Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#139 Skrumbo vs Eirikson
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Hari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belcher looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Hari pulls guard effortlessly.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hari is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Belcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hari trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Belcher told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Hari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari is looking to sweep but instead, Belcher has passed into half guard.
Hari punching from the bottom.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Belcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hari misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Hari misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hari prevents Belcher from improving his position.
Hari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hari throws a strike but Belcher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Belcher seems keen to control Hari's posture.
Hari throws a big right hand that misses.
Hari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Hari's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hari with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hari throws a big right hand that misses.
Hari throws a strike but Belcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Belcher throwing strikes but missing.
Hari looking for a sweep. Not yet Hari, not yet.
Hari keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Hari thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom.
Belcher passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hari.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Hari.
Hari thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hari throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Belcher slips nicely into half guard.
Hari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hari missing with punches from the bottom.
Hari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hari is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hari is just riding it out for now. Belcher eventually gives up the hold.
Hari missing with punches from the bottom.
Belcher blocks the strikes from Hari.
Belcher blocks the strikes from Hari.
Belcher prevents Hari from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belcher blocks the strikes from Hari.
Hari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hari is looking to improve his position.
Hari is pressing down on Belcher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Hari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belcher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hari postures up.
Belcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher looking to control.
Hari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hari lying in Belcher's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Belcher decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hari taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#131 Skrumbo vs Feltre
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch there but Belcher circles away.
Belcher looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Belcher looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belcher blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Belcher is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Belcher gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Belcher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Johnson. #CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Belcher has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belcher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Belcher's ribcage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Belcher has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Belcher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Belcher dives into Johnson's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belcher goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belcher's elbow.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Belcher avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Belcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belcher avoids it.#KD2#
Johnson connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Belcher goes down! Johnson jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC2#
Belcher is rocked!#T3#
Johnson loads up with a big shot that hurts Belcher! He's pulled Johnson in close but Johnson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Belcher survive? More strikes from Johnson and Belcher is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Johnson!
A relieved looking Paul Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gregory Belcher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Behaaaave'.

Event: DUEL#126 Vee vs Proctor
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Kahn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kahn.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Belcher has been cut.
Belcher looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Belcher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kahn.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Kahn lands a left and a right that send Belcher crashing to the mat, dazed. Kahn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Belcher covering up! Kahn comes in with a big uppercut and Belcher goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Modeous Kahn!
Modeous Kahn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Gregory Belcher spoke after the fight, saying 'Behaaaave'.

Event: DUEL#120 Feltre vs Falcao
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Johnson rushes Belcher and presses him up against the cage.
Belcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Belcher has been cut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belcher is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Belcher prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Belcher controls the action.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Belcher's ribcage.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belcher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Johnson cracks Belcher with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Belcher.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson works on Belcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belcher avoids it.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belcher avoids it.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson is leaning against Belcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
A short left from Johnson. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Belcher takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belcher's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belcher's brow.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belcher avoids it.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belcher's elbow.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belcher avoids it.
Johnson tries to work over Belcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson is leaning against Belcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson working Belcher over with knees to the body.
Belcher takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Belcher with a big uppercut! Belcher tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Belcher to the mat! Belcher covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Johnson!
After winning the bout, Paul Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gregory Belcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Behaaaave'.

Event: DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1##TD#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position.
Ronaldo pulls Belcher in close to prevent any damage.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Belcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronaldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully. #T3#
Belcher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Ronaldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronaldo manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Ronaldo's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ronaldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Ronaldo stands up and beckons Belcher to his feet.
Ronaldo's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ronaldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Belcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ronaldo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo pushing down on Belcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ronaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Belcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ronaldo is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Belcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Ronaldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Belcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ronaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pele Ronaldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronaldo tries to improve position but can't.
Ronaldo is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Ronaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Ronaldo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Belcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo is trying to stand up here but Belcher is controlling him well.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcher looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belcher passes into half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Ronaldo gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Belcher 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. #T4##SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher forces his way into half guard.
Belcher prevents Ronaldo from improving his position.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Belcher has control of Ronaldo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ronaldo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belcher trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Belcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Belcher drives through with a takedown into Ronaldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Ronaldo.#SUB2#
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ronaldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belcher's guard. #REVB#
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.#T1#
Belcher pulls Ronaldo in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronaldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belcher's guard.
Ronaldo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronaldo is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Ronaldo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ronaldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Belcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronaldo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Belcher trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pele Ronaldo.
Well Ronaldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gregory Belcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Behaaaave'.

Event: DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Belcher shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Belcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Gregory Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Belcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belcher showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Belcher is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Belcher is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belcher wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE SYDNEY
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Sveinsson misses. #TD2#
Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sveinsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Sveinsson's guard.
Belcher passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sveinsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sveinsson keeps working.
Well, if Belcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a kimura but Sveinsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belcher to get the leverage. #T1#
Belcher is thwarting Sveinsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Belcher wants to work for an arm triangle but Sveinsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Belcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belcher wants to control but Sveinsson is keeping him busy.
Belcher controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sveinsson is just riding it out for now. Belcher eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Belcher in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sveinsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
A victorious Gregory Belcher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE HOLLYWOOD
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belcher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meechum tries to escape but Belcher is in control. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belcher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belcher prevents Meechum from escaping the position.
Belcher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Meechum tries to escape but Belcher is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meechum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Meechum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belcher is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Meechum tries to escape but Belcher is in control.
Belcher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Belcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Meechum is defending well.
Meechum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belcher on the ground.
Belcher is staying tight to Meechum's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meechum wants to get back to his feet but Belcher drags him back down.#T3##SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meechum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum is pushing Belcher's head away, looking to escape. Belcher manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Belcher tries for a kimura but Meechum is defending well. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Meechum is defending well. #SUB2#
Belcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Meechum pushes Belcher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Belcher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Belcher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meechum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belcher has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Belcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meechum, who protects the arm well.
Meechum being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Belcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Belcher tries for a takedown but Meechum circles away easily
and Meechum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meechum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meechum scores with a hook.
Belcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meechum counters with a three punch combo that has Belcher backing up. Belcher nods at Meechum to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Belcher gets a double leg takedown into Meechum's guard.
We've been informed that Belcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belcher won't allow Meechum to get back to his feet.
Belcher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Belcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Meechum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Belcher wants to control but Meechum is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meechum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meechum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Belcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meechum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belcher's guard! Nice work there by Meechum!
Belcher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meechum defends well.
Belcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Belcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Belcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Belcher throws his legs up looking for a submission but Meechum uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Meechum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Belcher to his feet.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Meechum sprawls well.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Belcher.#T4#
Meechum connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Belcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meechum is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belcher asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Belcher trying to control the action but Meechum is working from the bottom.
Meechum wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Meechum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Meechum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Meechum shows good takedown defense.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.
Meechum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Meechum does no damage.
Good shot there by Meechum.
Meechum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meechum's waist but Meechum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side.
Harold Meechum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Belcher.
Meechum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meechum lands a nice hook to Belcher's body. Belcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meechum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belcher eats them both and turns towards Meechum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belcher dodges the punch combination from Meechum.
Meechum throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Belcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meechum scores with a body shot. #T1#
Meechum 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.
Meechum lands a nice hook to Belcher's body. Belcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meechum lands a slapping body shot.
Meechum lands a jab-cross combination.
Meechum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belcher. Belcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gregory Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Meechum, which made it look bad.
Meechum connects with a crisp jab.
Meechum throws a right hand that Belcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Belcher also avoids with ease.
Meechum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meechum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meechum stuffs the takedown attempt from Belcher. Belcher gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
No joy there for Meechum, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Belcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meechum defending against the ground and pound.
Meechum is trying to get back to his feet.
Meechum trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Belcher advances nicely into full mount.
Belcher won't let Meechum get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Belcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meechum wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Belcher moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Belcher is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Meechum defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Belcher has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Meechum is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Belcher has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Meechum has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Meechum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Meechum is trying to get back to his feet but Belcher has full control of the position and if anything, Meechum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Belcher is riding his opponent, not letting Meechum buck him off.
Meechum trying to get back to his feet but Belcher is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a choke. Meechum gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Meechum manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belcher has his hands on Meechum's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Meechum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meechum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Meechum!
Gregory Belcher spoke after the fight, saying 'Behaaaave'.

Event: DARE WARLORDS
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Belcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Baumann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baumann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belcher. Belcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Baumann gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam Baumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Belcher.
Baumann cracks Belcher with an open hand slap.
Baumann lands a nice shot to the body.
Baumann scores with a nice right hand.
Belcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baumann circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Baumann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baumann.
Belcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Baumann's head coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Baumann.
Belcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Baumann counters with a straight right hand.
Baumann catches Belcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baumann lands a slapping body shot.
Belcher looks winded!
Belcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belcher takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Baumann moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Belcher goes down! Can Baumann finish him!?#ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Baumann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belcher is still in real trouble! Can Baumann finish him?#SUB#
Baumann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baumann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belcher can't keep his opponent in guard - Baumann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Baumann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Baumann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belcher defends it well. #SUB#
Baumann is working for a kimura but Belcher is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Baumann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baumann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belcher sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Baumann seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Baumann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belcher defends it well.
Belcher wants to improve his position but Baumann is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belcher is looking to control Baumann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belcher avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Baumann is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Belcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Baumann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Belcher has his hands clasped together around Baumann's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Baumann is looking for a kimura but Belcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baumann to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Belcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belcher wants to control but Baumann is keeping busy.
Belcher wants to improve his position but Baumann is controlling well. #SUB#
Baumann seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baumann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Baumann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Baumann is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Baumann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belcher sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Baumann dominated that round.
That's time! Baumann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Belcher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baumann did well to prevent Belcher getting side control.
Baumann trying to hold on to Belcher's head to control him but Belcher postures up. #SUB2#
Belcher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Baumann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumann wants to improve his position but Belcher is controlling well. #T1#
Baumann is concentrating on defense, preventing Belcher from advancing position. #SUB#
Baumann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Baumann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Baumann is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher wants to control but Baumann is keeping him busy.
Baumann is looking to improve his position.
Adam Baumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baumann wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baumann trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belcher manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Baumann defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belcher. #T2#
Baumann tries to lock up and control but Belcher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belcher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Baumann really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Belcher has hold of Baumann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baumann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baumann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Baumann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baumann wants to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.#SUB2#
Belcher goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Baumann is on top in guard. #T3#
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Baumann from controlling successfully.
Belcher working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Baumann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belcher keeping full guard, as Baumann tries to pass.
Baumann forces his way into half guard.
Belcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baumann is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Baumann seems to be looking for submissions.
Belcher works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Baumann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belcher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belcher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belcher! #REVB#
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Baumann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baumann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belcher working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Belcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baumann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belcher shoots and misses
and Baumann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baumann lands with a good body shot.
Baumann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baumann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belcher eats them both and turns towards Baumann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Baumann tries to sprawl but Belcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baumann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baumann.#SUB#
Baumann is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baumann keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Baumann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Baumann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belcher trying to control but Baumann is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Baumann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belcher passes Baumann's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Baumann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Baumann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Belcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baumann is just riding it out for now. Belcher eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Baumann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Baumann trying to control from the bottom.
Baumann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baumann works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Baumann is looking to cinch up a triangle. Belcher throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Baumann's body to avoid the submission. Baumann has instead reached around Belcher's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Baumann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Baumann!
In defeat, Gregory Belcher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Behaaaave'.

Event: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klokov avoids it really well and circles away.
Klokov misses with a looping left.
Klokov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Klokov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Klokov misses the shot to the body.
Klokov cracks a nice hook into Belcher's ribs.
Klokov catches Belcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gregory Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Belcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klokov's guard.
Klokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belcher advances position into side control!#SUB#
Belcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klokov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Belcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Klokov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klokov, who protects the arm well.
Belcher trying to control the position but Klokov is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Belcher tries for a kimura but Klokov is defending well.
Klokov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Belcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klokov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belcher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Klokov is trying to work for a sweep but Belcher has mounted him!#T3#
Belcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Klokov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Belcher goes for an armbar but Klokov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klokov. #SUB#
Belcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klokov wanted to stand there but Belcher had control of the position. #SUB#
Belcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klokov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Belcher is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Klokov rolls with it to try and escape but Belcher cranks on the arm and Klokov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 39
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faup tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Faup's guard.
Belcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faup looking to control. #SUB2#
Faup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belcher defends well.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.
Belcher advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back!
Belcher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Faup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belcher is looking to escape. #T1#
Belcher tries to hold on but Faup postures up.
Belcher is working to get back to half guard.
Faup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belcher tries to hold on but Faup postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belcher holds on for dear life, controlling Faup's posture momentarily.
Belcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faup wants to control the pace but Belcher is squirming around nicely.
Belcher regains half guard.
Faup trying to mount his opponent but Belcher defends it.
Belcher gets back to full guard. #T3#
Belcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faup controlling from the top position.
Belcher is controlling Faup's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belcher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faup drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belcher defends it well.
Faup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faup.
Faup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
Belcher avoids the head kick by Faup.
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Belcher tries to keep at a distance but Faup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Faup dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Belcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faup was covering up waiting for the punch and Belcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belcher trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom.
Faup wants to stand up but Belcher is controlling him.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
Belcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
Faup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peter Faup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faup lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faup misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Faup. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Faup. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Faup tries to sprawl out of it but Belcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher moves out of range of the body kick from Faup.
Faup tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Belcher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Belcher is working for a kimura but Faup is defending it quite comfortably.
Faup is looking to escape.
Gregory Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Belcher maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faup could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Belcher has cracked it and Faup is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Belcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Belcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vovchanchyn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belcher's head.#TD2#
Belcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher won't allow Vovchanchyn to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher works over Vovchanchyn with some ground and pound from guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Vovchanchyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovchanchyn manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking to stand up but Belcher isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Belcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Vovchanchyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belcher on the ground.
Belcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belcher advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Belcher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vovchanchyn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Belcher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vovchanchyn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Belcher lets go of the hold and Vovchanchyn can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1##TD#
Belcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maroney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
Maroney tries to kick Belcher off but Belcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Belcher seems to be working for a kimura but Maroney defends the submission attempt.
Maroney wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has passed into side control.
Maroney tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Belcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Belcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Maroney is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Maroney's face as Belcher controls the position. #T1#
Maroney is trying to control Belcher's posture but Belcher avoids it.
Belcher working the ground and pound but Maroney is defending the strikes.
Belcher trying to control the position but Maroney is working away.
Maroney tries to improve position but can't.
Maroney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belcher. #SUB#
Belcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belcher staying calm.
Belcher wants to control but Maroney is keeping him busy. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Maroney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belcher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maroney tries to buck Belcher off but Belcher is having none of it.#SUB#
Belcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maroney, who protects the arm well.
Belcher happy to just control the position for now.
Maroney is trying to control Belcher's posture but Belcher avoids it. #SUB#
Belcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Maroney tries to buck Belcher off but Belcher is having none of it.
Maroney struggling a bit here.
Maroney prevents Belcher from improving position. #SUB#
Belcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maroney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maroney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maroney tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Belcher presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4##SUB#
Belcher wants to finish this one by submission but Maroney is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belcher. #SUB#
Belcher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maroney manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Belcher tries for a kimura but Maroney is defending well.
Maroney is holding Belcher down, trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maroney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Belcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maroney has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Belcher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Belcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maroney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Maroney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maroney is keeping the position for now.
Belcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroney trying to control the position.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
It looks like Boney Maroney has been cut.#T1#
Belcher trying to control but Maroney is working from the bottom.
Belcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Maroney keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Belcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Maroney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maroney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maroney wants to sweep here but Belcher controlling him for the moment.
Maroney keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Belcher drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Belcher seems to have locked his on tight now - Maroney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Belcher, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gregory Belcher!
After winning the bout, Gregory Belcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1##TD#
Maldini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belcher's guard.#SUB2#
Belcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belcher is tightening it up a little... Maldini has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maldini reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maldini taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gregory Belcher!
A relieved looking Gregory Belcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Killa tries to sprawl but Belcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Killa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
Belcher trying to control the action but Killa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belcher is working for a kimura but Killa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Belcher is looking for a kimura but Killa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belcher to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Belcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Belcher is trying for a kimura here. Killa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belcher wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
Our winner, Gregory Belcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016

#R1#
Belcher throws a lazy right hand but Barton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barton wants to clinch.#TD2#
Belcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher trying to control but Barton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Barton.
Belcher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barton wants to stand but Belcher is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Barton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Barton scores with a takedown into Belcher's guard.
Belcher pulls Barton in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Belcher has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Belcher keeping full guard, as Barton tries to pass.
Belcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Belcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Barton is retaining full guard.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Barton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barton manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Barton's guard.
Barton is trying to keep Belcher in close. #T3##SUB2#
Belcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barton controls Belcher momentarily but Belcher frees himself.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barton being controlled here, momentarily.
Barton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barton napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Barton sneaks out the side door and pushes Belcher away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Belcher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barton quickly recovers to half guard.
Barton tries to kick Belcher off in order to stand up. Belcher Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Belcher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belcher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Belcher will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Barton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belcher is holding on to half guard well.
Barton wants to control but Belcher is keeping him busy.
Barton trying to pass the guard but Belcher defending well.
Belcher has his hands clasped together around Barton's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher is staying active underneath Barton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belcher is controlling Barton's trapped leg to prevent Barton from advancing to side control.#T1#
Belcher trying to control but Barton postures up.
Belcher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belcher is pulling down on Barton's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Belcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Belcher looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily.
Gregory Belcher has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Belcher is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Barton frees his head nicely. Oh but Belcher has switched to an armbar! Barton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gregory Belcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Belcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Mayhem 13 Wright v Crowder
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Belcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gregory Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Belcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Belcher seems content to control.
Belcher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Belcher working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kurtz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Belcher off and cradles Kurtz's limp body as Belcher celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated General Kurtz had this to say: 'The horror, the horror.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 675 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Belcher drives through and clinches with Antonescu against the cage.
Belcher is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Antonescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Antonescu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Belcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonescu up against the cage.
Belcher has Antonescu pushed against the cage.
Belcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Belcher continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Belcher effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gregory Belcher.#CL#
Antonescu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belcher effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Antonescu pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Belcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antonescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belcher controls the pace.
Belcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antonescu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antonescu keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonescu has wrist control.#SUB#
Antonescu looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily. #SUB#
Antonescu working for a triangle but Belcher defends it easily.
Belcher pushes down on Antonescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antonescu trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Belcher is trying to work for a kimura but Antonescu is defending well. #SUB2#
Belcher is working for a kimura but Antonescu is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Antonescu looking for submissions off his back.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antonescu trying to control from the bottom.
Belcher works his way into full mount!
Belcher is looking to stand but Antonescu has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Antonescu working to try and regain half guard.
Antonescu tries to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
Belcher wants to control the pace but Antonescu is squirming around nicely. #SU2#
Belcher is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Belcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Belcher breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Belcher clinches up against the cage.
Belcher trying to control the position but instead, Antonescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belcher into the cage.#T4##TD#
Antonescu pulls Belcher into guard.
Belcher pushes down on Antonescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Antonescu actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antonescu won't allow Belcher to pass to mount.
Belcher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Antonescu wants to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher wants to stand but Antonescu is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Antonescu is looking to improve his position but Belcher isn't that keen on the idea.
Belcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Belcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Antonescu gets a clinch.
Belcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonescu up against the cage.#TD#
Antonescu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antonescu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Belcher has gone for a leg lock! Antonescu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belcher's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Antonescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Antonescu has managed to get both his arms back between Belcher's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Antonescu escapes and throws Belcher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Antonescu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antonescu taking a break here but Belcher is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Belcher is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Antonescu is trying to work for a kimura but Belcher is defending well.
Belcher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Belcher is trying to stand back up but Antonescu is controlling him #SUB#
Antonescu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antonescu is trying to control. Belcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Antonescu stops Belcher from getting back to his feet.
Belcher is looking to control Antonescu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belcher avoid being mounted?
Belcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Belcher wants to get back to his feet.
Belcher is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonescu is thwarting Belcher's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Belcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antonescu pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Belcher is refusing to be controlled, as Antonescu sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher is looking to improve his position.
Belcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antonescu is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Antonescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Belcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Antonescu gets an underhook and turns Belcher into the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antonescu is trying to stall. #TD#
Antonescu successfully pulls guard.
Antonescu is trying to keep Belcher in close. #SUB#
Antonescu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Antonescu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belcher 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 Antonescu.
You can see the frustration on Antonescu's face as Belcher controls the position.
Belcher tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antonescu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Antonescu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Antonescu dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
Belcher clinches. #TD#
Antonescu pulls Belcher into guard. #SUB2#
Belcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Antonescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belcher postures up in Antonescu's guard and throws a big left but Antonescu blocks it.
Antonescu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Antonescu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stefan Antonescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcher is working Antonescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Antonescu has an active guard here but Belcher has managed to pass into half guard.
Antonescu won't allow Belcher to pass to mount.
Belcher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Antonescu is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Antonescu!
Belcher throwing strikes here but Antonescu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Belcher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Antonescu has worked his arm free - good work by Antonescu!
Belcher advances to mount. #T2#
Belcher looking to ground and pound but Antonescu is blocking nicely.
Belcher trying to control but Antonescu is having none of it.
Antonescu is trying desperately to improve position.
Belcher avoids the attempt from Antonescu to control.
Belcher controlling from the full mount.
Belcher is trying to take his opponent's back.
Belcher is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3#
Antonescu is looking to improve his position but Belcher isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Belcher goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Antonescu turns into him and now he's in Belcher's guard.
Antonescu wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Antonescu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Antonescu stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Antonescu wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Antonescu stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.#SUB2#
Belcher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antonescu passes into side control.
Belcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Belcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Antonescu. #SUB#
Antonescu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belcher is just riding it out for now. Antonescu eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory Belcher.
I think Belcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Stefan Antonescu!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Stefan Antonescu!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gregory Belcher!

Stefan Antonescu wins by split decision!
Gregory Belcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Behaaaave'.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program