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Event:
DFC 56: Dog Vs Chikatchawan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Pauwels .
Belliveau defending well as Pauwels loads up on a big left hand.
Pauwels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau swinging wildly here.
Pauwels is looking to counter punch.
Pauwels looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Pauwels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pauwels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pauwels throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belliveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pauwels circles away.#TD2#
Belliveau looking to score a takedown here. Pauwels is defending well but Belliveau drives through and ends up in Pauwels 's guard.
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!
Pauwels looking for a sweep. Not yet Pauwels , not yet.
Pauwels wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pauwels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belliveau. #T1#
Pauwels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belliveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pauwels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Belliveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pauwels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauwels tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pauwels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belliveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Pauwels has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Belliveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belliveau wants to free his trapped foot but Pauwels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pauwels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pauwels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Pauwels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belliveau is working away from the top position though.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Belliveau trying to pass the guard but Pauwels defending well.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belliveau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pauwels is trying to get back to full guard.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauwels is looking to control Belliveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pauwels avoid being mounted?
Belliveau working Pauwels over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pauwels wants to improve his position but Belliveau is controlling well.
Belliveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belliveau slips a nice elbow through Pauwels 's hands, connecting with Pauwels 's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belliveau lands a nice short elbow.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belliveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pauwels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pauwels defending well though.
Belliveau is thwarting Pauwels 's attempts to control the position.
Belliveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Belliveau with a poor takedown
and Pauwels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pauwels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pauwels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belliveau somewhat.
Pauwels cracks Belliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pauwels lands with an overhand left.
Belliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Pauwels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauwels throws a series of punches but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Pauwels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.#TD2#
Belliveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pauwels manages to get to full guard.
Belliveau wants to control from the top but Pauwels keeps moving.
Pauwels controls Belliveau momentarily but Belliveau frees himself.
Pauwels seems keen to control Belliveau's posture.
Belliveau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pauwels tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belliveau tries to score with some ground and pound. Pauwels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pauwels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belliveau.
Pauwels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belliveau on the ground.
Pauwels wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Pauwels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belliveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belliveau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pauwels defending against the ground and pound.
Belliveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Belliveau misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here.
Belliveau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Belliveau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pauwels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belliveau throws a strike aimed at the side of Pauwels 's head but Pauwels avoids it well.
Pauwels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pauwels is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Belliveau cracks Pauwels with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Pauwels looks to move to half guard but instead Belliveau has passed into mount! Damn!
Mark Belliveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belliveau avoids the attempt from Pauwels to control.
Pauwels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belliveau tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau scoring with strikes but Pauwels is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belliveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pauwels counters with a one-two to the body.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belliveau looks to clinch
and Belliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau moves to clinch but Pauwels breaks away
enabling Pauwels to counter with a crisp jab.
Belliveau moves to clinch but Pauwels breaks away
and Pauwels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander Pauwels is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
#TD2#
Belliveau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pauwels was covering up waiting for the punch and Belliveau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belliveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belliveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pauwels wants to sweep but no luck.
Pauwels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pauwels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Pauwels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belliveau stays in close to Pauwels 's body and controls the position.
Belliveau postures up in Pauwels 's guard and throws a big left but Pauwels blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Pauwels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belliveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Belliveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Pauwels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Pauwels throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Pauwels .
Pauwels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
Pauwels scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Pauwels lands.#ROC#
Belliveau is rocked!#T3#
Belliveau tries to clinch up
and Pauwels counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Belliveau out cold! What a finish! Pauwels is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Belliveau moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stephens has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Stephens looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Belliveau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belliveau.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Stephens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've been informed that Belliveau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Belliveau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stephens regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belliveau is controlling him.
Belliveau wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Belliveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens wants to stand up but Belliveau is controlling him. #ES#
Stephens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Belliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belliveau walks into a stiff left hand from Stephens.#T1#
Belliveau defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belliveau.
Stephens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.
Belliveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens dips to his left and cracks Belliveau with an uppercut!
Belliveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Stephens lands.
Stephens misses with a hook. Belliveau ducked under it nicely.
Belliveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belliveau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stephens defends it nicely.#CL2#
Belliveau has managed to clinch.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau trying to stall but Stephens improves his position.
Stephens tries to break free but Belliveau pushes him back against the cage.
Stephens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Belliveau is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stephens can't fight it off and eventually Belliveau manages to take the fight to the floor. Stephens looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stephens manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling him.
Belliveau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stephens prevents it.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Belliveau won't allow it.
Stephens wants to break free but Belliveau has control.
#BC#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Stephens.
Belliveau shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stephens misses with an uppercut.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
A head kick from Stephens lands but Belliveau takes it in his stride.
Stephens with a jab.
Belliveau looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
Jab by Stephens.
Belliveau lands a two punch combo.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Belliveau's head and hops out.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau misses with a takedown attempt - Stephens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stephens leaves Belliveau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belliveau looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Good shot there by Stephens.
Belliveau wants to clinch but Stephens slips to the side#KD#
and Stephens counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belliveau! Stephens lets Belliveau back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Belliveau is rocked!#T4#
Belliveau walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Stephens! 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 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
A relieved looking Craig Stephens 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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Event:
DFC 29: Turner Vs Johns
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Belliveau.
Bounty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belliveau looks for a takedown but Bounty sprawls well.
Bounty tries to counter with a clinch but Belliveau shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Belliveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bounty is looking to control Belliveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bounty avoid being mounted?
Bounty keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belliveau thows a huge punch but Bounty dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty has hold of Belliveau's hands but Belliveau slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belliveau throwing shots but Bounty is blocking nicely.
Bounty is looking to control Belliveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bounty avoid being mounted?#T1#
Bounty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belliveau.
Bounty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belliveau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bounty is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bounty is still trying to improve position.
Bounty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belliveau.
Bounty is pulling down on Belliveau's head. It's preventing any offense from Belliveau, at least for the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belliveau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belliveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bounty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belliveau.
Bounty wants to sweep here but Belliveau controlling him for the moment.
Belliveau postures up in Bounty's guard and throws a big left but Bounty blocks it.
Belliveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belliveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belliveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bounty has his hands on Belliveau's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Bounty wants to sweep but no luck.
Belliveau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bounty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
Belliveau fails to land the takedown.
Belliveau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belliveau with a poor takedown
and Bounty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Belliveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bounty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belliveau dives in and grabs Bounty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bounty pushes down on Belliveau's head and hops out.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.#TD#
Belliveau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belliveau wants to control for a moment but Bounty uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bounty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belliveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belliveau's back!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Bounty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bounty is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Bounty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Belliveau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bounty circles away quickly and effectively.
Bounty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belliveau's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Belliveau has been cut.
Belliveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bounty counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Bounty lands a big uppercut and Belliveau crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belliveau looks OK. Bounty waves Belliveau back to his feet!#ROC2#
Belliveau is rocked!#CL2#
Bounty instigates a clinch.
Oh Belliveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Good body shot from Bounty.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Belliveau pressed against the cage. Bounty frees himself up and cracks Belliveau with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Belliveau crumples to the floor, out cold! Bounty jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!
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Event:
DFC 21: Belliveau Vs Stephens
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stephens has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stephens throws out the jab.
Belliveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stephens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belliveau scrambles back to his feet.
Belliveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stephens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Stephens.
#TD#
Belliveau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belliveau showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Stephens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Belliveau keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens 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.
#T1#
Good work by Belliveau as he checks the leg kick.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stephens but Stephens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Belliveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belliveau checks a leg kick.
Belliveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Belliveau blocks a leg kick.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau closes the distance and clinches up with Stephens, looking for a takedown. Belliveau pushes Stephens against the cage but Stephens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belliveau fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Belliveau walks into a left hand.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephens! But no joy.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Belliveau avoids nicely.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Belliveau moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stephens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belliveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belliveau somewhat.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Belliveau moves out of range.
Stephens jabs at Belliveau's body.
Belliveau shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.
Stephens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Belliveau. Belliveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stephens as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Stephens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stephens scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Belliveau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards Belliveau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens tried to score with a low kick but Belliveau checks it.
Stephens cracks Belliveau with a good jab.
Belliveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stephens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belliveau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.
Stephens dips to his left and cracks Belliveau with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Belliveau is rocked!
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belliveau's sensitive parts.
Oh Belliveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belliveau under the eye.
Belliveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stephens counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Craig Stephens 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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Event:
DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dog gets caught flat footed, as Belliveau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belliveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belliveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belliveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belliveau stops Dog from standing up.
Dog keeping full guard, as Belliveau tries to pass.
Belliveau won't allow Dog to get back to his feet.
Dog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dog tries to get out of the position.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Belliveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Belliveau distracts Dog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Dog wants to stand but Belliveau is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belliveau working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Belliveau trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belliveau is controlling him.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belliveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belliveau works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
Belliveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog wants to stand and escape but Belliveau is having none of it.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Belliveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Belliveau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau passes into half guard.
Belliveau is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dog!
Dog is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dog is bucking up trying to escape but Belliveau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Dog is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Belliveau punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dog is trying to stand up.
Belliveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belliveau scoring with strikes but Dog is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dog really wants to buck Belliveau off and get back to his feet.
Belliveau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belliveau is landing with some decent strikes but Dog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dog tries to buck Belliveau off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Belliveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dog is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Belliveau lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dog wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belliveau postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Belliveau.
Dog is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dog taking shots to the head.
Dog squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belliveau lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Dog is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog tries to buck Belliveau off but he can't manage it.
Belliveau loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dog scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Belliveau land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Belliveau stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
Mark Belliveau is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Belliveau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Erokhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belliveau.
Erokhin scores with a decent looking hook.
Belliveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erokhin tries to avoid it but Belliveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erokhin to the ground. Erokhin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Erokhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Belliveau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erokhin's half guard.
Erokhin tries to kick Belliveau off but Belliveau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erokhin defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belliveau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belliveau misses with a head shot. Erokhin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Erokhin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau throwing strikes but missing.
Belliveau tries to free his leg and advance position but Erokhin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Erokhin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erokhin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belliveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belliveau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belliveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belliveau postures up and lands a big shot to Erokhin's brow.
Belliveau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belliveau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erokhin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belliveau is controlling him.
Belliveau stopping the sweep attempt from Erokhin.#T2#
Belliveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erokhin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belliveau.
Belliveau is working Erokhin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belliveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belliveau throws a big elbow that misses.
Belliveau prevents Erokhin from getting back to his feet.
Belliveau tries to free his leg and advance position but Erokhin is retaining full guard.
Erokhin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belliveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Belliveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belliveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Erokhin has wrist control.
Belliveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Belliveau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belliveau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belliveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Erokhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Erokhin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erokhin is pushing Belliveau's head away, looking to escape. Belliveau manages to hold on to the position though.
Erokhin is looking to reverse the position.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Erokhin is trying to control Belliveau's posture but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau working the ground and pound.#T4#
Belliveau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Belliveau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belliveau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belliveau working the ground and pound but Erokhin is defending the strikes.
Belliveau trying to control the action but Erokhin is working from the bottom.
Erokhin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belliveau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Belliveau is putting a hurting on Erokhin here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Belliveau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erokhin's guard.
Belliveau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erokhin's head.
Erokhin is trying to keep Belliveau in close.
Belliveau is working Erokhin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belliveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erokhin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belliveau manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Belliveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Belliveau, not yet.
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 Belliveau is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Belliveau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Belliveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belliveau 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.
Erokhin controls Belliveau momentarily but Belliveau frees himself.
Belliveau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Erokhin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Erokhin taking a bit of punishment here - Belliveau scoring with strikes.
Erokhin wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Erokhin defending against the ground and pound.
Erokhin is looking to regain half guard here but Belliveau keeps moving and retains side control.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Erokhin struggling a bit here.
Mark Belliveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belliveau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Erokhin defending against the ground and pound.
Erokhin wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Erokhin defending against the ground and pound.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Erokhin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Erokhin parries the strikes from Belliveau easily there. Belliveau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Erokhin to escape.
Erokhin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belliveau connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Belliveau cracks Erokhin with a big elbow.
Belliveau sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Erokhin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Erokhin dodges the ground and pound from Belliveau.
Belliveau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Erokhin some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Erokhin is rocked!
Belliveau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Erokhin some visible discomfort.
Erokhin is still in real trouble! Can Belliveau finish him?
Belliveau lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belliveau scoring with punches and elbows.
Erokhin is not content to let Belliveau control the position.
Erokhin wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
A big shot lands for Belliveau! That's hurt Erokhin! Will he recover? Belliveau fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
A pretty intense looking Mark Belliveau took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DFC 6: Havoc
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belliveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Solan down.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Solan down.
Belliveau cracks Solan with a big right hand but Solan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belliveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belliveau is working Solan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Belliveau working the body and head with strikes.
Belliveau scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belliveau grinds an elbow into Solan's temple.
Belliveau cracks Solan with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#
It looks like Brain Solan has been cut.
Belliveau lands an elbow. #ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Belliveau cracks Solan with a big right hand but Solan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solan is still in real trouble! Can Belliveau finish him?
Belliveau lands a huge shot from side control! Solan is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
Mark Belliveau opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
BKF-ICON Takeoff
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Belliveau.
A slow jab from Belliveau misses its intended target.
Belliveau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Drake Foryeski has been cut.
Belliveau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foryeski loses concentration momentarily and Belliveau pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Foryeski crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Belliveau finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Belliveau!
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Event:
BKF THE UPRISING
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freak, as that shot connected.
Belliveau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freak works Belliveau's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Belliveau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Belliveau is thwarting Freak's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freak defending well though.
Freak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belliveau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belliveau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belliveau is nestled in close to Freak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belliveau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belliveau 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.
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!
Belliveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belliveau scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Freak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Freak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freak's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belliveau lands strikes from half guard.
Belliveau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belliveau with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Freak is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bronco Freak has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Belliveau! Freak is hurt baaadly! Belliveau is firing away with more strikes - Freak is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
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