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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukacz Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont has chosen N.W.A - Appetite For Destruction as his entrance music. Lukacz Belmont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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145 lbs
30 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukacz Belmont!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Starner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Starner.
Starner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Starner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmont lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belmont lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belmont throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belmont is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belmont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmont throws a counter combo.
Belmont throws an overhand right that lands on Starner's shoulder, as Starner tries to avoid the shot.
Starner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starner looks to land a right hand but Belmont moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner checks a leg kick nicely.
Starner misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmont counters with a straight right hand.
Belmont moves into range and connects with a jab.
Starner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Starner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belmont wants to get back to his feet.
Belmont is looking for a sweep. Starner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belmont defending well though.
Starner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belmont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belmont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belmont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starner.
Belmont wants to control but Starner is keeping busy.
Belmont has hold of Starner's hands but Starner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belmont is looking to escape.
Starner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belmont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lukacz Belmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner scores with a hook to the body. Belmont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belmont takes a swing at Starner's ribcage but misses.
Starner throws the left hand but Belmont avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belmont lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Starner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Starner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmont.
Belmont uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starner has time to react.
Starner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belmont!
Starner throws a strike aimed at the side of Belmont's head but Belmont avoids it well.
Starner wants to control but Belmont is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starner working away.
Belmont might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Starner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belmont, who protects the arm well.
Starner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukacz Belmont will probably get the nod.
That's time! Starner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belmont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starner circles away quickly and effectively.
Lukacz Belmont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmont connects with a leg kick. Starner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the body from Starner misses
enabling Belmont to counter with a crisp jab.
Belmont cracks Starner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Starner.
Starner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belmont's waist but Belmont gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starner off to one side.
Belmont misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Starner throwing a counter right hand but Belmont manages to avoid it.
Starner misses with a two punch combination.
Belmont throws a leg kick but Starner moved away.
Belmont misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmont.
Starner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Starner misses.
Starner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Starner throws a big shot that misses.
Belmont tries a quick counter leg kick but Starner is wise to it.
Belmont motions for Starner to come forward. Belmont throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belmont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Starner thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont misses with a straight right.
Starner shoots in for a takedown but Belmont shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Starner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belmont delivers a nice body kick.
Starner has a takedown stuffed.
Belmont moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belmont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Starner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Starner throws the left hand but Belmont avoids the punch easily.
Starner moves out of range as Belmont strikes.
Starner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmont throws a series of strikes that have Starner backpedaling.
Starner throws out a loose jab but Belmont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belmont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Starner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner landing some decent shots from guard.
Starner throwing strikes from guard but Belmont blocks nicely.
Belmont 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.
Starner throwing strikes from guard but Belmont blocks nicely.
Starner looking to pass the guard.
Starner throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukacz Belmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Belmont.
Belmont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Starner.
As Starner backs off Belmont throws a huge counter combo but Starner manages to avoid it all.
Belmont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmont misses with a wild body shot.
Belmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belmont lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont moves out of range as Starner strikes.
Starner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Belmont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmont.
Starner with a jab.
Belmont scores with a body shot.
Starner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belmont thumps Starner with a low kick.
Starner just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmont feints a counter leg kick.
Belmont swings for the body but Starner moves out of range.
Starner misses with a takedown
and Belmont counters with a stiff right hand.
Belmont misses with a looping right.
Starner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont thumps Starner with a low kick.
Starner throws a big shot that misses.
Starner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Starner.
Belmont scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starner shoots in looking for a takedown but Belmont manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belmont was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmont.
Belmont moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starner loads up on a big right hand but Belmont slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
Belmont pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starner is out of range and Belmont settles back down.
Starner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belmont is fending him off so far but Starner persists. Nope, Belmont circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starner swings widly with a right hand
and Starner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmont lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Starner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belmont tries to avoid it but Starner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belmont to the ground. Belmont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belmont flicks out a counter leg kick but Starner steps away.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belmont misses with a looping right.
Starner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belmont thumps Starner with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner avoids a kick to the body.
Starner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Starner takes a swing at Belmont's ribcage but misses.
Starner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belmont in his tracks.
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!
Starner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Starner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmont.
Belmont throws a looping overhand right but Starner ducks down to avoid it.
Belmont gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belmont scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukacz Belmont really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belmont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belmont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Starner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belmont buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starner misses the jab.
A jab from Belmont does it's job there.
Starner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starner misses with a straight left.
Belmont flicks out a counter leg kick but Starner steps away.
Starner misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starner is rocked!
Starner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmont.
Starner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Starner blocks the leg kick.
Belmont is looking to slow Starner down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belmont.
Belmont stuns Starner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starner lands a body shot.
Starner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belmont cracks Starner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Starner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmont tries to sprawl but Starner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Starner seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmont tries to roll over but Starner keeps him under control.
Starner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belmont's head.
Starner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Starner misses with a head shot. Belmont uses the momentum to regain guard.
Starner postures up.
Belmont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Starner is just content to waste time from the top position. Belmont takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Belmont trying to control the position.
Starner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starner won't allow Belmont to sweep him here.
Belmont keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belmont pulls Starner in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belmont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starner moves away from the strike by Belmont.
Starner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Starner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmont.
Starner feints a jab promting Belmont to slip. Starner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belmont slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Belmont connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Starner takes a swing at Belmont's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukacz Belmont dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Belmont misses with a kick to the body.
Starner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmont.
Starner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmont looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmont manages to avoid it.
Belmont swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Starner misses.
Belmont throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belmont staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belmont.
Belmont lands a jab to the head.
Starner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belmont chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmont.
Belmont cracks Starner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belmont lands a leg kick that knocks Starner off balance momentarily.
Belmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starner.
Starner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belmont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Starner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belmont takes a swing at Starner's ribcage but misses.
Starner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmont slips under a jab.
Glen Starner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmont.
Starner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belmont sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starner somewhat.
Belmont lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Starner looks to land a left hand but Belmont moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Belmont on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Belmont.
Starner throwing a counter right hand but Belmont manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner throws a nice looking combination but Belmont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmont looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Starner misses the body punch
and Belmont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belmont throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Starner's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Belmont dives in looking to finish as Starner flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Belmont's strikes! Belmont is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Starner's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Starner was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukacz Belmont!
Lukacz Belmont is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Lukacz Belmont thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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