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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort feints and then cracks Do's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Do down.
Do lands a leg kick that knocks Belfort off balance momentarily.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
Do throws a good cross that connects.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
Do fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Do thumps Belfort with a low kick.
A jab from Do finds it's way through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
Do darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Do.
Billy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belfort tries to move into range but Do moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Do lands the left hand.
Do lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Do's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belfort wants a takedown.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Belfort is looking for a takedown.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Do prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Do throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Belfort lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Do tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort throws a strike but Do rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belfort pulls Do in to control the position.
Belfort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Do with a nice head shot there.
Do distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Do tries to pass.
Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Belfort pulls Do in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedor Belfort has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Do throws a leg kick which misses Belfort's front leg but catches the back leg as Belfort tries to avoid it.
Do throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Do lands an overhand right.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Do circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a jab to the nose.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Do defends it nicely.
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!
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Do checks a leg kick nicely.
Belfort slips a jab from Do.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Do moves away and avoids it.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Do sprawls well. Do wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Do looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.
Do will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown but Do sprawls well. He's pushed Belfort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort's jab looks to have found its range, popping Do under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Do there.
Billy Do is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort takes the fight into the clinch.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Belfort can't get the takedown.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Belfort avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
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!
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do stops a takedown attempt from Belfort.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Belfort is working for takedown but Do is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belfort wants a takedown but no success here.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belfort is working for takedown but Do is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
Do drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Do throws an elbow but it misses.
Do misses with an elbow over the top.
Do is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Do down to the mat. Do avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belfort takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Do manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belfort on his heels. He'll look to pass Belfort's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belfort has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Do has passed into side control.
Belfort is trying to control Do's posture but Do avoids it.
Do postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.
Do working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belfort taking a bit of punishment here - Do scoring with strikes.
Belfort struggling a bit here.
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Belfort sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Belfort taking punishment in the form of punches.
Do has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Belfort dodges the ground and pound from Do.
Do landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Do thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do is working away from the top position though.
Belfort manages to get to full guard.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Do with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Do is looking to pass into half guard but Belfort pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belfort is in guard.
Belfort lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belfort scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belfort throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
Do takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Do gets caught flat footed, as Belfort shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Do trying to pass the guard but Belfort defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Do.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Do is pressing down on Belfort's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belfort is holding on for now.
Belfort trying to control from the bottom.
Belfort moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Belfort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Do's guard.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Do's brow.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belfort trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Do utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Do is keeping the position.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belfort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Do postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belfort is trying to keep Do in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Belfort wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belfort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Belfort drives through and clinches with Do against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort is trying to trip Do. He has hold of a leg but Do is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belfort persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort pulls Do in close to prevent any damage.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Do manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Do scores with a jab.
Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Do on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belfort fails to land the takedown.
Belfort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Do looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort moves out of range as Do strikes.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
Do scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Do shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Do misses with an uppercut.
Belfort is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Do looks to land a body kick but Belfort moved away.
Belfort gets caught napping as Do dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Billy Do overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Do won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Do stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Do slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do postures up.
Do lands a couple of elbows.
Do stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Do is proving a slippery customer.
Do working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
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!
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort pulls Do in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
Do wants to hit a switch here but Belfort passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Do there!
Belfort with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort landing punches.
Belfort unloads with some shots from mount but Do bucks and avoids them well.
Belfort tries to control but Do wriggling away.
Do is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Korea Elite MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort is trying to control here but Do has managed to regain half guard.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do's head.
Do regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belfort.
Belfort throws a strike but Do rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fedor Belfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Do bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belfort's head backwards.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Do fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Belfort lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Nice shot by Do.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Belfort.
Do uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Do comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Do wants to slow Belfort down by chopping away at his legs.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belfort moves forwards but Do connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belfort tries to clinch but Do moves out of range.
Belfort throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Do.
Belfort jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do is fending him off so far but Belfort persists. Nope, Do circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Do swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
Do connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort gets caught napping as Do dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Do stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Belfort is still trying to improve position.
Do connects with a couple of short punches.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do looking to pass the guard.
Belfort is trying to keep Do in close.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Belfort wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Do.
Belfort has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Do connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Do.
Belfort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Do throws an elbow but it misses.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort looking for a takedown.
Belfort turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belfort manages to end up in side control.
Do avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a strike aimed at the side of Do's head but Do avoids it well.
Belfort scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Do to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do struggling a bit here.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Do is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Do sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Do blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Belfort.
I think Belfort has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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