Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Belcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lobtov.
Belcher feints the counter takedown.
Lobtov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belcher.
Lobtov throwing a counter right hand but Belcher manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Belcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belcher tries to move into range but Lobtov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lobtov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belcher avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
Belcher ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.#TD2#
Belcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lobtov!
Lobtov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belcher taking a break here but Lobtov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lobtov trying to control from the bottom.
Belcher working over Lobtov with some ground and pound. Lobtov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lobtov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Belcher thows a huge punch but Lobtov dodges it nicely.
Lobtov wants to improve his position but Belcher is controlling well.
Belcher slows the pace down in half guard.
Belcher stops Lobtov from getting back to his feet.
Belcher slips a nice elbow through Lobtov's hands, connecting with Lobtov's forehead.
Lobtov moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lobtov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lobtov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belcher defends it easily.
Lobtov is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Belcher trying to control but Lobtov is working from the bottom.
Lobtov is trying to keep Belcher in close.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Lobtov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lobtov is trying to keep Belcher in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Lobtov.
Belcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobtov.#T3#
Belcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belcher wants to clinch.
Belcher slips a jab from Lobtov.
Lobtov thuds a left hand into Belcher's body.
Lobtov throws a hook but Belcher blocks it.
Lobtov looks to land a right hand but Belcher moved out of range.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andrey Lobtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Belcher scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Lobtov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Belcher throws an elbow that misses. Lobtov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belcher's guard. Nice move by Lobtov!#REVR#
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobtov is one step ahead there.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobtov scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher pulls Lobtov in close to his closed guard and prevents Lobtov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Lobtov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lobtov misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobtov lands a nice shot to the body.
Belcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lobtov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belcher.
Belcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belcher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov throws a big shot that misses.
Belcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov swats away the attempt to clinch by Belcher.#T1#
Belcher slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
Lobtov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrey Lobtov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Belcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobtov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lobtov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobtov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Belcher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belcher working away.
Belcher lands a nice forearm strike.
Belcher lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Belcher working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobtov sneaks back into half guard.
Lobtov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lobtov.
Belcher passes Lobtov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lobtov controlling the position well.
Belcher prevents Lobtov from improving his position.
Belcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lobtov trying to control here.
Belcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Belcher winds up and cracks Lobtov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lobtov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Ground and pound from Belcher.
Lobtov trying to control but Belcher postures up.
Lobtov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobtov's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lobtov wants to get back to full guard.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belcher 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.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Lobtov.#TD2#
Belcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lobtov to regain full guard.
Belcher cracks Lobtov with a solid left hand.
Lobtov pulls Belcher in to control the position.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Lobtov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lobtov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lobtov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Belcher moves out of range.
Lobtov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belcher staying out of range there.
A big right from Lobtov misses.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lobtov misses with a looping left.
Belcher tries to clinch there but Lobtov circles away.
Nice cross by Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Lobtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belcher can do to turn this around?
Belcher staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Belcher moves away from the strike by Lobtov.
Belcher avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
Lobtov throws out a loose jab but Belcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Lobtov misses.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Belcher moves out of range.
Belcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lobtov defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Belcher.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Lobtov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrey Lobtov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobtov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Belcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lobtov's guard.#SUB#
Belcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobtov has wrist control.
Andrey Lobtov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Belcher being controlled here momentarily.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Lobtov is trying to keep Belcher in close.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Jake Belcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving. #SUB#
Lobtov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Belcher frees his head nicely. Oh but Lobtov has switched to an armbar! Belcher is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 9
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Belcher closes the distance and clinches up with Robbins, looking for a takedown. Belcher pushes Robbins against the cage but Robbins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Robbins. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Belcher tries to keep at a distance but Robbins has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robbins darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Belcher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robbins! #ES2#
Robbins sneaks out the side door and pushes Belcher away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Robbins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belcher doesn't seem phased though.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Belcher ducks right into an uppercut from Robbins.
Belcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robbins.
Robbins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Robbins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belcher wants to clinch but Robbins slips to the side
enabling Robbins to counter with a crisp jab.
Robbins misses the jab.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robbins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Robbins. Beautiful body shot.
Robbins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belcher tries to move into range but Robbins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
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!
Robbins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robbins connects with a right hand. Belcher shakes it off.
Robbins stuffs the takedown.
Robbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robbins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belcher throws out a loose jab but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins connects with a right hand. Belcher shakes it off.
Robbins digs a good hook to Belcher's body.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Belcher shoots in.
Belcher moves away from the strike by Robbins.
Robbins lands with a straight right. Belcher didn't see that one coming.
Robbins throws a body punch but Belcher moves out of range. #T3#
Robbins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Robbins misses.
Robbins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robbins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robbins scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
Robbins works Belcher's body with a nice hook.
Belcher fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Robbins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Robbins moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belcher attempts a counter takedown but Robbins avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Robbins lands with a straight right. Belcher didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belcher moves away.
Belcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robbins slips under a jab from Belcher.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belcher dives in and grabs Robbins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robbins pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
Robbins defending well as Belcher loads up on a big left hand.
Belcher drops his hands momentarily and Robbins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robbins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robbins looks to land a combination but Belcher avoids it well.
Robbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Belcher.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belcher slips under a jab.
Belcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Belcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Robbins.
Robbins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belcher.
Robbins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belcher.
Robbins looks to land a right hand but Belcher moved out of range.
Belcher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belcher tries to clinch up.
Belcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robbins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robbins sprawls and moves away.
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins lands with a cross.
Robbins throws a shot to the body.
Belcher slips a jab and a cross from Robbins. #TD#
Belcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robbins to the mat! Robbins manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Robbins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Belcher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Robbins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belcher goes for a takedown attempt but Robbins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robbins lands with a right hand.
Robbins feints a jab promting Belcher to slip. Robbins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marty Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Robbins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Belcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Belcher! Robbins dives in looking to finish! Belcher is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Robbins!
An out of breath Marty Robbins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Revolution XC 11
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Come on Fitzgerald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzgerald after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belcher wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher can't get the takedown.
Andy Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belcher managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Belcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald with a knee to the head.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Belcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzgerald is pushing Belcher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Belcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzgerald prevents it.
Belcher looks winded!
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Fitzgerald gets through Belcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald lands a good knee to the midsection. Belcher won't want to take too many of those.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belcher tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Fitzgerald presses Belcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
Belcher letting Fitzgerald take a breather here.
Fitzgerald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Belcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee strike.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Belcher's ribcage. Belcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fitzgerald rushes Belcher and presses him up against the cage.
Belcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald is working Belcher over against the cage.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Andy Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Nice elbow from Fitzgerald.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald presses Belcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Belcher's ribcage. Belcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgerald creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Belcher! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fitzgerald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
In his post fight interview, Andy Fitzgerald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Tyler misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyler won't be happy with that.
Belcher cracks Tyler with a big elbow.
Belcher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler is trying to improve his position.
Belcher trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher looks up at the clock and then as Tyler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Belcher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tyler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tyler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belcher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tyler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Belcher tries to advance to mount but Tyler instead regains half guard.
Tyler is controlling Belcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tyler is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but Tyler defending well.
Belcher throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Belcher is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Belcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Tyler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Belcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Belcher won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belcher is working Tyler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
Belcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Tyler tries to bench press Belcher off him but Belcher keeps the position. #T3#
Belcher trying to control the position but Tyler is working away.
Tyler tries to improve position but can't.
Belcher working the strikes but Tyler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Belcher trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it.
Tyler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belcher throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Tyler is staying active underneath Belcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher. #T4#
Belcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Belcher is controlling well.
Belcher 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.
Tyler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Belcher has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tyler is trying to escape the mount.
Belcher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyler?
Belcher lands a couple of good shots and Tyler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher lands a series of strikes from the back and Tyler goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
A very excited looking Jake Belcher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Bordado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Bordado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joakin Bordado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bordado scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
A big right from Bordado misses.
Bordado misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Belcher counters with a single leg into guard. Bordado didn't expect that.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bordado is keeping the position for now.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belcher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bordado has wrist control.#T1#
Bordado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Bordado 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.
Belcher landing with the ground and pound.
Belcher postures up in Bordado's guard and throws a big left but Bordado blocks it.
Belcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belcher 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.
Belcher forces his way into half guard.
Bordado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belcher. #T2#
Belcher 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.
Belcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bordado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bordado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Bordado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belcher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bordado for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Belcher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bordado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belcher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belcher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Belcher controlling from mount.
Belcher with good strikes from the mount here!
Bordado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Bordado taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belcher landing strikes from the mount.
Belcher landing strikes from the mount and Bordado is in trouble!
Belcher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bordado hang on?
Belcher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bordado looks a forlorn figure.
Belcher scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Bordado is rocked!
Belcher breaks from Bordado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bordado is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher working the ground and pound effectively.
Bordado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bordado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belcher lands a big elbow - Bordado is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bordado is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
A relieved looking Jake Belcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 3
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Belcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belcher misses with a takedown
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Belcher gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Potter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Potter is pressed up against the cage. Belcher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potter down to the mat. Potter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Potter lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Potter closes the distance and clinches.
Belcher goes for a takedown attempt but Potter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Potter closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belcher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
Potter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Potter with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
Belcher looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter cracks Belcher with a nice body shot.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Potter lands a left hand.
Belcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Belcher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Potter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Belcher can turn it around.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belcher.
A short right from Potter.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Potter is leaning against Belcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter lands an elbow inside that Belcher shrugs off.
Potter throws a big uppercut that drops Belcher! More strikes from Potter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Belcher lies dazed against the cage as Potter celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Potter thanked Unity Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 1
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robbins's waist but Robbins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side.
Belcher fails with the takedown.
Robbins misses with a two punch combination.
Belcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Robbins throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Robbins sprawls well.
Robbins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belcher backs up against the cage.
Robbins throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Jake Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belcher is defended easily by Robbins.
Belcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Robbins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robbins misses with a wild combination.
Robbins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robbins.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Belcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Robbins looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robbins defending well though.
Belcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belcher prevents Robbins from standing back up.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins tries to kick Belcher off but Belcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robbins has hold of Belcher's hands but Belcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robbins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belcher.
Robbins wants to stand up but Belcher is controlling him.
Belcher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Robbins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher.
Belcher stops Robbins from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belcher fails with the takedown.
Robbins cracks Belcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Belcher shoots in.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robbins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Robbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robbins tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Belcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Belcher dives in and grabs Robbins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robbins pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
Robbins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belcher eats them both and turns towards Robbins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Belcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belcher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robbins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marty Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robbins scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Robbins fails to land with a series of punches.
Belcher with a poor takedown
and Robbins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robbins looks to land a combination but Belcher avoids it well.
Belcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Robbins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robbins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
A punch lands to the side of Belcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robbins as he jumps to the side.
Belcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robbins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Nice takedown defense from Robbins. No joy for Belcher on that attempt. #TD2#
Belcher feints and as Robbins raises his hands in defense, Belcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Robbins manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belcher.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown but Robbins sprawls well. He's pushed Belcher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robbins misses with a series of wild punches.
Robbins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marty Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robbins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robbins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belcher can do to turn this around?#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Robbins, which made it look bad.
Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins scores with a jab.
Belcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robbins swinging wildly here.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Robbins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Robbins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins lands a jab.
Robbins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Robbins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robbins as he jumps to the side.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Robbins, which made it look bad.
It looks like Robbins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robbins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Belcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Robbins kicks off Belcher and gets to his feet.
Belcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robbins defends well and Belcher ends up having to push Robbins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robbins lands a glancing blow to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher closes the distance and clinches up with Robbins, looking for a takedown. Belcher pushes Robbins against the cage but Robbins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Belcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belcher prevents Robbins from getting back to his feet.
Robbins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robbins tries to get out of the position.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belcher is in close to Robbins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robbins wants to stand and escape but Belcher is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Robbins throws a good cross that connects.
Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belcher shoots in for a double leg but Robbins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robbins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Belcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Robbins sprawls well.
Robbins throws a right and a left that Belcher avoids nicely. #TD2#
Belcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robbins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robbins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robbins's face.
Robbins trying desperately to get to his feet. #T1#
Belcher tries to control but Robbins wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Belcher with the ground and pound from mount.
Robbins trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Robbins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Belcher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belcher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robbins looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Robbins is rocked!
Robbins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oh Robbins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Robbins is in a horrible position here. Belcher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belcher trying to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Belcher unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Robbins wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Belcher celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
An out of breath Jake Belcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Belcher misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Potter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Potter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Potter.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belcher is working for takedown but Potter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Potter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter with a knee to the head.
Potter pushes Belcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter presses Belcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Belcher wants a takedown.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Potter.
Potter is pressed up against the cage. Belcher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potter down to the mat. Potter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Potter scores with a nice head shot.
Jake Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Potter has closed the distance and engaged Belcher in a clinch.
Potter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
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!
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potter fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Potter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Potter connects with a knee to the head.
Belcher looks winded!
Potter misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Potter is working Belcher over against the cage.
Potter pushes Belcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belchers head.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Belcher takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Belcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belchers head.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter pushes Belcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter dips a shoulder and cracks Belcher with a mighty uppercut! Belcher falls back against the cage and Potter unloads with a barrage of strikes! Belcher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Potter screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##TD#
Belcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belcher trying to control the position but Sammalkorpi is working away.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Belcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher tries to move to mount but Sammalkorpi blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher lands a few punches from side control.
Belcher cracks Sammalkorpi with a big elbow.
Belcher lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sammalkorpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belcher is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sammalkorpi is holding on for now.
Belcher 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.
Sammalkorpi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Sammalkorpi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belcher is aware though and is defending well.
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher throws a strike but Sammalkorpi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sammalkorpi won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Belcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sammalkorpi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher is controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
Sammalkorpi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belcher is retaining full guard.
Belcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher has his hands on Sammalkorpi's head, controlling the position.
Sammalkorpi stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Belcher has Sammalkorpi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammalkorpi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher shoots in for a double leg but Sammalkorpi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Sammalkorpi. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sammalkorpi enables Belcher to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sammalkorpi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Sammalkorpi has wrist control.
Sammalkorpi looking to control.
Belcher chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has his foot on Belcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belcher works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working for submissions but it's allowed Belcher to get to half guard.
Belcher drops an elbow to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Sammalkorpi trying to hold on to Belcher's head to control him but Belcher postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sammalkorpi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belcher's waist but Belcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalkorpi off to one side.
Belcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.#TD#
Belcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sammalkorpi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sammalkorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Sammalkorpi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Sammalkorpi.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammalkorpi is keeping the position for now.
Sammalkorpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belcher's guard. #REVB#
Belcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sammalkorpi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sammalkorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Sammalkorpi's legs - danger averted.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Sammalkorpi 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.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Belcher is pushing down on Sammalkorpi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sammalkorpi is fighting to maintain full guard but Belcher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belcher winds up and cracks Sammalkorpi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Belcher. #T3#
Sammalkorpi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sammalkorpi working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sammalkorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Sammalkorpi's legs - danger averted.
Sammalkorpi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher cracks Sammalkorpi with a solid left hand.
Belcher is in close to Sammalkorpi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sammalkorpi 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.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belcher defends well.#T4#
Belcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sammalkorpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sammalkorpi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher slips nicely into half guard.
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belcher lands a nice short elbow.
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Sammalkorpi sprawls well.
Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sammalkorpi pinned against the cage. Sammalkorpi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belcher defends it well.
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sammalkorpi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Sammalkorpi with that takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage. #TD2#
Belcher gets caught flat footed, as Sammalkorpi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belcher managing to control the position.
Belcher 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.#T1#
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belcher is keeping the position for now.
Belcher trying to control the position here.
Belcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher has control of Sammalkorpi's left arm, preventing Sammalkorpi from doing any damage.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sammalkorpi. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sammalkorpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. #TD#
Belcher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sammalkorpi did well to prevent Belcher getting side control.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher stalling.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher postures up. #T3#
Belcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Belcher lands strikes from half guard.
Belcher wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him busy.
Belcher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sammalkorpi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Belcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sammalkorpi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belcher 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.
Sammalkorpi trying to control from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is looking to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi manages to get to full guard.
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Belcher stuffs the takedown.
Belcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Belcher shoots for a takedown but Sammalkorpi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belcher shoots in for a double leg but Sammalkorpi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belcher did well to prevent Sammalkorpi getting side control.
Sammalkorpi lands strikes from half guard.
Sammalkorpi thows a huge punch but Belcher dodges it nicely.
Belcher is refusing to be controlled, as Sammalkorpi sits in half guard.
Belcher keeping control of the position.
Belcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sammalkorpi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sammalkorpi's back!
Belcher not allowing Sammalkorpi to control his hands.
Good control from Belcher.#T1#
Sammalkorpi is really stuck here.
Jake Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcher loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sammalkorpi hold on?
Belcher lands a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Belcher is nestled in close to Sammalkorpi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belcher working over Sammalkorpi with some ground and pound. Sammalkorpi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Belcher there. #T2#
Belcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammalkorpi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has his foot on Belcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Sammalkorpi keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi looking to control but Belcher passes into half guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher postures up. #T3#
Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belcher blocks the strikes from Sammalkorpi. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Belcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Belcher prevents Sammalkorpi from improving his position.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Belcher. #T4#
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sammalkorpi!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sammalkorpi regains half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher had his way with Tapio Sammalkorpi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sammalkorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by Belcher, which made it look bad.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammalkorpi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Belcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belcher dives in and grabs Sammalkorpi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sammalkorpi pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi goes for a double leg but Belcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belcher continues to drive forward.#TD#
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belcher content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sammalkorpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Belcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Belcher. #T3#
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sammalkorpi wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has mounted him!
Belcher landing strikes from the mount.
Belcher lands a couple of good shots and Sammalkorpi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belcher controlling well, preventing Sammalkorpi from escaping the position.
Belcher has Sammalkorpi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sammalkorpi is trapped and Belcher is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T4#
Sammalkorpi can't escape the position.
Belcher lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belcher connects with a big shot to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammalkorpi covers up after that shot from Belcher.
Belcher trying to control momentarily.
Sammalkorpi is really stuck here.
Belcher is landing with strikes. Sammalkorpi can't take much more of this.
Sammalkorpi tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Belcher. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Belcher!
After winning the bout, Jake Belcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Belcher misses with a hook
letting Luzkhin counter with a right hand.
Luzkhin cracks Belcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luzkhin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Belcher counters with a single leg into guard. Luzkhin didn't expect that.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luzkhin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luzkhin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belcher cracks Luzkhin with a solid left hand.
Luzkhin 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.#T1#
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows.
Luzkhin being controlled here, momentarily.
Luzkhin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belcher 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.
Belcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luzkhin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Luzkhin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luzkhin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzkhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Luzkhin blocks nicely.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Luzkhin blocks nicely. #T3#
Belcher trying to control but Luzkhin is working from the bottom.
Belcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luzkhin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luzkhin's head.
Belcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belcher stays in close to Luzkhin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belcher slips nicely into half guard.
Belcher drops an elbow to the side of Luzkhin's head. #T4#
Belcher drops an elbow to the side of Luzkhin's head.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Luzkhin is rocked!
Belcher trying to control the pace.
Luzkhin is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher winds up and cracks Luzkhin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher working over Luzkhin with some ground and pound. Luzkhin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belcher is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Luzkhin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Belcher fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Luzkhin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Belcher! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
Jake Belcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James cracks a nice hook into Belcher's ribs.
Belcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James with a hook.
Belcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Belcher off the cage and back into range.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a body shot.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James punishes Belcher's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.#T1#
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belcher.
Belcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James with a jab.#ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Belcher walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from James! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
Rick James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Belcher moves into range and clinches up with Potter.
Belcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Potter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belchers head.
Belcher blocks an elbow strike from Potter.
Belcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Potter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Belcher's ribcage. Belcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Potter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Belcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Potter landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belcher tries to pull guard but Potter holds him up against the cage and eventually Belcher drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Potter lands a body punch.
Belcher looks winded!
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Belcher's head.
Potter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards. #T1#
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belcher backwards. #ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belcher is trying to pull guard but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
Belcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Belcher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Belcher drops to his knees and Potter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter retains his welterweight title!
Peter Potter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Belcher slips a straight right by Bud.
Belcher tries to counter with a takedown but Bud is quick to defend against it.
Bud lands a high kick!
Belcher avoids the head kick by Bud.
Belcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bud sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Bud misses its intended target. #TD#
Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bud tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Bud's guard.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bud has wrist control.
Bud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bud, not yet.
Bud keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
Bud wants to stand but Belcher is controlling the position.
Bud is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Bud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bud has wrist control.
Belcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows.
Belcher stands and throws Bud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Belcher landing a few strikes.
Belcher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belcher 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.
Bud tries to improve position but can't.
Belcher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bud to see if he's OK.
Belcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Belcher is working Bud over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bud takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belcher landing strikes.
Bud can't do much from the bottom here.
Belcher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bud will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bud takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Bud taking a bit of punishment here - Belcher scoring with strikes.
Belcher lands some shots froms side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Bud is rocked!
Belcher lands a huge shot from side control! Bud is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
An out of breath Jake Belcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Belcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammalkorpi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belcher's waist but Belcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalkorpi off to one side.
Belcher 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.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belcher defends it nicely.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Sammalkorpi blocks nicely.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but Sammalkorpi defending well. #T1#
Sammalkorpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though.
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belcher winds up and cracks Sammalkorpi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher passes to side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi is defending the strikes.
Belcher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sammalkorpi's legs.
Sammalkorpi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control but can't.
Sammalkorpi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back!#T2#
Belcher is keeping busy.
Sammalkorpi throwing sloppy strikes.
Sammalkorpi missing with punches from the back.
Belcher can't escape the position.
Sammalkorpi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher trying to control the position but Sammalkorpi manages to sink in the hooks.
Sammalkorpi punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sammalkorpi is looking to control Belcher but Belcher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belcher is in bad spot here.
Belcher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belcher can't escape the position. #T3#
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belcher 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.
Sammalkorpi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Belcher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sammalkorpi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi prevents Belcher from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sammalkorpi wants to pass the guard but Belcher is defending well.
Belcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sammalkorpi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi is stalling in the full guard.
Belcher wants to sweep here but Sammalkorpi controlling him for the moment.
Sammalkorpi chips away with some ground and pound.
Belcher has his hands on Sammalkorpi's head, controlling the position.
Sammalkorpi won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Sammalkorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Belcher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sammalkorpi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belcher defends well and Sammalkorpi ends up having to push Belcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Belcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sammalkorpi.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Belcher fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Belcher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sammalkorpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sammalkorpi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Belcher controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sammalkorpi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there.
Belcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?#T2#
Belcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Belcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.
Sammalkorpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Sammalkorpi working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Belcher is working Sammalkorpi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belcher postures up.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Belcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi pushes a forearm under Belcher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Belcher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Island Combat one
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Jung slaps away a takedown attempt from Belcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Jung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jung is in Belcher's guard.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belcher is keeping the position for now.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belcher is keeping the position for now.
Jung wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Belcher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jung wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Belcher 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.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belcher lands a nice short elbow.
Jung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belcher forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Belcher.
Belcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jung's guard.
Belcher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belcher works his way into side control.
Jung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jung sneaks back into half guard.
Belcher 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Belcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Jung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
Jung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jung trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
Belcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.#SUB2#
Jung has his foot on Belcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Belcher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belcher landing with the ground and pound.
Belcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Jung is rocked!#T4#
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belcher passes into half guard.
Belcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung is looking to control Belcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belcher working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belcher connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple.
Jung is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Jung dodges it nicely.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jung seems to have recovered his senses.
Belcher prevents Jung from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Belcher throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jung is trying to work for a kimura but Belcher is defending well.
Belcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belcher.
Jake Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcher looking to control.
Belcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back!#SUB2#
Jung is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belcher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Jung looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Belcher preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jung.
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!#SUB2#
Jung seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Belcher's chin but Belcher turns very nicely into Jung's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Belcher. #T1#
Belcher cracks Jung with a solid left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Belcher trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
Belcher stands up over Jung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Jung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belcher is aware though and is defending well.
Belcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jung is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.
Belcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Belcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belcher lands strikes from half guard.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belcher lands a big elbow - Jung is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
Jake Belcher is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jake Belcher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland Island World 4
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belcher defends it nicely.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a takedown. Belcher tries to sprawl out of it but Sammalkorpi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sammalkorpi sprawls and moves away.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sammalkorpi as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belcher is trying to maintain the position but Sammalkorpi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well. #T1#
Belcher is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Belcher controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Sammalkorpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belcher working a defensive guard here.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belcher is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belcher did well to prevent Sammalkorpi getting side control.
Sammalkorpi drops an elbow to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Sammalkorpi.
Belcher manages to get to full guard.
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet. #T3#
Sammalkorpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of elbows.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet.
Belcher is trying to keep Sammalkorpi in close.
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet.
Belcher trying to control the position here.
Sammalkorpi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi being controlled here momentarily.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sammalkorpi has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Belcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belcher is fighting to break Sammalkorpi's control of his arms but Sammalkorpi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sammalkorpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sammalkorpi, not yet.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sammalkorpi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sammalkorpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Belcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Sammalkorpi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
Belcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Belcher as Sammalkorpi shoots in.
Belcher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into Belcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there.
Sammalkorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sammalkorpi being controlled here momentarily.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belcher controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
Belcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi is defended easily by Belcher.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belcher!
Belcher is looking to reverse the position.
Belcher dodges the ground and pound from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belcher gets back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots but Belcher is blocking nicely.
Belcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belcher gets back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi works over Belcher with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammalkorpi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sammalkorpi is looking to work some ground and pound but Belcher has wrist control.#T4#
Sammalkorpi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Belcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sammalkorpi defends well.
Sammalkorpi content to stall in guard here.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in and bounces Belcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Sammalkorpi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Belcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Sammalkorpi connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Belcher working for a triangle but Sammalkorpi defends it easily.
Belcher pulls Sammalkorpi in to control the position.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.
Belcher wants to sweep here but Sammalkorpi controlling him for the moment.
Sammalkorpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belcher is retaining full guard. #T2#
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.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sammalkorpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sammalkorpi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Belcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher works over Sammalkorpi with some ground and pound from guard.
Belcher passes into half guard.
Belcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though. #T4#
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi is not content to let Belcher control the position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Sammalkorpi is doing well to control the position and prevent Belcher from advancing to side control.
Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Belcher wants to work for an arm triangle but Sammalkorpi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belcher as he avoids it easily.
Sammalkorpi slaps away a takedown attempt from Belcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Sammalkorpi, which made it look bad.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Belcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belcher circles away.
Sammalkorpi avoids the head kick by Belcher.
Belcher leaves Sammalkorpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belcher's guard.#T1#
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Belcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belcher slips a nice elbow through Sammalkorpi's hands, connecting with Sammalkorpi's forehead.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belcher working Sammalkorpi over with strikes.
Belcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Sammalkorpi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belcher 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.
Belcher trying to control from half guard but Sammalkorpi is working away.
Sammalkorpi trying to control here. #T2#
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though.
Sammalkorpi gets full guard.
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher landing with the ground and pound.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sammalkorpi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Sammalkorpi blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sammalkorpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Belcher works over Sammalkorpi with some ground and pound from guard.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammalkorpi is keeping the position for now.
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working for a triangle but Belcher defends it easily.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belcher pushing down on Sammalkorpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sammalkorpi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Sammalkorpi is trying to keep Belcher in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammalkorpi is keeping the position for now.
Belcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher had his way with Tapio Sammalkorpi in that round.
That's time! Belcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sammalkorpi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Sammalkorpi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belcher.
Sammalkorpi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammalkorpi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Belcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Sammalkorpi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belcher working Sammalkorpi over with strikes.
Sammalkorpi trying to control from the bottom.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sammalkorpi to regain full guard.
Belcher stands up over Sammalkorpi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belcher preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammalkorpi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Belcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sammalkorpi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Belcher there.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi is controlling Belcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg. #SUB#
Belcher seems to be working for a kimura but Sammalkorpi defends the submission attempt.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher prevents Sammalkorpi from improving his position.
Belcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sammalkorpi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sammalkorpi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jake Belcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Tapio Sammalkorpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belcher 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sammalkorpi is trying to control but can't.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Belcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sammalkorpi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi is the new welterweight champion!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland Island World 3
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Parlow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Parlow shows good takedown defense.
Belcher fails with the takedown
and Parlow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Parlow connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.#TD2#
Belcher feints and as Parlow raises his hands in defense, Belcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parlow wants to sweep here but Belcher controlling him for the moment.
Belcher passes into half guard.
Parlow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Belcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parlow is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parlow is working hard here to advance position.
Belcher frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parlow is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Belcher cracks Parlow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Parlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parlow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Belcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belcher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher scoring with strikes but Parlow is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher breaks from Parlow's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Parlow is rocked!
Belcher loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Parlow scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Belcher land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Belcher stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
Jake Belcher is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Belcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ISLAND KOMBAT 4
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Belcher.
Belcher letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Belcher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Belcher is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Belcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Belcher uses it to pass to side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Belcher not doing much here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Belcher landing shots from mount.
Belcher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belcher looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!#T3#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Belcher with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Belcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belcher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Belcher.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Belcher breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belcher controlling his opponent.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Belcher with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Belcher working Gracie over with strikes here.
Belcher lands a big elbow - Gracie is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gracie is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
After winning the bout, Jake Belcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ISLAND FC 20
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
Belcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Jordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belcher.
Belcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Belcher moves forwards but Jordan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Belcher tries to counter with a takedown but Jordan is quick to defend against it.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Jordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
Jordan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving. #T1#
Belcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan seems keen to control Belcher's posture.
Belcher trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher scoring with some ground and pound.
Belcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher passes Jordan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcher content to control rather than advance.
Jordan 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.
Belcher prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belcher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belcher 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.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Belcher winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jordan is in trouble now - Belcher has advanced to mount!
Belcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jordan is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belcher prevents Jordan from getting the reversal.
Belcher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belcher with a couple of short strikes.
Belcher cracks Jordan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jordan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Jordan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher landing strikes from the mount and Jordan is in trouble!
Belcher looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jordan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
A relieved looking Jake Belcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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