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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hinton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belfort's guard.
Hinton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belfort punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hinton in particular looking to stall.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belfort looking for subs from the bottom but Hinton mounts him!#SUB2#
Hinton is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hinton extends the arm and Belfort is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marvin Hinton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Thai shoots in.
Belfort half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Belfort gets the takedown into side control.
Thai wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Thai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belfort connects with a decent elbow.
Thai is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Belfort has hold of Thai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thai seems comfortable defending it but Belfort has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Belfort couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Belfort!
In defeat, Maui Thai stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Jesus for this loss...
Its the last time I use a landscaper for a training partner!'.
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Event:
DFC 54: Warpath
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Canoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canoe lands a jab to the nose.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belfort's head.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Belfort is rocked!
Canoe lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Belfort head around and knocks him out cold! Canoe hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douche Canoe!
A less than humble Douche Canoe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DFC 48: Rampage
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jay Ray clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Jay Ray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jay Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
Jay Ray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belfort wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Jay Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Belfort.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jay Ray.
Belfort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belfort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jay Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Belfort has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jay Ray after a bit of a struggle.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Jay Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Belfort gets control of Jay Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belfort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Belfort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Jay Ray from controlling successfully.
Jay Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belfort on the ground.#SUB2#
Belfort is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jay Ray has his hands clasped together but Belfort extends and breaks Jay Ray's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Belfort.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Belfort!
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Event:
DFC 40: Milanesi v Slaughter 2
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Infamous drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belfort looking for a sweep. Not yet Belfort, not yet. #SUB2#
Belfort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Infamous defends it easily.#SUB2#
Infamous avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Infamous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Infamous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Infamous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Infamous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Infamous scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Belfort is rocked!
Infamous loads up on a big left hand. Belfort felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Infamous looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Belfort can't hide his disappointment, as Infamous celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Infamous!
In his post fight interview, Matt Infamous started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Drakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Belfort throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drakov was covering up waiting for the punch and Belfort finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Belfort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drakov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belfort has Drakov in his guard.#REVB#
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Drakov is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Drakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Belfort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Drakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort is striking but Drakov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Belfort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort looking to control.
Drakov trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Drakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Drakov is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Drakov advances position into side control!
Drakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Belfort to see if he's OK.#T2#
Belfort manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belfort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drakov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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#
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Belfort throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Drakov's legs - danger averted.
Belfort cracks Drakov with a solid left hand.#T3#
Belfort passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belfort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belfort's back!
Belfort rolls, trying to escape but Drakov keeps control of the position.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Drakov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drakov landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Drakov looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Belfort right now.
#SUB2#
Drakov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Belfort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belfort just trying to survive but Drakov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Belfort tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort regains half guard.#SUB#
Belfort actively working from the bottom here.
Belfort is staying active underneath Drakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belfort tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
Drakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drakov unloading with bombs!
Drakov unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilli Drakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Drakov shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drakov pinned against the cage. Drakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Drakov is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Belfort is in big trouble! Drakov is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Belfort. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Vasilli Drakov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasilli Drakov waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Belfort dives in and grabs Infamous's left leg, looking for a takedown. Infamous pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.#TD2#
Infamous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Infamous pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Infamous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belfort with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Infamous winds up and cracks Belfort with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!
Belfort is looking for a sweep. Infamous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Infamous creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Belfort is out cold and this one is all over! Infamous climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Infamous!
After the fight, Matt Infamous was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Pounder throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Pounder throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pounder's guard.#SUB#
Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belfort can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounder is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Belfort stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pounder throws up his legs and catches Belfort in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Belfort tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pounder! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gerry Pounder!
Gerry Pounder is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Gerry Pounder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Belfort feints and as Durgin raises his hands in defense, Belfort changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durgin looking to control.
Belfort scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Durgin is keeping the position.
Durgin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Durgin wants to sweep but no luck.
Durgin has momentary wrist control but Belfort slips an elbow through the middle.
Belfort is in close to Durgin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Durgin keeps moving.
Belfort scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durgin is keeping the position for now.
Belfort stands and throws Durgin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Belfort goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Durgin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belfort's guard! Nice work there by Durgin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Belfort has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Durgin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Belfort.#T1#
An elbow from Durgin crashes against the mat.
Belfort is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Belfort is looking to regain half guard here but Durgin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Durgin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belfort knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durgin is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durgin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Belfort is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Durgin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belfort prevents Durgin from moving into mount.
Durgin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Belfort.
Belfort on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durgin wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Durgin is trying to work for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Belfort moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durgin defends well.
Durgin preventing the sweep.
Durgin trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Durgin pushing down on Belfort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Belfort actively working from the bottom here.
Belfort regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durgin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durgin defends well.
Durgin advances position into side control!
Belfort is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Durgin off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Belfort has managed to slip his arm under Durgin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Durgin is tapping out! Submission win for Belfort.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Belfort!
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Event:
Friday Night Fight 2
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Belfort scores with a takedown into Mann's guard.#SUB#
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann can't keep his opponent in guard - Belfort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Mann tries to kick Belfort off but Belfort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Belfort is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mann sees it coming and defends easily.
Belfort works his way into side control.
Belfort grinds an elbow into Mann's temple.
Belfort is working Mann over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Belfort has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Belfort working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2##SUB#
Belfort jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mann and Belfort has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belfort has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belfort has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Belfort has isolated one of Mann's arms. Mann looking to fight him off but Belfort twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Belfort!
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Event:
LKO16 RollingStone
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanders wants to clinch but Belfort slips to the side#TD#
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Belfort is working for a submission of some sort.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders 's head. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Belfort seems to be working for a kimura but Sanders defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belfort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders 's head.
Belfort is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belfort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Belfort is working for a kimura but Sanders is defending it quite comfortably.
Belfort 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. #T2#
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders 's head.
Belfort sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanders defending well though.
Belfort throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Sanders is trying to stand back up but Belfort is controlling him
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
Belfort is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Belfort working for a guillotine from mount but Sanders is in no mood to give up.
Belfort with the ground and pound from mount. #T3##SUB#
Belfort wants to finish this one by submission but Sanders is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belfort.
Belfort can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanders is looking to escape.
Belfort definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belfort wants to take Sanders 's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Belfort has control of Sanders 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanders regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belfort tries to control but Sanders wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Belfort working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Sanders slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Belfort is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belfort. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Sanders has one foot on Belfort's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Sanders .
Belfort has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belfort there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belfort or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanders , which made it look bad.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Sanders has managed to clinch.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling him.#TD#
Belfort pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB#
Belfort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mike Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders wants to stand but Belfort is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Belfort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanders wants to stand but Belfort has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort wants to hit a switch here but Sanders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belfort there!
Belfort wants to control but Sanders is having none of it.
Belfort sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belfort wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Sanders wants to stand up but Belfort has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
Belfort tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.#SU2#
Sanders stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Good exchange - Sanders coming out on top.
Belfort fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sanders moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belfort is looking to take this one to the mat.
Belfort tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Belfort controls the action.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Sanders manages to get underhooks.
Sanders lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Belfort wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Belfort's ribcage. Belfort 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.
Remington Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Belfort is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sanders lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Belfort head around and knocks him out cold! Sanders hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remington Sanders !
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Event:
LKO International FN1
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Belfort working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belfort landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belfort tries for a kimura but Spikes is defending well.
Spikes 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.#SUB#
Belfort thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belfort misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spikes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spikes prevents Belfort from moving into mount. #SUB#
Belfort tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Belfort goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spikes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belfort's guard! Nice work there by Spikes!
Spikes wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort controls Spikes momentarily but Spikes frees himself. #SUB#
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Spikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spikes wants to get up but he can't break Belfort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Belfort controlling the position.#SUB#
Spikes is sitting in close to Belfort's body. Belfort has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spikes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spikes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belfort.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Belfort!
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Event:
LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Belfort darts in looking for a takedown but Dhillon gets double underhooks and turns Belfort into the cage.
Dhillon misses with a two punch combination.
Dhillon takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Belfort half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belfort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dhillon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belfort somewhat.
Dhillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belfort at a distance.
Belfort closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dhillon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Belfort falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dhillon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nidhish Dhillon!
Nidhish Dhillon gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Belfort and Lyon Okiro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Belfort! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Belfort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belfort closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belfort (2) vs (0) Okiro
Belfort stands and throws Okiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (5) vs (0) Okiro
Belfort tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belfort tries to move to full mount but Okiro actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro manages to get to full guard.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Okiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (5) vs (2) Okiro
Belfort wants to hit a switch here but Okiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belfort there! Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (5) vs (5) Okiro
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort tries to lock up and control but Okiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (5) vs (8) Okiro
Belfort tries to roll but Okiro sticks to his back.
Okiro working for the choke.
Okiro is trying to stick to Belfort's back but Belfort is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belfort. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (7) vs (8) Okiro
Belfort is looking to advance position but Okiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belfort (7) vs (12) Okiro
Belfort is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Okiro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (7) vs (15) Okiro
Okiro controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Okiro avoiding Belfort 's attempts to control his hands.
Belfort is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okiro.
Belfort trying to control the position but Okiro manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to escape the position.
Belfort is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Belfort is in bad spot here.
Okiro controlling the position well here. Belfort rolled but Okiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Belfort tries to break free.
Belfort manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okiro's guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (9) vs (15) Okiro
Belfort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (9) vs (17) Okiro
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belfort working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okiro has passed into half guard!
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okiro pulls his head out easily.
Okiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Belfort. Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (9) vs (20) Okiro
A lull in the action here.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Belfort but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belfort (9) vs (22) Okiro
Okiro controlling the pace for now.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belfort tries to improve his position but instead Okiro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (9) vs (25) Okiro
Belfort tries to roll but Okiro sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Okiro controlling the positon.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Okiro controls the action.
Belfort tries to escape but Okiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okiro keeps control of the position easily here as Belfort tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Okiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Okiro controls the action.
Belfort trying to control but not successfully.
Belfort tries to break free.
Well, with Okiro on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Belfort is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Belfort trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to break free.
Okiro biding his time, controlling Belfort.
Belfort is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Belfort is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Okiro.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Belfort is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Okiro controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
Okiro avoiding Belfort 's attempts to control his hands.
Okiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't escape the position.
Okiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Okiro gets his hands free as Belfort looks to control.
Belfort has hold of Okiro's leg, trying to break free but it's let Okiro lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Belfort is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Okiro throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyon Okiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Dundee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dundee wants it to stay on the feet.
Dundee scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from Dundee. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Belfort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Dundee.
Belfort needs to keep his hands up - Dundee had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dundee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Belfort with a poor takedown
and Dundee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dundee's waist but Dundee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belfort off to one side.
Dundee lands a slapping body shot.
Mister Dundee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Dundee.
Dundee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up with Dundee, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes Dundee against the cage but Dundee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dundee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belfort at a distance.
Belfort drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Dundee.
Dundee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belfort under the eye.
Belfort with a poor takedown
and Dundee counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee works Belfort's body with a nice hook.
Dundee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belfort had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belfort misses with a takedown
and Dundee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dundee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dundee connects with a single shot there.
Dundee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belforts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dundee digs a good body shot into Belfort's ribs.
Dundee throws a good cross that connects.
Dundee lands a glancing blow to the side of Belfort's head.
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Dundee does it's job there.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Dundee counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dundee enables Belfort to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dundee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dundee is keeping the position for now.
Belfort is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Belfort thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dundee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belfort won't allow Dundee to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort works over Dundee with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dundee is trying to keep Belfort in close.
Dundee is looking to stand up but Belfort isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dundee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Belfort postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dundee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Belfort with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Belfort drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Belfort as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dundee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Belfort! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Belfort!
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