PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Danes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Belkofer
vs
Danes

180 cm
25
175 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

184 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Conviction
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Danes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Danes as he checks the leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belkofer but Belkofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Belkofer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belkofer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.

Belkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belkofer tries to avoid it but Danes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belkofer to the ground. Belkofer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes has a takedown stuffed.
Danes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belkofer delivers a nice body kick.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luke Danes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belkofer but Belkofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Danes looks gassed!
Danes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Danes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danes down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.

Danes tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Danes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danes avoids it.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Belkofer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but Danes blocks it.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Danes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Danes's ribcage.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands a knee to the head.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belkofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belkofer.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belkofer thumps Danes with a low kick.
Danes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belkofer delivers a nice body kick.

Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Danes.
Danes letting Belkofer take a breather here.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes looking for a takedown.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Danes's ribcage.

Belkofer breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.

Belkofer pushes Danes up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Come on Belkofer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belkofer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belkofer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Danes.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer is stalling here.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.

Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer jabs Danes right on the nose. Danes blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick there by Belkofer.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.

Belkofer has closed the distance and engaged Danes in a clinch.
Belkofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but Danes blocks it.
Belkofer lands a damaging elbow.
Danes blocks an elbow strike from Belkofer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belkofer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belkofer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danes's defenses.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Danes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belkofer.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belkofer leaves Danes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belkofer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Danes tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer lands a good knee to the midsection. Danes won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Belkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer dominated that round.
That's time! Belkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Danes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belkofer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danes.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danes takes a step back to recover.
Danes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danes is breathing heavily.

Danes tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belkofer misses with an elbow strike.
Belkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danes can do to turn this around?
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.

Belkofer rushes Danes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danes.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Belkofer drives through and clinches with Danes against the cage.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danes closes the distance and clinches up with Belkofer, looking for a takedown. Danes pushes Belkofer against the cage but Belkofer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Danes or perhaps it was just good defense by Belkofer which made him look bad.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belkofer sprawls well. Belkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danes gets slowly back to his feet.
Danes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes looks for a takedown but Belkofer sprawls well.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.

Belkofer drives through and clinches with Danes against the cage.
Belkofer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the head but Danes blocks with his arms.
Belkofer effectively controlling the action here.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.
Danes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belkofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.
Danes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.
Belkofer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danes up against the cage.
Belkofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer gets underhooks to prevent Danes's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belkofer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belkofer lands a knee to the body.
Belkofer is stalling here.
Danes avoids the elbow strike from Belkofer, against the cage.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Danes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belkofer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
Danes shoots in looking for a takedown. Belkofer tries to sprawl out of it but Danes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer stuffs the takedown.

Belkofer takes the fight into the clinch.

Belkofer breaks the clinch.
No luck for Danes with that takedown attempt.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Belkofer pushes Danes up against the cage in a clinch.

Belkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Belkofer closes the distance and clinches.
David Belkofer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danes can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Danes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Belkofer closes the distance and pushes Danes back into the cage.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belkofer landing knees to the head.
Danes managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danes avoids it.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer just leaning against Danes, taking a breather.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belkofer. Danes shrugs it off though.
Belkofer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Danes.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danes.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Danes's calf.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body kick.

Belkofer moves into the clinch.
Danes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Belkofer.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Danes.
Belkofer misses with an elbow over the top.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belkofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belkofer lands an elbow inside.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Danes.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Danes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belkofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danes managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
Danes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.

Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Danes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Danes has Belkofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belkofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belkofer misses with a knee to the head.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danes's sensitive parts.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Belkofer as he connects with a hook.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belkofer sprawls well. Belkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danes gets slowly back to his feet.
Danes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Danes wants a takedown but no success here.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Belkofer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Danes's ribcage.
Belkofer lands a good knee to the midsection. Danes won't want to take too many of those.

Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer throws a shot to the body.

Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer wants to stall.
Belkofer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danes avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Belkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Danes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Belkofer. No joy for Danes on that attempt.

Belkofer instigates a clinch.
Belkofer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danes looking for a takedown.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danes blocks an elbow strike.
Belkofer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danes has Belkofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belkofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belkofer lands an elbow that stopped Danes in his tracks for a moment.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes dodges an elbow strike from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but Danes blocks it.
Danes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Danes can't get the takedown.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.
Belkofer controlling the action here for a moment.
Danes looking for a takedown.

Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Belkofer as Danes shoots in.
Danes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.

Belkofer instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Belkofer.
Danes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belkofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belkofer looking to throw knees to the head but Danes is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Belkofer misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belkofer.
Danes can't get the takedown.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
Danes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belkofer lands an elbow that stopped Danes in his tracks for a moment.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danes wants a takedown but no success here.
Belkofer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Danes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belkofer as he jumps to the side.
Belkofer lands a nice hook to Danes's body. Danes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belkofer thumps Danes with a low kick.
Danes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belkofer is fending him off so far but Danes persists. Nope, Belkofer circles away and we're back to standing.
Danes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belkofer as he avoids it easily.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body kick.

Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Danes is trying to drag Belkofer to the mat but Belkofer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belkofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Belkofer.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Belkofer.
Belkofer lands a good knee to the midsection. Danes won't want to take too many of those.
Belkofer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Danes avoids a wild elbow strike from Belkofer.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense.

Belkofer forces Danes back against the cage and clinches.
Belkofer gets underhooks to prevent Danes's takedown attempt.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danes managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Danes can't get the takedown.
Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Belkofer had his way with Luke Danes in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
No luck for Danes with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Nice body kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer keeps Danes at a distance using the push kick.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Belkofer.

Belkofer instigates a clinch.
Belkofer gets underhooks to prevent Danes's takedown attempt.
Danes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Danes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Danes stumbling back into the cage.
Belkofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.
Belkofer thumps Danes with a low kick.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danes takes a step back to recover.

Belkofer instigates a clinch.
Danes looking for a takedown.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Luke Danes has been cut.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.

Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Belkofer clinches up with Danes and pushes him back against the cage.
David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Belkofer to work.
Belkofer lands a damaging elbow.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Danes wants a takedown.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.

Belkofer closes the distance and pushes Danes back into the cage.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Belkofer leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside that Danes shrugs off.
Belkofer stops a takedown attempt from Danes.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it misses.
Luke Danes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danes has Belkofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belkofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Belkofer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Danes letting Belkofer take a breather here.
Danes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belkofer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Danes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belkofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside that Danes shrugs off.
Danes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belkofer working Danes over with knees to the body.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belkofer stops a takedown attempt from Danes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belkofer is defending well for now.
Belkofer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danes's defenses.
Danes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Danes pushes off an throws an elbow but Belkofer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danes misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belkofer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for David Belkofer!

David Belkofer wins by unanimous decision!
David Belkofer retains his welterweight title!