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Event:
KFC 34: Sideman vs The Reaper
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belovic as he avoids it easily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Belovic sprawls well.
Belovic tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Belovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belovic throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belovic sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Belovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Belovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jackson rushes Belovic and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belovic after a bit of a struggle.
Belovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.#TD2#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Belovic to the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling Belovic's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Belovic from controlling successfully.
Belovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson is pulling down on Belovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Belovic, at least for the moment.
Belovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Belovic throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #ES2#
Jackson has his feet on Belovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belovic defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Belovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Belovic is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Belovic throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Belovic keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Belovic misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Belovic to follow him.
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Belovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Belovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belovic sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Belovic avoids it this time.
Belovic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belovic off to one side.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Belovic sprawls well.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Belovic shoots in.#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Belovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Belovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belovic wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belovic throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avery Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Belovic ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belovic but Belovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belovic is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Belovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belovic stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belovic shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belovic takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Belovic wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #SUB#
Belovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson stops Belovic from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belovic.
Belovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos Belovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Belovic scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Belovic does no damage.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belovic defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Belovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Belovic being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belovic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Belovic trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Belovic lands a couple of elbows.
Belovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Belovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Jackson 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.
Jackson has Belovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belovic wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Belovic defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Belovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Belovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Belovic looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belovic slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Belovic throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belovic's waist but Belovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Belovic shoots in.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but Belovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range as Belovic strikes.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Belovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belovic continues to drive forward.
Belovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belovic. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Belovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belovic's back!
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Jackson.#SUB2#
Belovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson keeps control of the position as Belovic tries to break free.
Belovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belovic avoids the strikes from Jackson.
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Jackson is hanging on to Belovic's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I would not like to be Belovic right now.
Belovic trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Belovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Jackson tightening his grip on Belovic, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avery Jackson!
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Event:
KFC 29: Leary vs Mumba II
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Belovic misses with a body shot.
Belovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belovic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Yoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belovic throws a hook but Yoshi blocks it.
Belovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshi lands with a straight right. Belovic didn't see that one coming.
Yoshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshi jabs Belovic right on the nose. Belovic blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Yoshi pushes Belovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Belovic jumps guard but Yoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belovic backwards.
Yoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshi tries to work over Belovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshi has Belovic pressed against the cage, preventing Belovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Yoshi keeps control of Belovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belovic backwards.
Belovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshi smiles and moves away.
Yoshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshi manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yoshi.#CL#
Yoshi has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshi.
Belovic is trying to force a seperation but Yoshi has the dominant position.
Belovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Belovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tamagoshi Yoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Belovic.
Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belovic takes one to the chin there.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Yoshi.
Yoshi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshi - that will leave a mark!
Belovic misses with a hook
and Yoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshi. That's going to slow Belovic down.
Belovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshi lands the left hand.
Yoshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belovic misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Belovic.
Yoshi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Belovic avoids it.
Yoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshi throws a good cross that connects.
Nice takedown defense from Yoshi. No joy for Belovic on that attempt.
Belovic misses with a double jab.
Belovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belovic is defended easily by Yoshi.
Belovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yoshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshi thuds a left hand into Belovic's body.#CL#
Yoshi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshi.
Yoshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belovic has had enough of the clinch but Yoshi keeps him there for the moment.
Belovic is trying to force a seperation but Yoshi has the dominant position.
Yoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshi.
Yoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belovic tries to pull guard but Yoshi won't allow it.
Belovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshi to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamagoshi Yoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Belovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshi counters with a one-two to the body.
Yoshi cracks the inside of Belovic's front leg.
Yoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belovic can do to turn this around?
Yoshi lands a head shot.
Belovic throws a combination that misses
and Yoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshi lands with an overhand left.
Yoshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshi 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.
Tamagoshi Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Belovic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Belovic misses
and Yoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Belovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshi finish him?#CL#
Yoshi drives through and clinches with Belovic against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshi.
Belovic wants a takedown.
Belovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshi has double underhooks.
Yoshi digs a right hand underneath Belovic's ribcage. Belovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Yoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshi works the jab nicely.
Yoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Yoshi pounces like a tiger and cracks Belovic with a vicious hook! Belovic is down but not out! Yoshi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tamagoshi Yoshi!
Our winner, Tamagoshi Yoshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KFC 21: Steve vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Belovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Belovic.
Belovic leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belovic as he avoids it easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belovic misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Belovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Belovic trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Belovic scores with punches from side control.
Gracie prevents Belovic from improving position.
Gracie is not content to let Belovic control the position.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belovic cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Belovic just content to control the position.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Belovic.
Gracie is trying to control Belovic's posture but Belovic avoids it.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belovic working away.#T3#
Check out the look on Belovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belovic off and has taken his back!
Belovic tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Belovic.
Belovic trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control but Belovic is keeping busy.
Belovic trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #SUB#
Belovic is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Gracie manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Gracie!
A relieved looking Carlos Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Correia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Correia has been cut.
Correia throws a hook but Belovic blocks it.
Belovic misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Belovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Correia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belovic trying to control but Correia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Correia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belovic works over Correia with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Correia looking for a guillotine here but Belovic defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correia wants to sweep here but Belovic controlling him for the moment. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Correia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Correia is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Correia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Correia wants to pass the guard but Belovic is keeping the position.
Belovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Correia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belovic keeping moving, preventing Correia from controlling successfully. #T2#
Correia pushing down on Belovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belovic tries to get to full guard but Correia has control of the leg.
Correia prevents Belovic from standing back up.
Belovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belovic pulls Correia in close to his closed guard and prevents Correia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Correia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belovic is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belovic wants to get back to his feet but Correia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Correia is looking to pass into half guard but Belovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belovic is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Belovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Belovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belovic looking to sit in guard and control but Correia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Correia preventing the sweep.
Correia wants to control from the top but Belovic keeps moving.
Belovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Correia moves into full guard.
Belovic is in close to Correia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belovic preventing the sweep.
Belovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Correia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Correia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belovic defends well.
Belovic connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Correia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belovic is in close to Correia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belovic wants to control from the top but Correia keeps moving. #SUB#
Correia working for a triangle but Belovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santos Belovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Correia'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#
Belovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Belovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Correia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Correia 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#
Belovic trying to control from the bottom.
Correia trying to control the action but Belovic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belovic wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Correia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belovic defends it well.
Belovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Belovic wants to get back to his feet.
Correia trying to mount his opponent but Belovic defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correia wants to take a breather but Belovic is having none of it.
Belovic wants to control but Correia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Correia wants to work for an arm triangle but Belovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Correia prevents Belovic from standing back up.
#SUB#
Correia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belovic defends it well.
Correia trying to mount his opponent but Belovic defends it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Correia is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Belovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Correia is on him like a limpet, forcing Belovic back against the cage.
Correia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Correia manages to pull guard.
Correia 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.#SUB#
Correia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belovic defends it easily.
Belovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belovic stands up over Correia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belovic lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Belovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Correia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belovic stands up over Correia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Correia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Belovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Correia tries to improve position but can't.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Correia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belovic cracks Correia with a big right hand but Correia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Correia is trying to improve his position.
Belovic controlling the position.
Correia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Correia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Correia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belovic working over Correia with some ground and pound. Correia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belovic lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Correia wants to improve his position but Belovic is controlling well.
Belovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Correia taking some punishment here, with Belovic in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Belovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Correia'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Correia is rocked!
Belovic cracks Correia with a left hook right on the temple and Correia goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Belovic lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Correia is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santos Belovic!
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