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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson has chosen Can't F with da South as his entrance music. Ryan Belcher has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
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144 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a sloppy head kick and Offerson moves out of range easily.
Belcher has his takedown stuffed
and Offerson counters with a single leg into guard. Belcher didn't expect that.
Offerson trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Offerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offerson defends well.
Offerson trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Offerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Offerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belcher looking for a guillotine here but Offerson defends easily.
Offerson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
Belcher controls Offerson momentarily but Offerson frees himself.
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offerson won't allow Belcher to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
Jack Offerson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belcher throws a push kick but Offerson slaps the foot to one side.
Offerson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Offerson sprawls well.
Belcher tries to clinch but Offerson is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Offerson as Belcher shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Belcher.
Offerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Offerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Offerson clinches up with Belcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Belcher is trying to break free.
Offerson breaks from the clinch.
Offerson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belcher's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher wants to stand up but Offerson is controlling him.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Offerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Offerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Offerson wants to pass the guard but Belcher is keeping the position.
Offerson wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Offerson looking to pass the guard.
Belcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offerson controls the pace.
Offerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Belcher is retaining full guard.
Offerson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belcher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Offerson, into his guard.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Offerson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Offerson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Offerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Offerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Offerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Belcher circles away.
Offerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Offerson throws a shot from downtown. Belcher moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Belcher. No joy for Offerson on that attempt.
Belcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Belcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Offerson misses.
Belcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Offerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offerson tries to keep at a distance but Belcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belcher fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offerson has Belcher pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Offerson is keeping the position.
Belcher postures up.
Belcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Offerson.
Belcher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belcher tries to clinch up.
Offerson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher jumps guard but Offerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belcher avoids the elbow strike from Offerson, against the cage.
Offerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Belcher gets an underhook and turns Offerson into the cage.
Belcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Offerson slows down the pace here.
Belcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offerson.
Offerson breaks the clinch.
Offerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belcher's waist but Belcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Offerson off to one side.
Offerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Offerson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belcher!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belcher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Offerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Offerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belcher is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Belcher is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Offerson looking to ground and pound but Belcher is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson looking to secure an arm triangle but Belcher defends it well.
Offerson looking to control but Belcher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belcher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Offerson.
Offerson working for a submission but Belcher is keeping him at bay.
Offerson trying to control but Belcher is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Offerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offerson as he avoids it easily.
Offerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Belcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belcher darts in and clinches Offerson up against the cage.
Offerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Belcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Offerson won't allow it.
Belcher tries to break the clinch but Offerson is controlling the position.
Offerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Offerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher jumps guard but Offerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offerson tries to pull guard but Belcher won't allow it.
Offerson working Belcher over with knees to the body.
Belcher is looking for a takedown.
Belcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Offerson won't allow it.
Offerson tries to pull guard but Belcher won't allow it.
Offerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belcher throws a head kick that misses.
Belcher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Offerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Offerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan Belcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offerson looks for a takedown but Belcher sprawls well.
Offerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Offerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Offerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Offerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Belcher duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belcher throws a head kick but Offerson moves out of range.
Offerson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Offerson is defending well for now.
Offerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Offerson can't get the takedown.
Belcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Offerson up against the cage.
Offerson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Offerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Offerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belcher can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Offerson is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Offerson on the ground.
Offerson advances to mount.
Jack Offerson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Offerson content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belcher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Offerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Offerson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Offerson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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