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Event:
DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Pearson misses with a hook
and Belval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Pearson clinches up with Belval and pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Belval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Belval's ribcage. Belval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Pearson digs a right hand into Belval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belval's gas tank.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belval backwards.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belval backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belval takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Belval is rocked!
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Belval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Belval with a big uppercut! Belval tries to clinch up but Pearson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Belval to the mat! Belval covers up and Pearson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Pearson!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Belval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Belval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belval! But no joy.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belval on the side of the head.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas lands a jab to Belval's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belval! But no joy.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belval's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.#T1#
Thomas misses the body punch
and Belval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Belval saw that one coming.
Belval is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas takes a swing at Belval's ribcage but misses.
Belval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Belval's head.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Belval doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Belval counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Belval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belval cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Belval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Belval manages to avoid it.
Belval is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belval manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belval.
Belval throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Belval moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Belval counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Belval off the cage and back into range.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas. #T3#
Belval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Belval is rocked!
Donk. Thomas catches Belval right on the button with a cross.
Belval is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Belval gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thomas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Thomas!
A very excited looking Tom Thomas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Belval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Belval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Belval.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Belval pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belval misses with a body shot.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Belval avoids it easily.
Belval with a nice cross.
Belval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Belval.
Vayle Belval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hawk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Belval is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Belval to the mat. Belval regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Belval wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Hawk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belval knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Let's hope that Hawk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Belval is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Belval won't allow it.
Belval is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like Hawk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belval is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk stalls.
Belval avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belval gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Belval is out of range.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Belval cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belval throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval staying out of range there.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.#T1#
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Vayle Belval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Hawk.
Belval missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Belval pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vayle Belval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belval misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Belval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hawk shoots in but Belval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Belval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Belval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belval works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Belval circles away and keeps his distance.
Belval is looking to counter punch.
Belval looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Belval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belval clobbers Hawk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawk tries to bum rush Belval with a series of wild strikes but Belval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belval appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Belval gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage. #CL2#
Belval tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belval.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belval working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk has Belval pressed against the cage.
Belval gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk prevents Belval from breaking the clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Hawk has hold of one of Belval's legs. Belval is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hawk advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk 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 Belval's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawk trying to control the action but Belval is working from the bottom.
Belval is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vayle Belval dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Belval loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Belval.
Belval swinging wildly here.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Belval's shoulder, as Belval tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Belval saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Belval counter with a right hand.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Belval there.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Belval connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Belval finish him?
Belval throws an overhand right that drops Hawk like a sack of potatoes! Belval dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vayle Belval!
After winning the bout, Vayle Belval thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lincoln Hawk had this to say: 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches.
Lijikiszcz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lijikiszcz keeps control of Belval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown attempt but Belval pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belval looks to throw the jab but Lijikiszcz is out of range.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Belval sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belval.
Belval's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belval's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Lijikiszcz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belval to the ground. Lijikiszcz is now in Belval's guard.
Lijikiszcz postures up in Belval's guard and throws a big left but Belval blocks it.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lijikiszcz lands a couple of digs.
Lijikiszcz postures up in Belval's guard and throws a big left but Belval blocks it.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belval can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lijikiszcz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lijikiszcz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belval to the ground. Lijikiszcz is now in Belval's guard.
Lijikiszcz stands up over Belval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lijikiszcz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Belval is retaining full guard.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lijikiszcz seems to have locked his on tight now - Belval screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lijikiszcz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
An out of breath Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lichfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lichfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lichfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lichfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lichfield forces his way into half guard.
Belval on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belval tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lichfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Belval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval wants to stand back up but Lichfield manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belval has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lichfield in side control, throwing shots but Belval defends. #SUB2#
Lichfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belval, who protects the arm well.
Lichfield working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belval knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lichfield working away.
Belval is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lichfield working the ground and pound but Belval is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Lichfield has hold of Belval's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Belval tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lichfield cranks the arm and Belval screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Belval, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Lichfield!
In his post fight interview, Justin Lichfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a left to the body.
Belval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lichfield momentarily.
Belval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lichfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lichfield shoots in and drives through. Belval sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lichfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Justin Lichfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lichfield instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval can't break the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval stands there with Lichfield around his waist. Lichfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Belval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Lichfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lichfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belval defends it easily.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Belval pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.
Lichfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lichfield tries to get out of the position.
Belval tries to stand but Lichfield is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lichfield working for a triangle but Belval defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belval is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him. #SU2#
Belval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belval digs a good body shot into Lichfield's ribs.
Lichfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Belval circles away.
#T3#
Belval thuds a left hand into Lichfield's body.
Belval lands a jab.
Lichfield shoots and misses
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.
Belval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lichfield shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense.
Belval throws out a counter right but Lichfield avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Belval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lichfield doesn't seem phased though.
Belval connects with the punch.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lichfield throws a right hand that misses
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belval scores with a nice right hand.
Belval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lichfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Lichfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Belval finds it's target.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belval, as that shot connected.
Belval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lichfield walks into a jab.
Belval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lichfield fails with the takedown
and Belval counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Lichfield is rocked!
Belval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lichfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Lichfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lichfield dodges the punch combination from Belval.
Lichfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Lichfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lichfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval scores with a punch to the head.
Belval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vayle Belval dominated that round.
That's time! Lichfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lichfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lichfield has his takedown stuffed
and Belval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belval lands with a hook. Lichfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lichfield on the side of the head.
Belval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a stiff right hand.
Belval lands with a big left! Lichfield is wobbled badly! Belval comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lichfield to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vayle Belval!
Vayle Belval decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 13
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Belval takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belval throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister missing with a left hand there. Belval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belval dodges the punch combination from Lannister.
Belval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Belval.
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belval.
Lannister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Belval ducks down to avoid it.
Belval sizes up Lannister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belval avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister sizes up Belval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lannister misses with a left hand
and Belval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belval doesn't seem bothered though.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
and Belval counters with a series of strikes. Lannister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lannister sizes up Belval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Belval is just out of range.
A nice side step and Belval releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belval drops his hands momentarily and Lannister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belval counters with a nice body shot.
Lannister lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belval lands a slapping body shot.
Belval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lannister misses with a jab to the body
letting Belval counter with a right hand.
Belval slips under a jab from Lannister.
Belval only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lannister digs a good hook to Belval's body.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Belval is just out of range.
Belval is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lannister throws a body punch but Belval moves out of range.
Belval moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister throws the left hand but Belval avoids the punch easily.
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!
Belval lands a jab to the head.
Belval lands with a good body shot.
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belval.
#T2#
Belval scores with a shot to the body.
Lannister throws a body punch but Belval moves out of range.
Lannister misses with a shot to the body
and Belval counters with a nice body shot.
Belval digs a good body shot into Lannister's ribs.
Lannister swings for the body but Belval moves out of range.
Lannister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Belval lands a slapping body shot.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Belval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
Belval moves out of range as Lannister strikes.
Belval misses with a few strikes there.
Belval connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Lannister is rocked!
Belval cracks a nice hook into Lannister's ribs.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lannister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belval.
Belval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lannister misses with a left hand
and Belval counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vayle Belval!
An out of breath Vayle Belval thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrion Lannister spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank my sponsor and my fans for staying with me during the hard days. We are going to come back better than today. '.
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Event:
TUF semis 1
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Belval blocks a low kick nicely.
Bigliotti Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belval is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bigliotti Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belval moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigliotti Jr looks for the body kick but Belval saw that one coming.
Bigliotti Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belval is out of range and Bigliotti Jr settles back down.
Bigliotti Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belval.
Bigliotti Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Belval counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bigliotti Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruno Bigliotti Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Belval scores with a four punch combination!
Bigliotti Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Belval appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Belval moves out of range of the body kick.
Belval slips a jab from Bigliotti Jr.
Bigliotti Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Belval throwing a counter right hand but Bigliotti Jr manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Bigliotti Jr misses
and Belval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belval throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Bigliotti Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belval lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Bigliotti Jr is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bigliotti Jr.
Bigliotti Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Belval finish him?
Belval cracks Bigliotti Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bigliotti Jr falls to his knees and Belval doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vayle Belval!
Vayle Belval decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Mayhem 9 Shreve vs. The Axe
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Belval connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belval misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belval moves away.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but Belval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belval throws a leg kick #TD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Belval blocks nicely.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Belval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Belval wants to stand up but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
Belval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Belval is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of digs.
Fitzpatrick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fitzpatrick pushing down on Belval's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but Belval is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage.
Belval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick moves into full mount! Belval won't be happy about that!
Fitzpatrick thowing shots but they're missing.
Fitzpatrick throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick punching from mount but Belval doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes here but Belval is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fitzpatrick looking to ground and pound but Belval is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick punching from mount but Belval doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Belval that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Belval is squirming around, avoiding Fitzpatrick's attempts to control the action.
Fitzpatrick looking to ground and pound but Belval is blocking nicely.
Belval blocking the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Fitzpatrick's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick tries to control but Belval wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Belval. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Belval.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belval punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belval can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Belval misses #TD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belval won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Fitzpatrick.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Belval is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick retains his bantamweight title!
Liam Fitzpatrick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 5
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Belval defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warner.
Warner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warner tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Belval avoids a kick to the body.
Warner has a takedown stuffed.
Warner throws a wild body kick that Belval sees coming a mile off.
Belval throws a big counter combination but Warner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warner doesn't manage to clinch there - Belval circles away.
Belval throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner wants to clinch.#T1#
Warner tries for a takedown but Belval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vayle Belval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christa Warner.
The crowd cheers as Belval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warner doesn't seem phased though.
Belval lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warner looks winded!
Belval scores with a sloppy right hand. Warner should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Warner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belval.
Belval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belval uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belval fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belval scores with a jab to the body.
Belval's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warner under the eye.
Warner moves forwards but Belval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warner on the side of the head.
Belval punishes Warner's body with a nice straight punch.
Belval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warner at a distance.
A lazy left from Belval finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Christa Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belval avoids the head kick by Warner.
Belval swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belval lands a head shot.#T3#
Belval comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belval lands a right hook to the body.
Warner blocks a low kick nicely.
Warner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belval lands the left hand.
Belval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belval!
Belval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Belval.
Belval scores with a jab to the body.
Belval scores with a hook.
Vayle Belval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Warner is rocked!
Belval lands a nice hook to Warner's body. Warner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Belval - just one landing.
Warner is still on wobbly legs! Can Belval finish him?
Belval scores with a hook.
Belval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belval circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Warner to the canvas! Warner doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Belval keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vayle Belval!
During a confident post fight interview, Vayle Belval thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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