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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Hammerson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belkofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Belkofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Belkofer feints and then cracks Hammerson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammerson down. Belkofer misses with a head kick.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammerson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Hammerson blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerson circles away.
Hammerson moves out of range of the leg kick from Belkofer. Hammerson checks a leg kick. Belkofer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belkofer is looking to clinch. Belkofer tries to clinch there but Hammerson circles away.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hammerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammerson blocks a leg kick. Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A kick lands to the mid section there for Belkofer. Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerson's sensitive parts. Hammerson closes the distance and clinches up with Belkofer, looking for a takedown. Hammerson pushes Belkofer against the cage but Belkofer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hammerson looks gassed! Belkofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belkofer. Hammerson shrugs it off though. Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belkofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belkofer lands a high kick!
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! Belkofer is looking to clinch but Hammerson is avoiding it.
Belkofer tries to clinch there but Hammerson circles away.
Hammerson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hammerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammerson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Belkofer lands a head kick. Hammerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hammerson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belkofer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belkofer throws a solid leg kick but Hammerson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belkofer. Nice takedown defense from Belkofer. No joy for Hammerson on that attempt. David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Hammerson. Hammerson throws a looping overhand right but Belkofer ducks down to avoid it. Hammerson drives through with a takedown into guard. Hammerson drops back looking for a leg! Belkofer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belkofer manages to kick Hammerson off! Hammerson jumps back into Belkofer's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belkofer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Belkofer is looking to stand up but Hammerson isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerson wants to pass the guard but Belkofer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belkofer wants to get back to his feet but Hammerson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hammerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Belkofer throws a leg kick but Hammerson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Belkofer cracks the inside of Hammerson's front leg. Hammerson looks for a takedown but Belkofer sprawls well. Belkofer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Horrible takedown by Hammerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Belkofer which made him look bad. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hammerson checks a leg kick nicely. Belkofer tries to clinch but Hammerson is having none of it. Belkofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Donny Hammerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammerson's calf. Belkofer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammerson is breathing heavily. Belkofer lands a high kick!
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hammerson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick. Hammerson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hammerson avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammerson is out of range and Belkofer settles back down. The fight stays on the outside here - Belkofer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Belkofer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammerson. Belkofer tries to clinch up. Belkofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch. Hammerson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hammerson throws a low kick, looking for Belkofer's leg but Belkofer calmly moves out of range. Hammerson lands an overhand right. Hammerson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer. Belkofer feints and then cracks Hammerson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammerson down. Belkofer throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammerson. That did some damage! Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hammerson blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses. Belkofer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammerson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hammerson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far. Belkofer is looking to clinch. Hammerson checks a low kick from Belkofer. Belkofer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belkofer lands a front kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick. Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hammerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Belkofer tries to clinch but Hammerson is having none of it. Belkofer is looking to slow Hammerson down with leg kicks. Belkofer lands a high kick!
Hammerson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that second round. That's time! Belkofer'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!
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick. Belkofer lands a head kick. Hammerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Belkofer tries to clinch but Hammerson moves out of range. Belkofer is looking to clinch but Hammerson is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch. Hammerson avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerson can do to turn this around? Hammerson tries for a takedown but Belkofer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Belkofer. Hammerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Belkofer throws a body kick that misses. Belkofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerson circles away.
Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection. Hammerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer. A good leg kick by Belkofer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Crunch! Belkofer slams his shin into Hammerson's torso. Belkofer tries to clinch but Hammerson is having none of it. Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick. Belkofer wants to clinch. Belkofer is looking to chop away at Hammerson's legs. Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Hammerson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammerson down. Hammerson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belkofer. Belkofer is looking to slow Hammerson down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Belkofer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A head kick misses from Belkofer. Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Hammerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammerson tries to avoid it. Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Hammerson. Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Belkofer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammerson wants a takedown but no success here.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Hammerson. Hammerson looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammerson looking for a takedown. Hammerson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerson avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection. Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Belkofer is looking to slow Hammerson down with leg kicks. Donny Hammerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Belkofer throws a head kick but Hammerson moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
Belkofer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight! David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belkofer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Belkofer!
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energy
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