.
Takasugi misses with a body kick.
Belson avoids the head kick by Takasugi.
Belson connects with a body shot that sends Takasugi's belly button to the back.
Belson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takasugi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takasugi.
Belson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.
Belson tests Takasugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.
Belson scores with a jab.
Belson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belson stuffs the takedown attempt from Takasugi. Takasugi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takasugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belson.
Belson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takasugi throws a wild body kick that Belson sees coming a mile off.
Takasugi throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belson's corner calls for a 1-2. Belson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Takasugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Belson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takasugi manages to avoid it.
Belson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belson throws a shot from downtown. Takasugi moves away and avoids it.
Takasugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takasugi throws a series of punches but Belson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Takasugi. Those never looked like landing.
Belson avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belson checks a leg kick nicely.
Belson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarik Belson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Belson with a jab.
Takasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takasugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takasugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Belson misses.
Belson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takasugi.
Takasugi misses with a two punch combination.
Belson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takasugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jarik Belson is winning the standup battle so far.
Belson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takasugi tried to score with a low kick but Belson checks it.
Takasugi throws a one two combo.
Takasugi throws a leg kick that misses.
Belson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takasugi has time to react.
Takasugi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belson misses with the combination.
Belson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takasugi looking to score a takedown here. Belson is defending well but Takasugi drives through and ends up in Belson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belson trying to control the position.
Takasugi advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belson is trying to maintain the position but Takasugi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takasugi is trying to control. Belson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takasugi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takasugi wants to pass to mount but Belson is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belson trying to control but Takasugi postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belson throws a series of punches but Takasugi avoids them all with ease.
Takasugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takasugi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takasugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belson manages to avoid it.
Belson throws a hook but Takasugi blocks it.
A big left from Belson misses.
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!
Belson stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Takasugi.
Takasugi throws a push kick but Belson slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Belson misses.
Takasugi throws a head kick but Belson moves out of range.
Belson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takasugi throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Takasugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belson avoids the head kick by Takasugi.
Takasugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belson looks to land a combination but Takasugi avoids it well.
Belson moves out of range of the leg kick from Takasugi.
Belson blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Belson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takasugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takasugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belson lands a lovely overhand right.
Belson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi slips a jab from Belson.
A combination from Belson does no damage.
Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takasugi misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Belson.
A telegraphed right hand from Takasugi misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Belson.
Takasugi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belson.
Takasugi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takasugi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takasugi on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takasugi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Belson as he connects with a hook.
Belson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarik Belson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Belson thows a body shot but no joy.
Belson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takasugi.
Takasugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takasugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takasugi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belson.
Belson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice combination there by Belson.
Takasugi throws a lazy right hand but Belson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takasugi misses with a combination
and Belson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takasugi eats them both and turns towards Belson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belson cracks Takasugi with a good jab.
Belson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takasugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takasugi scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson throws a right and a left that Takasugi avoids nicely.
Takasugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belson manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Belson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belson.
Belson missing with a left hand there. Takasugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takasugi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters circling - Belson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takasugi has a takedown stuffed.
Takasugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belson circles away quickly and effectively.
Belson avoids the head kick by Takasugi.
Takasugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belson lands with a hook. Takasugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takasugi misses with a body shot.
Belson lands a slapping body shot.
Belson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takasugi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belson misses with a wild body shot.
Takasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takasugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takasugi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takasugi takes one to the chin there.
Takasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takasugi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belson stuns Takasugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takasugi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takasugi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belson counters with a series of strikes. Takasugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takasugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takasugi.
Belson cracks a nice hook into Takasugi's ribs.
Takasugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belson to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
Takasugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Takasugi is rocked!
Belson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takasugi back to the cage. Belson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takasugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Belson finish him?
Takasugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takasugi on the side of the head.
Belson lands a hook that stumbles Takasugi back into the cage. Belson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Takasugi to the canvas! Belson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Takasugi has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarik Belson!