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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Belcole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Belcole!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner throws a sloppy head kick and Belcole moves out of range easily.
Belcole has managed to clinch.
Belcole decides to pull guard.
Steinbrenner won't allow Belcole to sweep him here.
Belcole has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steinbrenner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Steinbrenner moves into the clinch successfully.
Steinbrenner breaks from the clinch.
Steinbrenner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belcole connects with a knee to the head.
Steinbrenner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Belcole controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Belcole.
Belcole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steinbrenner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belcole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steinbrenner uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcole is working an open guard so Steinbrenner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Belcole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinbrenner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcole fails to land the takedown.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Belcole.
Belcole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steinbrenner pushes Belcole up against the cage in a clinch.
Steinbrenner breaks from the clinch.
Belcole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinbrenner moves out of range as Belcole strikes.
Belcole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belcole looks gassed!
Steinbrenner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belcole!
Belcole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinbrenner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steinbrenner throws some wild stikes that Belcole manages to avoid easily.
Steinbrenner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steinbrenner controlling from the full mount.
Belcole tries to hold on but Steinbrenner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belcole is looking to escape.
Steinbrenner stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Steinbrenner takes the fight into the clinch.
Steinbrenner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belcole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinbrenner avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steinbrenner pulls guard successfully.
Steinbrenner trying to keep a closed guard but Belcole is proving a slippery customer.
Steinbrenner looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinbrenner, not yet.
Steinbrenner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcole won't allow Steinbrenner to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner wants to control but Belcole passes easily into half guard.
Steinbrenner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belcole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steinbrenner darts in and clinches Belcole up against the cage.
Belcole wants to take the fight to the mat but Steinbrenner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belcole lands a good knee to the midsection. Steinbrenner won't want to take too many of those.
Steinbrenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belcole as Steinbrenner tries to tie him up.
Steinbrenner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belcole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steinbrenner has Belcole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belcole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belcole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steinbrenner's defenses.
Belcole is struggling to control the position.
Belcole is leaning against Steinbrenner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steinbrenner tries to break the clinch but Belcole is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belcole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steinbrenner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steinbrenner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belcole has his feet on Steinbrenner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belcole to the mat! Belcole manages to get full guard.
Belcole has an active guard here but Steinbrenner has managed to pass into half guard.
Belcole is staying active underneath Steinbrenner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steinbrenner wants to pass the guard but Belcole is defending well.
Belcole moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steinbrenner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinbrenner trying to control but Belcole is working from the bottom.
Steinbrenner looking to sit in guard and control but Belcole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steinbrenner wants to stand up but Belcole is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcole trying to control but Steinbrenner is working from the bottom.
Steinbrenner wants to stand and escape but Belcole is having none of it.
Eric Steinbrenner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steinbrenner looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinbrenner, not yet.
Steinbrenner keeping moving, preventing Belcole from controlling successfully.
Belcole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steinbrenner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcole has managed to get both his arms back between Steinbrenner's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belcole passes Steinbrenner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belcole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belcole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steinbrenner tries to roll over but Belcole keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Belcole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Steinbrenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Belcole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steinbrenner's waist but Steinbrenner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcole off to one side.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steinbrenner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belcole is looking to control Steinbrenner's arms but Steinbrenner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belcole has his back to the cage.
Steinbrenner misses with a knee strike.
Belcole jumps guard but Steinbrenner stands there with Belcole around his waist. Belcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Belcole.
Steinbrenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belcole walks away with a smile on his face. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steinbrenner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steinbrenner wants it to stay on the feet.
Steinbrenner clinches.
Belcole jumps guard but Steinbrenner stands there with Belcole around his waist. Belcole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steinbrenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belcole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belcole is keeping busy.
Belcole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belcole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steinbrenner pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Steinbrenner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steinbrenner misses with a series of wild punches.
Belcole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Belcole. Those never looked like landing.
Steinbrenner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brian Belcole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinbrenner clinches.
Belcole looking to throw knees to the head but Steinbrenner is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner can't find room to land a body shot as Belcole controls the action.
Steinbrenner tries to work over Belcole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steinbrenner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steinbrenner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belcole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinbrenner avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinbrenner connects with a leg kick. Belcole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steinbrenner clinches up with Belcole and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Steinbrenner trying to stall but Belcole improves his position.
Belcole stops a takedown attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner is trying to drag Belcole to the mat but Belcole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belcole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steinbrenner has had enough of the clinch but Belcole keeps him there for the moment.
Steinbrenner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinbrenner stalling in the clinch but Belcole improves position.
Belcole swings wildly with an uppercut but Steinbrenner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinbrenner jumps into guard, dragging Belcole to the mat.
Steinbrenner keeping full guard, as Belcole tries to pass.
Belcole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcole trying to control but Steinbrenner is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steinbrenner looking to control but Belcole passes into half guard.
Belcole stands up from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Steinbrenner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steinbrenner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Steinbrenner!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Steinbrenner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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