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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Belson slips a jab from Paredes.
Nice sprawl there from Paredes as Belson shoots in.
Belson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Belson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paredes to the ground. Belson is now in Paredes's guard.
Belson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belson trying to control but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredes, not yet.
Paredes is trying to keep Belson in close.
Paredes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paredes keeping moving, preventing Belson from controlling successfully.
Belson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Belson passes Paredes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belson wants to take a breather but Paredes is having none of it.
Belson wants to pass the guard but Paredes is defending well.
Belson trying to control the action but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes is looking to control Belson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paredes avoid being mounted?
Paredes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paredes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Belson drops back looking for a leg! Paredes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paredes manages to kick Belson off! Belson jumps back into Paredes's guard.
Paredes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belson wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Belson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belson is working hard here to advance position.
Belson pushes down on Paredes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura but Paredes is defending well.
#SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura but Paredes is defending well.
#SUB#
Belson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Belson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paredes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jarik Belson!
Our winner, Jarik Belson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Paredes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Belson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belson showed some decent athleticism there.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Belson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Belson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
Paredes is staying active underneath Belson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paredes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Belson seems to be looking for submissions.
Paredes is trying to control but can't.
Belson prevents Paredes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.
Paredes gets back to full guard.
Belson is pushing down on Paredes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paredes is fighting to maintain full guard but Belson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paredes tries to get to full guard but Belson has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Belson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paredes is staying active underneath Belson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paredes is looking for a sweep. Belson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
Belson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paredes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belson is working away from the top position though.
Paredes won't allow Belson to pass to mount.
Belson trying to control the action but Paredes is working from the bottom.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Paredes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paredes is just riding it out for now. Belson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Belson is working for a submission of some sort.
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Belson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paredes sees it coming and defends easily.
Paredes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belson wants to pass to mount but Paredes is defending the position.
Belson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredes keeps working.
Paredes landing small, sideways elbows.
Belson is thwarting Paredes's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that round.
That's time! Paredes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paredes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paredes throws the left hand but Belson avoids the punch easily.
Belson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Belson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paredes to the ground. Belson is now in Paredes's guard.
Belson won't allow Paredes to sweep him here.
Belson pushes down on Paredes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paredes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belson is looking to stall here but Paredes recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belson won't allow Paredes to sweep him here. #T1#
Belson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paredes looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredes, not yet.
Belson wants to control from the top but Paredes keeps moving.
Belson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Belson is working for a kimura but Paredes is defending it quite comfortably.
Paredes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belson on the ground.#SUB2#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Paredes is defending against the submission attempts here by Belson.
#T2#
Paredes is looking to improve his position.
Paredes gets back to full guard.
Paredes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paredes keeping full guard, as Belson tries to pass.
Belson looking to sit in guard and control but Paredes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paredes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paredes won't allow Belson to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Belson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paredes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paredes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Belson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paredes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paredes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paredes wants to control from the top but Belson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Belson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paredes is posturing up here but Belson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paredes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paredes has to tap! Slick submission there by Belson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarik Belson!
Jarik Belson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 323
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paredes's half guard.
Paredes is trying to maintain the position but Belson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Belson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paredes is positioning himself well to prevent Belson advancing to mount.
Belson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paredes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paredes is not content to let Belson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Belson is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Belson is looking to take a break and control but Paredes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paredes tries to get to full guard but Belson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paredes is doing well to control the position and prevent Belson from advancing to side control.
Paredes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Belson is working for a kimura but Paredes is defending it quite comfortably.
Paredes tries to roll over but Belson keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paredes is refusing to be controlled, as Belson sits in half guard.
Belson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paredes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Belson is working for a submission of some sort.
Belson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Belson is trying to work for a kimura but Paredes is defending well.
Belson is thwarting Paredes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Belson is taking a breather. Paredes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paredes trying to control but Belson postures up.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
Paredes wants to control but Belson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Belson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paredes wants to improve his position but Belson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paredes is not content to let Belson control the position.
Paredes is looking to control Belson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paredes avoid being mounted?
Paredes tries to roll over but Belson keeps him under control.
Paredes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paredes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Belson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Belson is looking for a kimura but Paredes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarik Belson dominated that round.
That's time! Belson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Belson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paredes's waist but Paredes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belson off to one side.
Belson scores with a shot to the body.
Paredes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belson.
Belson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paredes can do to turn this around?
Belson cracks Paredes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Belson.
Nice defenses there by Paredes.
Paredes misses with a double jab.
Belson connects with a crisp jab.
Belson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paredes tries to avoid it but Belson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paredes to the ground. Paredes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarik Belson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Belson.
A swing and a miss from Paredes.
Paredes needs to keep his hands up - Belson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paredes throws an off balance right hand
and Belson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belson connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Belson shoots for a takedown but Paredes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paredes is fending him off so far but Belson persists. Nope, Paredes circles away and we're back to standing.
Belson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paredes throws a right hand that misses
letting Belson counter with a right hand.
Paredes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jarik Belson has been cut.
Paredes throws a jab when Belson was well out of range.
It looked like Belson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paredes.
Paredes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belson misses with a right hand
and Paredes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belson scores with a sloppy right hand. Paredes should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Paredes cracks Belson with an uppercut from hell and Belson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Paredes's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Belson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes lands a couple of digs.
Oh Belson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paredes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paredes loads up on a big left hand. Belson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paredes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Belson can't hide his disappointment, as Paredes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suan Paredes!
Suan Paredes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Empire Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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