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Event:
MFN 353: Chekhov vs Badger
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Belson misses the jab.
Belson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belson manages to avoid it.
Belson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belson throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall throws a body punch but Belson moves out of range.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dall throws a right and a left that Belson avoids nicely.
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!
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Belson's front leg but catches the back leg as Belson tries to avoid it.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belson scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall avoids the body shot from Belson.
Dall tests Belson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Belson's shoulder, as Belson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Belson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belson takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Belson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Belson misses.
Dall scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Belson misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Belson throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Belson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Dall tenderised Belson's leg. Belson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belson ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Belson moves out of range easily.
Dall lands a nice looking body kick.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Synyx Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall walks into a jab.
Belson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Belson.#T2#
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall thuds his shin into the meat of Belson's side.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Belson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall misses the body punch
and Belson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belson misses with a wild body shot.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Belson is out of range.
Belson misses the shot to the body.
Belson misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belson scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belson shoots in but no luck this time.
Synyx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarik Belson.
Dall moves away from the strike by Belson.
Dall works the jab nicely.#T3#
That kick from Dall tenderised Belson's leg. Belson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall keeps Belson at a distance using the push kick.
Belson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belson misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a body kick.
Dall throws a head kick but Belson moves out of range.
Donk. Belson catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dall circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belson throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall slips a straight right by Belson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belson throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belson.
Belson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Belson's front leg but catches the back leg as Belson tries to avoid it.
Belson blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belson thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall cracks Belson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Belson's knee but Belson avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Belson shrugs it off though.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Belson moves out of range easily.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall lands with a right hand.
Dall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belson.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that 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.
#R2#
Belson misses with a straight right.
Belson throws a big shot that misses.
Belson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Dall.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belson throws out the jab.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Belson misses.
Dall is looking to slow Belson down with leg kicks.
Belson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Belson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belson throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belson throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Belson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belson, as that shot connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Belson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dall has got the better of the exchanges.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belson lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Belson lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Belson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Belson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall defending well as Belson loads up on a big left hand.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Belson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dall moves out of range as Belson strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall throws a head kick but Belson moves out of range.
Belson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall is looking to counter with a body kick.
Belson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Synyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dall.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Belson. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Belson lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Donk. Belson catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Belson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Belson misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belson. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belson.
Belson lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Belson misses the shot to the body.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belson manages to avoid it.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Belson.#T3#
Dall slips a straight right by Belson.
A big left from Belson misses.
Belson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Belson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Belson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dall looking to control.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Belson drops back looking for a leg! Dall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dall manages to kick Belson off! Belson jumps back into Dall's guard.
Dall working a defensive guard but Belson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Belson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall tries to bench press Belson off him but Belson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Belson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Belson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belson in side control, throwing shots but Dall defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belson looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belson is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Belson cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Belson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belson misses with a straight left.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Belson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
A jab from Dall misses.
Belson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dall circles away.
Nice defenses there by Belson.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Belson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a body kick that misses
and Belson counters with a one-two to the body.
Belson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belson.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belson jabs at Dall's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
#T1#
Belson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Belson off balance momentarily.
Belson has a takedown stuffed.
Synyx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarik Belson.
Belson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Belson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Belson should have avoided that one.
Belson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall throws a body punch but Belson moves out of range.
Belson throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Belson scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dall defends well and Belson ends up having to push Dall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belson shoots in for a takedown but Dall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall throws a lazy body kick
enabling Belson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall lands with a right hand.
Belson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belson.
Dall lands with a slapping head kick.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Dall digs a good hook to Belson's body.
#T3##TD2#
Belson scores with a takedown into Dall's guard.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Belson passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to control but Belson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belson is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Belson wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Dall tries to roll over but Belson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belson is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dall defends it well. #SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Belson is defending well. Dall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Belson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Synyx Dall!
A relieved looking Synyx Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Belson slips a jab from Paredes.
Nice sprawl there from Paredes as Belson shoots in.
Belson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Belson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paredes to the ground. Belson is now in Paredes's guard.
Belson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belson trying to control but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredes, not yet.
Paredes is trying to keep Belson in close.
Paredes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paredes keeping moving, preventing Belson from controlling successfully.
Belson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Belson passes Paredes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belson wants to take a breather but Paredes is having none of it.
Belson wants to pass the guard but Paredes is defending well.
Belson trying to control the action but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes is looking to control Belson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paredes avoid being mounted?
Paredes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paredes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Belson drops back looking for a leg! Paredes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paredes manages to kick Belson off! Belson jumps back into Paredes's guard.
Paredes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belson wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Belson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belson is working hard here to advance position.
Belson pushes down on Paredes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura but Paredes is defending well.
#SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura but Paredes is defending well.
#SUB#
Belson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Belson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paredes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jarik Belson!
Our winner, Jarik Belson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Paredes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Belson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belson showed some decent athleticism there.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Belson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Belson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
Paredes is staying active underneath Belson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paredes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Belson seems to be looking for submissions.
Paredes is trying to control but can't.
Belson prevents Paredes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.
Paredes gets back to full guard.
Belson is pushing down on Paredes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paredes is fighting to maintain full guard but Belson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paredes tries to get to full guard but Belson has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Belson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paredes is staying active underneath Belson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paredes is looking for a sweep. Belson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
Belson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paredes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belson is working away from the top position though.
Paredes won't allow Belson to pass to mount.
Belson trying to control the action but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Paredes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paredes is just riding it out for now. Belson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Belson is working for a submission of some sort.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Belson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paredes sees it coming and defends easily.
Paredes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Belson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredes keeps working.
Paredes landing small, sideways elbows.
Belson is thwarting Paredes's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that round.
That's time! Paredes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paredes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paredes throws the left hand but Belson avoids the punch easily.
Belson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Belson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paredes to the ground. Belson is now in Paredes's guard.
Belson won't allow Paredes to sweep him here.
Belson pushes down on Paredes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belson is looking to stall here but Paredes recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belson won't allow Paredes to sweep him here. #T1#
Belson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paredes looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredes, not yet.
Belson wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Belson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Belson is working for a kimura but Paredes is defending it quite comfortably.
Paredes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belson on the ground.#SUB2#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Paredes is defending against the submission attempts here by Belson.
#T2#
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
Paredes gets back to full guard.
Paredes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paredes keeping full guard, as Belson tries to pass.
Belson looking to sit in guard and control but Paredes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paredes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paredes won't allow Belson to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Belson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paredes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paredes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Belson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paredes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paredes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paredes wants to control from the top but Belson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Belson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paredes is posturing up here but Belson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paredes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paredes has to tap! Slick submission there by Belson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarik Belson!
Jarik Belson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 323
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paredes's half guard.
Paredes is trying to maintain the position but Belson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Belson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paredes is positioning himself well to prevent Belson advancing to mount.
Belson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paredes is not content to let Belson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Belson is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Belson is looking to take a break and control but Paredes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paredes tries to get to full guard but Belson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paredes is doing well to control the position and prevent Belson from advancing to side control.
Paredes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Belson is working for a kimura but Paredes is defending it quite comfortably.
Paredes tries to roll over but Belson keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paredes is refusing to be controlled, as Belson sits in half guard.
Belson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paredes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Belson is working for a submission of some sort.
Belson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura but Paredes is defending well.
Belson is thwarting Paredes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Belson is taking a breather. Paredes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paredes trying to control but Belson postures up.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
Paredes wants to control but Belson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Belson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paredes is not content to let Belson control the position.
Paredes is looking to control Belson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paredes avoid being mounted?
Paredes tries to roll over but Belson keeps him under control.
Paredes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paredes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Belson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that round.
That's time! Belson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Belson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paredes's waist but Paredes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belson off to one side.
Belson scores with a shot to the body.
Paredes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belson.
Belson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paredes can do to turn this around?
Belson cracks Paredes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Belson.
Nice defenses there by Paredes.
Paredes misses with a double jab.
Belson connects with a crisp jab.
Belson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paredes tries to avoid it but Belson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paredes to the ground. Paredes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarik Belson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Belson.
A swing and a miss from Paredes.
Paredes needs to keep his hands up - Belson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paredes throws an off balance right hand
and Belson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belson connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Belson shoots for a takedown but Paredes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paredes is fending him off so far but Belson persists. Nope, Paredes circles away and we're back to standing.
Belson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paredes throws a right hand that misses
letting Belson counter with a right hand.
Paredes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jarik Belson has been cut.
Paredes throws a jab when Belson was well out of range.
It looked like Belson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paredes.
Paredes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belson misses with a right hand
and Paredes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belson scores with a sloppy right hand. Paredes should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Paredes cracks Belson with an uppercut from hell and Belson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Paredes's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Belson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes lands a couple of digs.
Oh Belson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paredes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paredes loads up on a big left hand. Belson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paredes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Belson can't hide his disappointment, as Paredes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suan Paredes!
Suan Paredes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Empire Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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