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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Iriskhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduard Iriskhanov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a right hand that Iriskhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Iriskhanov also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Iriskhanov which made him look bad.
Belcher misses with a takedown
and Iriskhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Iriskhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iriskhanov sprawls well initially but Belcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Iriskhanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
Belcher decides to stand and escape the position.
Iriskhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher closes the distance and clinches.
Iriskhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov has had enough of the clinch but Belcher keeps him there for the moment.
Belcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iriskhanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belcher can't get the takedown.
Belcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iriskhanov pinned against the cage. Iriskhanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iriskhanov throws a nice looking combination but Belcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov stalks Belcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belcher's face. Belcher staggers backwards, shaken.
Iriskhanov looks to throw the jab but Belcher is out of range.
Bob Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iriskhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belcher.
Belcher tries for a takedown but Iriskhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Iriskhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iriskhanov circles away.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iriskhanov but Iriskhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iriskhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belcher.
Iriskhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belcher counters with an inside leg kick.
Belcher wants to clinch
and Iriskhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Belcher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iriskhanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iriskhanov defends it nicely.
Belcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iriskhanov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Iriskhanov - just one landing.
Iriskhanov throws a leg kick but Belcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iriskhanov leaves Belcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eduard Iriskhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iriskhanov's waist but Iriskhanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side.
Iriskhanov looks to land a combination but Belcher avoids it well.
Iriskhanov throws a combination that misses
and Belcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iriskhanov's guard.
Belcher trying to control but Iriskhanov is working from the bottom.
Belcher is really struggling to control Iriskhanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher trying to control but Iriskhanov is working from the bottom.
Belcher content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iriskhanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Belcher just wasn't active enough.
Belcher motions for Iriskhanov to come forward. Belcher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov throws a right hand that Belcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Belcher also avoids with ease.
Iriskhanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Belcher goes for a takedown attempt but Iriskhanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iriskhanov throws a nice looking combination but Belcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.
Belcher misses with a low kick as Iriskhanov jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov throws a combination that misses
and Belcher counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher lands a few punches from side control.
Bob Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Belcher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Iriskhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Iriskhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Iriskhanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belcher in particular looking to stall.
Iriskhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bob Belcher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Iriskhanov as Belcher shoots in.
No joy there for Iriskhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Iriskhanov as Belcher shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher misses the shot to the body.
Belcher rushes Iriskhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Belcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iriskhanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iriskhanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iriskhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iriskhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belcher feints and then cracks Iriskhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iriskhanov down.
Belcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belcher misses with a left hand
and Iriskhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eduard Iriskhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Belcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iriskhanov but Iriskhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iriskhanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Belcher dives in and grabs Iriskhanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iriskhanov pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belcher, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Belcher!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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