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Event:
GC 395
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Bellamy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bellamy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bellamy controls the action.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellamy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bellamy.
Bellamy has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Bellamy looking to stall.
Bellamy gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bellamy walks into a left hand. Bellamy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A clash of legs there as Bellamy blocks the low kick.#T1# Bellamy moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away #TD# and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Barnes postures up.
Bellamy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bellamy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bellamy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. Bellamy trying to control the position here. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Barnes staying calm. Bellamy is trying to improve his position. Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bellamy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Barnes cracks Bellamy with a big elbow. Bellamy taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes. Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bellamy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3# Bellamy wants to get back to his feet. Bellamy is trying to improve his position. Barnes trying to control the action but Bellamy is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Bellamy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bellamy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts. Bellamy is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are battling for position here. Bellamy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. Barnes wants to take a breather but Bellamy is having none of it. Bellamy 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. Bellamy wants to get back to his feet. Bellamy is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Nice strikes from Barnes there. Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard. Bellamy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bellamy slips a jab from Barnes. Bellamy fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss! A lazy left from Bellamy finds it's target. Barnes looks to land a combination but Bellamy avoids it well. Bellamy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes. Bellamy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellamy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bellamy tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bellamy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellamy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bellamy tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance. Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Bellamy takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Bellamy walks into a left hand. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Bellamy. Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes misses the jab. Bellamy is looking to score with low kicks. Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bellamy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Bellamy misses. Bellamy tries to clinch up. Michael Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2# Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off. Bellamy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bellamy defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Barnes lands a head shot. Barnes throws a hook but Bellamy blocks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bellamy defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away. Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Bellamy misses. Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Bellamy is quick to defend against it. Bellamy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Bellamy uses good head movement to avoid it. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellamy can do to turn this around? Bellamy lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily. Barnes lands with a cross. #T3# Bellamy connects with a crisp jab. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss! Some wild striking there from Bellamy.
Bellamy moves into range and connects with a jab. Barnes throws a body punch but Bellamy moves out of range. Barnes looks to land a left hand but Bellamy moved out of range nicely. Bellamy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellamy there as he acknowledges the shot. Bellamy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bellamy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnes feinted with a counter takedown. Barnes throws a jab when Bellamy was well out of range.#T4# Bellamy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Barnes. Bellamy ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Barnes dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellamy sprawls and moves away. 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! Nice jab there from Barnes. Sloppy strikes from Bellamy. Those never looked like landing. Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Bellamy avoids it well and moves away. An inside leg kick from Barnes misses. Barnes looks to land a left hand but Bellamy moved out of range nicely. Barnes misses with an uppercut. Bellamy tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it. Bellamy lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes 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# Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bellamy takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Bellamy takes one to the side of the head.
Bellamy closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bellamy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Barnes fails to pull guard.
Barnes is working for takedown but Bellamy is calmly controlling the position for now. Bellamy lands a right hand. Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Bellamy keeps him there for the moment. Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bellamy pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bellamy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bellamy lands with a right to the head. #TD# Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1# Bellamy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position. Bellamy wanted to stand there but Barnes had control of the position. Barnes 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# Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Bellamy defends easily.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bellamy has passed into side control.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB# Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellamy pulls his head out easily. Barnes is trying to get back to full guard. Bellamy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Barnes looking for submissions off his back. Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work. Bellamy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position. Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Bellamy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bellamy has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T3# Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellamy is one step ahead there. Bellamy connects with a couple of short punches. Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bellamy has passed into side control.
Barnes regains half guard. Bellamy is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position. Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Barnes actively working from the bottom here. Barnes is trying to get back to full guard. Gary Bellamy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2# Bellamy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work. Bellamy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Barnes wants to improve his position but Bellamy is controlling well.
Bellamy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gary Bellamy. I think Barnes 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes! During a confident post fight interview, Michael Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 392
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# Tiernan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bellamy counters with a lovely shot to the body. A combination from Bellamy does no damage. Tiernan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bellamy defends it well. Tiernan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiernan circles away quickly and effectively. Bellamy throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease. Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Bellamy rushes Tiernan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Bellamy. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bellamy gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bellamy is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bellamy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Bellamy has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Bellamy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bellamy lands a left hand.
Tiernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellamy avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Bellamy. Tiernan looking for a takedown. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan. Tiernan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bellamy after a bit of a struggle. Tiernan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bellamy after a bit of a struggle. Tiernan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bellamy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body. Tiernan jumps guard but Bellamy stands there with Tiernan around his waist. Tiernan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bellamy lands a left hand.
#T2# Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Tiernan avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the cage. Bellamy leaning his opponent against the cage. Bellamy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bellamy tries a knee to the head but Tiernan blocks it.
Bellamy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tiernan managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy is leaning against Tiernan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bellamy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiernan up against the cage. Tiernan looking for a takedown. Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy lands with a left to the head. #T3# Bellamy pushes Tiernan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bellamy throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Bellamy as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tiernan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bellamy lands a body shot. Tiernan tries to break free but Bellamy pushes him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan. Tiernan is trying to break free. The referee is keeping an eye on Bellamy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
Bellamy scores with a nice hook to the head. Tiernan being controlled against the cage. Tiernan fails to pull guard.
Bellamy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards. Tiernan managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch. Tiernan tries to pull guard but Bellamy holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiernan drops back down to his feet.
Bellamy lands a left hand.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan is trying to break the clinch but Bellamy has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bellamy throws a big shot that misses. Bellamy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Bellamy instigates a clinch. Bellamy misses with a body punch.
Bellamy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellamy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tiernan has Bellamy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellamy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tiernan is trying to break free. Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Tiernan has clasped his hands together around Bellamy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2# Tiernan tries for a kimura but Bellamy is defending well. Tiernan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working. #T1# Bellamy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiernan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Tiernan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2# Tiernan stands up and we're back to a striking position. Tiernan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellamy but Bellamy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bellamy throws a big counter combination but Tiernan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bellamy lands a two punch combo.
Tiernan dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
#CL# Bellamy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# Bellamy keeps control of Tiernan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tiernan is looking to control Bellamy's arms but Bellamy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiernan has his back to the cage. Bellamy lands a body shot. Tiernan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bellamy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan.#BC# Bellamy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body.
Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Bellamy has Tiernan up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bellamy throws a quick inside leg kick. Bellamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiernan can do to turn this around? Tiernan dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3# Bellamy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bellamy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiernan's head backwards. Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiernan. Tiernan gets slowly back to his feet. Tiernan shoots for a takedown but Bellamy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bellamy misses with a double jab.
Bellamy is looking to wear down Tiernan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A solid leg kick lands there for Bellamy.
We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Shadow Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Tiernan drives through with a takedown into Bellamy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bellamy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tiernan wants to control from the top but Bellamy keeps moving. #T4# Bellamy wants to sweep but no luck. Tiernan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Tiernan from controlling successfully. Bellamy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiernan is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bellamy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Tiernan tries to keep at a distance but Bellamy has taken the fight into the clinch. Tiernan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellamy won't allow it.
Bellamy lands with a light punch inside. Tiernan is trying to drag Bellamy to the mat but Bellamy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bellamy stops a takedown attempt from Tiernan.
Tiernan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan. A shot in the inside from Bellamy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Bellamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Bellamy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiernan, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike. Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it. Bellamy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Gary Bellamy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bellamy tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bellamy smiles and moves away.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Bellamy forces Tiernan back against the cage and clinches. Bellamy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bellamy lands with a left to the head. #T2# Bellamy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiernan's face.
Tiernan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bellamy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bellamy pressing his opponent against the cage. Tiernan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bellamy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiernan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bellamy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bellamy blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiernan is defended easily by Bellamy.#T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tiernan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tiernan tries to pull guard but Bellamy holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiernan drops back down to his feet.
Tiernan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bellamy prevents it.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike. #T4##BC# Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tiernan shoots for a takedown but Bellamy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bellamy clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bellamy clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bellamy digs a good body shot into Tiernan's ribs. Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Bellamy has Tiernan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike. Bellamy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bellamy is pressed up against the cage. Tiernan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bellamy down to the mat. Bellamy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Bellamy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellamy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy! An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Bellamy thanked Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Slinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellamy is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Bellamy circles away and we're back to standing. Bellamy jabs Slinger right on the nose. Slinger blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Bellamy pushes Slinger up against the cage in a clinch. Bellamy trying to land knees to the body.
Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch. Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slinger blocks it with crossed arms. Slinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Slinger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Slinger looking to pass the guard. #ES2# Bellamy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Bellamy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
#TD# Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard. Bellamy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Slinger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Bellamy pressing his opponent against the cage. Bellamy gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Bellamy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Bellamy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bellamy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside. Slinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellamy sprawls and moves away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bellamy throws a body punch but Slinger moves out of range. Bellamy blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Slinger shoots and misses and Bellamy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bellamy connects with a body shot. Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target. Bellamy with a hook. Slinger avoids the body shot from Bellamy.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward.#T3# Slinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Slinger is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Bellamy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Bellamy instigates a clinch. Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bellamy lands with a short shot to the head. Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Bellamy looks to land a body kick but Slinger moved away. Bellamy blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Bellamy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger. #T4# Bellamy lands an overhand right. Slinger keeps the fight on the outside. Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellamy defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Bellamy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Slinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bellamy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellamy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat. Slinger fails with a takedown attempt. Bellamy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy 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# Slinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Slinger blocks a jab.#TD# Slinger scores with a takedown into Bellamy's guard. Slinger won't allow Bellamy to get back to his feet. Slinger cracks Bellamy with a solid left hand. Bellamy is pulling down on Slinger's head to control his posture. Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard. Bellamy controls Slinger momentarily but Slinger frees himself. Slinger trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slinger is one step ahead there. Bellamy seems keen to control Slinger's posture.#T1# Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Slinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slinger is really struggling to control Bellamy but he's trying to hold on to the position. Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position. Slinger trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Slinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellamy circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellamy! But no joy. Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Slinger ducks right into an uppercut from Bellamy. Bellamy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Bellamy stalks Slinger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slinger's face. Slinger staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut. Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bellamy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bellamy misses with a low kick. Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bellamy looks to land a left hand but Slinger moved out of range nicely. Bellamy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellamy wants it to stay on the feet. Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellamy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range. Bellamy throws a right hand that Slinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Slinger also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Slinger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bellamy stuns Slinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bellamy sprawls well. Bellamy works the jab nicely.#T3# Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bellamy tries to clinch #TD# and Slinger counters with a single leg into guard. Bellamy didn't expect that. Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position. Bellamy controls Slinger momentarily but Slinger frees himself. Bellamy keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bellamy 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. Bellamy working a defensive guard here.
Bellamy is looking to stand up but Slinger isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bellamy wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Slinger looking to pass the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Slinger looking to pass the guard. Bellamy is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bellamy pulls Slinger in close to prevent any damage. Slinger trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bellamy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slinger is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellamy swivels and escapes.#TD# Slinger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bellamy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bellamy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bellamy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bellamy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Who's going to make the next move? Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slinger tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1# Bellamy tries to improve position but can't. Slinger tries to advance to mount but Bellamy denies him. Bellamy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bellamy sneaks back into half guard. Slinger not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bellamy wants to get back to full guard. Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bellamy wants to get back to his feet.
Slinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellamy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ground and pound from Slinger. Slinger prevents Bellamy from improving his position. Slinger working over Bellamy with some ground and pound. Bellamy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Slinger trying to control the action but Bellamy is working from the bottom. Bellamy trying to hold on to Slinger's head to control him but Slinger postures up.
Slinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Slinger is trying to control. Bellamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Slinger is very close to passing his half guard. Slinger lands with a punch from half guard. Slinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Slinger 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.
#T4# Bellamy wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Bellamy wants to improve his position but Slinger is controlling well.
Bellamy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellamy defends it well. Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Slinger is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Patrick Slinger showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bellamy 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy! Gary Bellamy thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'. |
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Event:
GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Bellamy drives through and clinches with Kwande against the cage.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bellamy scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy. Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande. Bellamy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwande backwards. Kwande lands with a left to the head. Kwande slowing the pace effectively. Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy lands a body punch. Bellamy is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy. Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy gets through Kwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwande's elbow. Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Bellamy in his tracks for a moment. Kwande stalling in the clinch but Bellamy improves position. Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwande controls his hands.
#T1# Bellamy pushes Kwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande. Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwande uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Kwande fails to land. Kwande blocks a body shot from Bellamy. Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body. Kwande has a couple of punches blocked by Bellamy.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Bellamy in his tracks for a moment. Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande. A short right from Bellamy on the inside. Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bellamy stalling the fight.
Kwande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bellamy scores with a nice hook to the head. Kwande avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bellamy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Kwande throws an elbow but it misses.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwande. Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bellamy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Bellamy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kwande is trying to keep an underhook but Bellamy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Bellamy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwande's head. Bellamy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Kwande is defending the position. Bellamy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kwande is breathing heavily. Bellamy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwande keeps working. #T3# Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Kwande is defending the position. Bellamy is taking a breather. Kwande says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Bellamy moves out of range as Kwande strikes. Bellamy defending well as Kwande loads up on a big left hand. Oluwadare Kwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bellamy throws a nice looking combination but Kwande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bellamy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kwande counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bellamy defending well as Kwande loads up on a big left hand. Despite the aggression on Bellamy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Bellamy rushes Kwande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short left from Bellamy. Bellamy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kwande shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kwande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwande managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy just leaning against Kwande, taking a breather. Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Kwande's ribcage. Kwande let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bellamy dodges an elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwande's elbow. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwande just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bellamy's brow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Bellamy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellamy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellamy tries to bum rush Kwande with a series of wild strikes but Kwande uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bellamy looks to land a combination but Kwande avoids it well. Kwande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellamy circles away quickly and effectively. Bellamy works Kwande's body with a nice hook. Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bellamy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Kwande.
Kwande throws a low kick, looking for Bellamy's leg but Bellamy calmly moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Bellamy has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwande throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwande takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC2# Bellamy breaks the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Kwande appears to be looking for a big counter. Bellamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2# Bellamy clinches up against the cage. Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bellamy tries a body shot but Kwande blocks it.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top. Bellamy is looking to control Kwande's arms but Kwande gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bellamy has his back to the cage. Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande. Bellamy works on Kwande's body with a couple of short punches. Kwande working aggressively here.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses. Kwande throws a head punch that misses. Bellamy is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bellamy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
#T2# Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
Bellamy is pushing Kwande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike. Bellamy cracks Kwande with a nice body shot.#TD2# Bellamy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kwande can't fight it off and eventually Bellamy manages to take the fight to the floor. Kwande looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bellamy wants to control from the top but Kwande keeps moving. Bellamy stopping the sweep attempt from Kwande. Kwande not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Bellamy wants to control from the top but Kwande keeps moving. Bellamy throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bellamy trying to control but Kwande is working from the bottom. Kwande is trying to keep Bellamy in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2# Bellamy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Kwande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bellamy throws a counter combo.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bellamy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kwande takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Bellamy does a little dance to reset his feet. Bellamy blocks a leg kick.#TD2# Bellamy looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bellamy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kwande is trying to keep Bellamy in close.
Bellamy works a leg free and moves into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Kwande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kwande just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kwande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Bellamy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bellamy looking for a takedown. Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kwande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwande lands an elbow inside that Bellamy shrugs off. Kwande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2# Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwande circles away quickly and effectively. Kwande misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy circles away from the clinch attempt and Bellamy counters with a low kick, right behind Kwande 's knee. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bellamy ducks under a wild hook from Kwande.#CL2# Bellamy gets a clinch. #T1# Bellamy lands a nice uppercut. Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande tries a body shot but Bellamy blocks it.
Kwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwande. Bellamy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kwande misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bellamy.
The referee calls for Bellamy to work.
Kwande pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bellamy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwande is defending well. Kwande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellamy blocks it with crossed arms. Kwande lands an elbow just above Bellamy 's eye. A short left from Bellamy. Bellamy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Kwande misses with a punch on the inside.
Gary Bellamy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kwande misses with an elbow over the top. Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bellamy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwande after a bit of a struggle. Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bellamy. Bellamy blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bellamy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bellamy crunches a lovely knee into Kwande's ribcage. Bellamy blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Bellamy breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bellamy. Bellamy slips a jab from Kwande. Kwande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bellamy misses with the combination.
Kwande tries to work over Bellamy's front leg with a kick but Bellamy checks it. #T3# Kwande misses with a looping left.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kwande takes a shot to the head. Bellamy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bellamy lands a good knee to the midsection. Kwande won't want to take too many of those. Bellamy lands a hook to the side of the head. Bellamy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bellamy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwandes head. Bellamy blocks an elbow strike from Kwande.
A head punch on the inside from Kwande fails to land. Bellamy is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kwande avoiding damage as Bellamy throws knees to the body.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy throws a right and a left that Kwande avoids nicely. Kwande tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bellamy is able to avoid easily. Gary Bellamy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kwande misses with a hook. Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bellamy throws a low kick but Kwande moves out of range easily. Bellamy stalks Kwande and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kwande's face. Kwande staggers backwards, shaken. Kwande cracks Bellamy with a good jab. Oluwadare Kwande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Bellamy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bellamy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy! A very excited looking Gary Bellamy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 382 Side vs Armpits
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# Weasel throws an overhand right that lands on Bellamy's shoulder, as Bellamy tries to avoid the shot. Nice straight punches there by Weasel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weasel. Bellamy scores with a nice strike. Weasel lands a lovely overhand right. Weasel connects with a right hand. Bellamy shakes it off. Weasel looks to land a left hand but Bellamy moved out of range nicely. Bellamy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bellamy misses with a few strikes there.
Weasel throws out a counter right but Bellamy avoids it with no problem. Weasel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellamy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellamy there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Bellamy is rocked! Weasel misses with a wild combination.
Bellamy throws a big counter combination but Weasel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Weasel looks to land a right hand but Bellamy moved out of range. Weasel cracks Bellamy with a right hand to the side of the head. Oh Bellamy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bellamy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weasel at a distance.
Bellamy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weasel. Bellamy seems to have got his legs back now. Bellamy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bellamy 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.#T1# Bellamy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bellamy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weasel moves away.#TD# Weasel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bellamy postures up.
Bellamy stays in close to Weasel's body and controls the position. Weasel tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bellamy's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bellamy working some strikes from top position. Weasel keeping moving, preventing Bellamy from controlling successfully. #T2# Weasel looking for a sweep. Not yet Weasel, not yet. Bellamy stays in close to Weasel's body and controls the position. Weasel wants to sweep here but Bellamy controlling him for the moment. Weasel is looking to stand up but Bellamy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bellamy throws a series of punches but Weasel avoids them all with ease. Bellamy scores with a hook. Weasel moves out of range as Bellamy strikes. A lazy left from Weasel finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weasel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bellamy moves away.#T3# Weasel thows a left - swing and a miss! Weasel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bellamy cracks Weasel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Weasel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bellamy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weasel throws out the jab. Bellamy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Weasel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bellamy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Bellamy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Weasel avoids it well. Bellamy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Weasel throws a nice looking combination but Bellamy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice shot lands for Weasel. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weasel throws a nice looking combination but Bellamy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Bellamy darts in and clinches Weasel up against the ropes. Bellamy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bellamy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weasel backwards. #T4# Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Weasel uses good head movement to avoid it. Weasel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Weasel scores with a nice hook to the head. Bellamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weasel is trying to break the clinch but Bellamy has him pressed against the ropes. A short left from Bellamy. Bellamy throws a head punch that misses. Weasel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weasel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bellamy is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC# Bellamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weasel cracks Bellamy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good shot there by Weasel.#TD# Bellamy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bellamy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. You can see the frustration on Weasel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Weasel dominated that round. That's time! Bellamy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Weasel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weasel loads up on a big right hand but Bellamy slips the punch. Weasel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bellamy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bellamy misses with an uppercut. A jab from Weasel does it's job there. Weasel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bellamy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Weasel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bellamy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cranky Weasel! |
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Event:
GC 379 Brooks vs White
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiernan is defended easily by Bellamy. Nice takedown defense from Bellamy. No joy for Tiernan on that attempt. Bellamy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2# Tiernan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bellamy tries to kick Tiernan off but Tiernan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bellamy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bellamy is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiernan from advancing to side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Tiernan is taking a breather. Bellamy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. It looks like Tiernan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1# Bellamy wants to improve his position but Tiernan is controlling well.
Tiernan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES# Bellamy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tiernan is on him like a limpet, forcing Bellamy back against the cage. Bellamy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Tiernan pulls Bellamy into guard.
Bellamy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiernan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tiernan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Tiernan won't allow Bellamy to get back to his feet. #T2# Bellamy wants to sweep but no luck. Bellamy is working hard here to advance position. Tiernan wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position. Bellamy 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. Bellamy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Tiernan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellamy has wrist control. Tiernan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bellamy has his hands on Tiernan's head, controlling the position. #T3# Tiernan throws a big right hand that misses. Tiernan stands and throws Bellamy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bellamy is looking for a sweep. Tiernan wants to stand but Bellamy has his arm trapped. Tiernan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bellamy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bellamy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tiernan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Tiernan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4# Tiernan thows a huge punch but Bellamy dodges it nicely.
Tiernan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bellamy's head. Bellamy is looking to get back to full guard here but Tiernan has managed to pass to side control instead. Bellamy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tiernan has control of an arm but Bellamy manages to advance to Tiernan's back! Tiernan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bellamy's guard. Nice work there by Tiernan.
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! Tiernan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bellamy's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bellamy 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# Tiernan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bellamy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bellamy's back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tiernan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Good standup being displayed there by Bellamy as he connects with a hook. Tiernan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellamy swivels and escapes. Bellamy scores with a jab to the body. Tiernan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellamy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiernan somewhat. Bellamy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tiernan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bellamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tiernan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bellamy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiernan goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan. Bellamy clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellamy.
#CL2# Tiernan clinches. Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
#T1# Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tiernan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bellamy.
Bellamy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bellamy is pressed up against the cage. Tiernan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bellamy down to the mat. Bellamy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tiernan shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tiernan misses with a two punch combination.
Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bellamy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Peter Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bellamy scores with a head kick. Tiernan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A head kick misses from Tiernan. #T2# Bellamy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Despite the aggression on Tiernan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bellamy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice takedown defense from Bellamy. No joy for Tiernan on that attempt. Bellamy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. This has been an exciting period of action! Bellamy scores with a body shot.
Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bellamy misses with a wild combination.
Bellamy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bellamy misses with a wild body shot. Bellamy works the jab nicely. That kick from Bellamy tenderised Tiernan's leg. Tiernan is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# Tiernan clinches. Tiernan is struggling to control the position. Tiernan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bellamy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3##CL2# Tiernan clinches up with Bellamy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bellamy throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan. Bellamy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bellamy. Gary Bellamy is winning the standup battle so far. Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt. No luck for Tiernan with that takedown attempt. #T4# Bellamy stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiernan. Tiernan gets slowly back to his feet. Bellamy tests Tiernan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellamy circles away.
#TD2# Tiernan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Tiernan is very close to passing his half guard. Tiernan trying to pass the guard but Bellamy defending well. Bellamy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiernan scores with a couple of nice shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy 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##TD2# Tiernan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tiernan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bellamy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bellamy tries to get out of the position. Tiernan wants to stand but Bellamy is controlling his arm. Tiernan advances to mount. Bellamy is squirming around, avoiding Tiernan's attempts to control the action. Bellamy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiernan on the ground. Bellamy is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bellamy tries to control Tiernan's head but Tiernan pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Bellamy is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Peter Tiernan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1# Bellamy throws an overhand right that lands on Shuwen's shoulder, as Shuwen tries to avoid the shot. Bellamy looks to throw the jab but Shuwen is out of range. Shuwen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shuwen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. That kick from Shuwen tenderised Bellamy's leg. Bellamy is trying to keep his angry face on. Bellamy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bellamy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Shuwen scores with a nice right hand.
Bellamy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bellamy walks into a jab. Bellamy avoids the head kick by Shuwen.
Bellamy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bellamy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Li Shuwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Shuwen lunges at Bellamy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellamy's hand. Shuwen with a nice cross. Bellamy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bellamy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shuwen. Bellamy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Danga de danga de dang - Bellamy scores with a four punch combination! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shuwen. Bellamy shrugs it off though. Shuwen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellamy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Bellamy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Shuwen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bellamy's head. Bellamy throws a body punch but Shuwen moves out of range. Nice cross by Shuwen. Shuwen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellamys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bellamy throws a shot from downtown. Shuwen moves away and avoids it. A little jabbing left from Shuwen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A combination from Shuwen does no damage. Shuwen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bellamy off the cage and back into range. Bellamy misses with a straight right. Good standup being displayed there by Shuwen as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shuwen lands a head kick. Bellamy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Bellamy is rocked! Shuwen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Bellamy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shuwen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellamy throws a jab when Shuwen was well out of range. A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target. Bellamy throws a head kick but Shuwen moves out of range.
Shuwen throws out a counter right but Bellamy avoids it with no problem. Shuwen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellamy's head backwards. Shuwen gets in close and tags Bellamy with a short punch that almost sends Bellamy to the mat! Oh Bellamy is in big trouble! He turns his back on Shuwen, trying to create some distance but Shuwen rushes him, striking wildly and Bellamy goes down! The referee tackles Shuwen into the cage to end the fight! Shuwen is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Shuwen! A relieved looking Li Shuwen 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:
CW MMA: legs vs George
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Van Der Byl shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Byl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bellamy throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Byl's shoulder, as Van Der Byl tries to avoid the shot. Van Der Byl shoots and misses and Bellamy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bellamy scores with a nice head shot. Bellamy connects with a jab. Bellamy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bellamy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Byl was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellamy. Van Der Byl fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaikara Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl shoots in looking for a takedown. Bellamy tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Byl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bellamy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bellamy is looking to score with low kicks. Bellamy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bellamy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl shoots in but no luck this time. Bellamy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellamy sprawls well. Bellamy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Byl gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# A nice leg kick from Bellamy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Byl fails with a takedown attempt. We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bellamy works Van Der Byl's body with a nice hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Byl is defended easily by Bellamy. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Byl is defended easily by Bellamy. Van Der Byl fails with the takedown.#T2# Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bellamy as he avoids it easily. Van Der Byl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellamy. Van Der Byl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Byl dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bellamy throws a hook to the side of Van Der Byl's head but Van Der Byl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Van Der Byl has a takedown stuffed. As Van Der Byl backs away, Bellamy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2# Van Der Byl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bellamy is looking to reverse the position. Who's going to make the next move? Bellamy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Bellamy has one of Van Der Byl's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Van Der Byl wants to control but Bellamy is keeping him busy. Bellamy is looking for a sweep. Bellamy pushes Van Der Byl away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Van Der Byl gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bellamy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bellamy tries to get out of the position.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Van Der Byl fails with a takedown attempt. Van Der Byl dives in and grabs Bellamy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellamy pushes down on Van Der Byl's head and hops out. Van Der Byl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bellamy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Van Der Byl misses with a takedown attempt - Bellamy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Van Der Byl dives in and grabs Bellamy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellamy pushes down on Van Der Byl's head and hops out. Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Van Der Byl checks the leg kick. Van Der Byl with the counter takedown but Bellamy avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Van Der Byl checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellamy misses with a wild body shot. Van Der Byl fails with a takedown attempt. Bellamy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Der Byl just manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Bellamy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellamy wants it to stay on the feet. No luck for Van Der Byl with that takedown attempt. Bellamy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bellamy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Byl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Van Der Byl slips a jab from Bellamy. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bellamy as he avoids it easily. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaikara Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellamy as he jumps to the side. Bellamy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Byl moves away. Both fighters circling a little - Bellamy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Byl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Byl shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Van Der Byl does a little dance to reset his feet. Van Der Byl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellamy defends well and Van Der Byl ends up having to push Bellamy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bellamy leaves Van Der Byl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Van Der Byl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Bellamy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Byl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellamy defends well and Van Der Byl ends up having to push Bellamy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Byl or perhaps it was just good defense by Bellamy, which made it look bad. As Van Der Byl backs away, Bellamy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Van Der Byl is breathing heavily. Van Der Byl misses with a takedown and Bellamy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bellamy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bellamy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Byl can do to turn this around? Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Byl is just out of range. Bellamy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bellamy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Der Byl under the eye. Van Der Byl shoots in and drives through. Bellamy sprawls well. Van Der Byl fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice takedown defense from Bellamy. No joy for Van Der Byl on that attempt. Bellamy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. No luck for Van Der Byl with that takedown attempt. #T2# Bellamy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Byl manages to avoid it. Bellamy connects with a jab. Van Der Byl avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van Der Byl checks the leg kick. Bellamy throws a leg kick but Van Der Byl checks it. Bellamy misses with a leg kick. Van Der Byl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bellamy avoids it really well and circles away. Bellamy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Byl. Bellamy throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Byl ducks down to avoid it. Bellamy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bellamy throws out a powerful jab. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Van Der Byl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Der Byl checks the leg kick. Bellamy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellamy sprawls well. Bellamy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Byl gets slowly back to his feet. As Van Der Byl looks to move away, Bellamy throws a big counter combo but Van Der Byl just gets out of the way. Van Der Byl dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bellamy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl closes the distance and clinches up with Bellamy, looking for a takedown. Van Der Byl pushes Bellamy against the cage but Bellamy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bellamy half committed to a counter leg kick. Van Der Byl takes a body punch but keeps moving. Van Der Byl checks a leg kick. Bellamy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Van Der Byl misses with a takedown letting Bellamy counter with a right hand. Van Der Byl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bellamy defends it nicely. Van Der Byl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Bellamy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellamy sprawls well. Bellamy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Byl gets slowly back to his feet. Van Der Byl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bellamy misses with a double jab.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Gary Bellamy is winning the standup battle so far. Van Der Byl doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Bellamy to counter with a crisp jab. Kaikara Van Der Byl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Der Byl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bellamy motions for Van Der Byl to come forward. Bellamy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Van Der Byl moves out of range of the leg kick from Bellamy. Van Der Byl darts in looking for a takedown but Bellamy gets double underhooks and turns Van Der Byl into the cage. Van Der Byl with a poor takedown and Bellamy counters with a straight right hand. Van Der Byl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellamy swivels and escapes. Bellamy lands an overhand right. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown but Bellamy shows good takedown defense. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Van Der Byl tries for a takedown but Bellamy circles away easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Van Der Byl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Byl shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bellamy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bellamy as he avoids it easily. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaikara Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bellamy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice cross by Bellamy. Bellamy swinging wildly here.
Van Der Byl misses with a takedown attempt - Bellamy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Byl was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellamy. Bellamy lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Der Byl's head. Bellamy throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Byl moves away and avoids it. Van Der Byl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellamy sprawls well. Bellamy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Byl gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Van Der Byl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellamy but Bellamy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Van Der Byl tries for a takedown but Bellamy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Van Der Byl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Van Der Byl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bellamy throws a hook but Van Der Byl avoids it easily. A clash of legs there as Van Der Byl blocks the low kick. Bellamy throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Byl moves out of range easily. Bellamy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Byl moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Van Der Byl has his takedown stuffed letting Bellamy counter with a right hand. Bellamy works the jab nicely. Bellamy throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Byl ducks down to avoid it. Bellamy just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Byl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Van Der Byl staying out of range there. Bellamy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Bellamy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Byl. Van Der Byl goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward. Bellamy scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body kick there by Bellamy. Bellamy misses with a looping right. Bellamy throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Byl moves away and avoids it. Van Der Byl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellamy defends well and Van Der Byl ends up having to push Bellamy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bellamy throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Byl manages to avoid it. Bellamy tries a low kick but Van Der Byl avoids it. Bellamy's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellamy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bellamy slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Byl, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bellamy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Der Byl just manages to avoid it. Van Der Byl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellamy swivels and escapes. Van Der Byl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellamy pinned against the cage. Bellamy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Van Der Byl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bellamy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bellamy connects with an inside leg kick. Good work by Van Der Byl as he checks the leg kick. Van Der Byl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellamy's waist but Bellamy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Byl off to one side. Van Der Byl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellamy circles away. Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Byl or perhaps it was just good defense by Bellamy, which made it look bad. A quick step to the side and Bellamy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. An inside leg kick from Bellamy misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellamy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Der Byl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Der Byl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Van Der Byl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Van Der Byl moves out of range of the strikes. Van Der Byl shoots in for a double leg but Bellamy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bellamy jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Van Der Byl does a little dance to reset his feet. Van Der Byl checks a low kick from Bellamy. Bellamy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Van Der Byl goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward. Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Van Der Byl dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellamy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bellamy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bellamy cracks a nice hook into Van Der Byl's ribs. Van Der Byl closes the distance and clinches up with Bellamy, looking for a takedown. Van Der Byl pushes Bellamy against the cage but Bellamy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bellamy misses with an uppercut. Van Der Byl saw that one coming. Van Der Byl dives in and grabs Bellamy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellamy pushes down on Van Der Byl's head and hops out. Van Der Byl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellamy tries to avoid it but Van Der Byl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellamy to the ground. Bellamy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bellamy takes a swing at Van Der Byl's ribcage but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bellamy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bellamy connects with an inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Van Der Byl does a little dance to reset his feet. Van Der Byl takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Der Byl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Byl or perhaps it was just good defense by Bellamy, which made it look bad. Nice sprawl there from Bellamy as Van Der Byl shoots in. Bellamy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kaikara Van Der Byl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bellamy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Bellamy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellamy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy! |
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Event:
CW MMA: War
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellamy wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance. Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bellamy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bellamy lands the left hand. Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bellamy in his tracks. Bellamy connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bellamy throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bellamy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Bellamy moves away and avoids it. Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellamy. Bellamy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Bellamy forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellamy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bellamy pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC# Bellamy breaks the clinch.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range. Bellamy swinging wildly here.
#T2# Bellamy is looking to clinch. Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet. Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Mario Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Thomas lands with a shot to the body. Thomas with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thomas throws a series of punches but Bellamy moves out of range. Bellamy misses with an uppercut
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bellamy shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Bellamy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# Bellamy throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bellamy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas. Thomas moves away from the strike by Bellamy. Thomas is looking for the big counter here. Bellamy swinging wildly here.
Bellamy misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo. The fight stays on the outside here - Bellamy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Thomas feints a jab promting Bellamy to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bellamy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4# Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bellamy throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. Bellamy shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bellamy shoots and misses and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bellamy throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily. Bellamy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bellamy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage! Bellamy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body. Bellamy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bellamy throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease. Bellamy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Thomas misses with a straight right. Bellamy is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch. Bellamy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bellamy staying out of range there. Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bellamy lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand. Bellamy connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs. Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Bellamy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bellamy goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.#T1# Thomas misses with a wild body shot. Bellamy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range. Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bellamy misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand. Bellamy throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease. Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A punch combination from Thomas misses. Bellamy throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellamy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bellamy throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.#T2# Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bellamy off the cage and back into range. Mario Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off. Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target. Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bellamy with a body shot. Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circling - Bellamy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bellamy fails with the takedown and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thomas throws a hook to the side of Bellamy's head but Bellamy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bellamy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it. Bellamy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3# Bellamy looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well. Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Bellamy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thomas misses with a double jab
and Bellamy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A swing and a miss from Bellamy. Thomas misses with a looping left. Bellamy with a nice cross. Bellamy lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bellamy backs up against the cage.
Bellamy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss. Bellamy moves out of range as Thomas strikes. Bellamy misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Bellamy drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Bellamy connects with an inside leg kick. Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Bellamy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bellamy throws out a powerful jab. Bellamy closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side and Bellamy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice body punch from Thomas. Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bellamy. Bellamy needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there. Bellamy misses with a body shot.
Bellamy throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2# and Thomas counters with a crisp one two that drops Bellamy! Thomas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bellamy to his feet! Bellamy is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bellamy is rocked!#T1# A shot to the body from Bellamy misses letting Thomas counter with a right hand. Oh Bellamy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bellamy tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bellamy is looking to clinch. Thomas swings for the body but Bellamy moves out of range.
Bellamy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Bellamy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bellamy throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bellamy seems to have got his legs back now. Bellamy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bellamy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes. Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bellamy throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellamy. Bellamy has his takedown stuffed and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Thomas thuds a left hand into Bellamy's body. Bellamy walks into a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch combination from Thomas misses. A right-left combo lands from Thomas. Bellamy wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs. Bellamy tries to clinch but Thomas moves away and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellamy. Bellamy misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Bellamy with a poor takedown and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bellamy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it. Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bellamy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bellamy misses with a looping left. Bellamy throws a leg kick and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bellamy is looking to clinch. Bellamy works the jab nicely. Bellamy misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Bellamy wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side and Thomas counters with a straight right hand. Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Gary Bellamy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Bellamy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thomas throws a series of punches but Bellamy moves out of range. Bellamy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it. Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Bellamy moves into the clinch. Bellamy is struggling to control the position. Bellamy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
#BC# Bellamy manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Thomas! During a confident post fight interview, Mario Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Empire: Cage Wars
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurilenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bellamy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bellamy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Bellamy. Bellamy throws a series of punches but Kurilenko avoids them all with ease. Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurilenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bellamy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kurilenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bellamy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurilenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bellamy throws a solid leg kick but Kurilenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bellamy. Bellamy throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Kurilenko counters with a single leg into guard. Bellamy didn't expect that. Kurilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kurilenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellamy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kurilenko won't allow Bellamy to get back to his feet. #T1# Kurilenko postures up in Bellamy's guard and throws a big left but Bellamy blocks it. Kurilenko with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kurilenko sitting in guard here, content to control. Kurilenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard. Kurilenko keeps trying to improve his position. Bellamy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellamy, not yet. Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Kurilenko from controlling successfully. Kurilenko landing some decent shots from guard. Kurilenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kurilenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kurilenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellamy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Kurilenko closes the distance and clinches. Kurilenko is leaning against Bellamy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurilenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Left hook, right uppercut from Bellamy. Bellamy throws a solid leg kick but Kurilenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bellamy. Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kurilenko checks a leg kick. Bellamy lands an overhand right. Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kurilenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurilenko. Bellamy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bellamy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kurilenko scores with a punch to the head. Kurilenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellamy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurilenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nice takedown defense from Bellamy. No joy for Kurilenko on that attempt. Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Kurilenko.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bellamy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurilenko lands with a hook. Bellamy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bellamy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurilenko takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bellamy throws a combination. Kurilenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A leg kick checked by Kurilenko. Bellamy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Kurilenko moves into the clinch. Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Kurilenko avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the cage. Bellamy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurilenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bellamy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bellamy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurilenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bellamy's efforts to push away. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kurilenko stalling in the clinch but Bellamy improves position. Kurilenko stalling the fight.
Bellamy can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Bellamy will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bellamy misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Kurilenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bellamy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bellamy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurilenko counters with a low kick, right behind Bellamy 's knee. Bellamy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurilenko checks it well. Kurilenko catches Bellamy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bellamy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kurilenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bellamy!
Bellamy with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bellamy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurilenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellamy. Kurilenko lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bellamy throws a series of punches but Kurilenko avoids them all with ease. Kurilenko connects with a jab.#CL2# Kurilenko has closed the distance and engaged Bellamy in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bellamy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kurilenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurilenko as Bellamy tries to tie him up. Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurilenko controls his hands.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurilenko controls his hands.
Kurilenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellamy avoids the damage to the body. Kurilenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurilenko's elbow. Bellamy looking to slow down the pace here. Bellamy managing to block the knees to the body from Kurilenko.
Kurilenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Bellamy gets an underhook and turns Kurilenko into the cage. Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurilenko. Bellamy tries a body shot but Kurilenko blocks it.
Kurilenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bellamy backwards. Kurilenko has Bellamy pushed against the cage. Bellamy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurilenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellamy is defending well for now.#T2##BC# Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a wild body shot. Kurilenko tries to counter by closing the distance. Kurilenko blocks a low kick nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Kurilenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bellamy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurilenko is out of range and Bellamy settles back down. Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurilenko circles away quickly and effectively. Bellamy needs to keep his hands up - Kurilenko had a free shot at his head there. Kurilenko lands a slapping body shot.
Kurilenko throws a quick inside leg kick. Bellamy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kurilenko jabs Bellamy right on the nose. Bellamy blinks but takes it well. A nice leg kick lands there from Kurilenko. Kurilenko stuns Bellamy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bellamy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice shot lands for Kurilenko. Kurilenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellamy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bellamy throws a leg kick #TD2# and Kurilenko counters with a shoot takedown. Bellamy fights it but they end up in guard. Kurilenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kurilenko throws a big right hand that misses. Kurilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kurilenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard. Kurilenko trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. Kurilenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kurilenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellamy has wrist control. Kurilenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellamy is keeping the position for now. Kurilenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Bellamy tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bellamy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurilenko's guard. #REVR# Kurilenko keeping full guard, as Bellamy tries to pass. This has been an exciting period of action! Kurilenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kurilenko keeping moving, preventing Bellamy from controlling successfully. Kurilenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bellamy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurilenko on the ground.#SUB2# Kurilenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellamy is looking to stand up but Kurilenko won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kurilenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kurilenko tries to clinch but Bellamy moves out of range. Bellamy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bellamy throws a hook but Kurilenko blocks it. Bellamy thuds his right hand into Kurilenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jab by Kurilenko. Kurilenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# so Kurilenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kurilenko trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. Kurilenko's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kurilenko lands a couple of digs.#T1# Kurilenko trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom. Kurilenko looking to pass the guard. Bellamy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kurilenko prevents Bellamy from getting back to his feet. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bellamy wants to sweep but no luck. Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kurilenko cracks a nice hook into Bellamy's ribs.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kurilenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurilenko lands a jab to the head.
Bellamy throws a leg kick but Kurilenko checks it. We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bellamy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kurilenko tries to clinch up but Bellamy circles away and keeps his distance. Kurilenko checks a leg kick. Kurilenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kurilenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bellamy throws a nice outside leg kick. Bellamy tries to work over Kurilenko's front leg with a kick but Kurilenko checks it. Kurilenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bellamy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Bellamy gets tackled into the cage by Kurilenko. Kurilenko maintains the clinch. Kurilenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Kurilenko prevents a body shot from Bellamy. Kurilenko lands a body punch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kurilenko has Bellamy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellamy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bellamy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurilenko gets an underhook and turns Bellamy into the cage. Bellamy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurilenko is keeping busy. Bellamy tries to work over Kurilenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bellamy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bellamy.
Bellamy has had enough of the clinch but Kurilenko keeps him there for the moment. Bellamy tries to work over Kurilenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kurilenko blocks a body shot from Bellamy. Kurilenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kurilenko pushes Bellamy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##TD2# Kurilenko pulls guard. Kurilenko 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# Bellamy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Kurilenko is looking for a kimura here.
Bellamy wants to improve his position but Kurilenko is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Kurilenko seems content to control. Bellamy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurilenko. Bellamy tries to roll over but Kurilenko keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexandr Kurilenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kurilenko 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kurilenko! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Biden vs. Fitzgerald
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bellamy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bellamy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanc's sensitive parts. Bellamy misses with a double jab.
Blanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellamy can pounce on him.
Bellamy lands the left hand. Bellamy tries to score with a low kick but Blanc moves his leg out of the way. Blanc steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bellamy. Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanc circles away quickly and effectively. Bellamy connects with a right hand. Blanc shakes it off. Bellamy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellamy stalks Blanc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blanc's face. Blanc staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bellamy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanc. A little jabbing left from Blanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Bellamy gets a clinch. Bellamy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanc backwards. Bellamy leaning against his opponent.
Blanc leaning against his opponent.
#T1# Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanc controls his hands.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Bellamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellamy misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2# Blanc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bellamy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Bellamy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Blanc dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
Blanc is looking for the big counter here. Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bellamy throws a leg kick that misses. Blanc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bellamy lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bellamy. Those never looked like landing. Bellamy misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Blanc counters with a takedown into side control. Blanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working. #T2# Blanc remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Blanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bellamy can't do much from the bottom here. Bellamy is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bellamy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blanc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Blanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamy keeps working. #T3# Bellamy is trying to control but can't.
Bellamy is looking to improve his position.
Bellamy is refusing to be controlled, as Blanc sits in half guard. #SUB2# Blanc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellamy has managed to free his arm - good work. Still in half guard, Blanc seems content to control. Blanc trying to control from half guard but Bellamy is working away. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blanc connects with a nice short shot to Bellamy's temple. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bellamy is trying to control but can't.
Blanc stalling. Blanc is looking to take a break and control but Bellamy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bellamy throws a right hand that Blanc ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanc also avoids with ease. Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blanc doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bellamy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Bellamy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bellamy duly obliges. #CL2# Bellamy tries to keep at a distance but Blanc has taken the fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that 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.#R2# Bellamy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bellamy with the inside leg kick. Bellamy looks to land a combination but Blanc avoids it well. Blanc tries to counter with a clinch but Bellamy shakes him off and moves away. Bellamy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bellamy misses with a wild combination.
Blanc goes for a double leg but Bellamy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellamy continues to drive forward. Blanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Bellamy tries to sprawl out of it but Blanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bellamy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanc circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Bellamy gets a clinch. #T1# Blanc fails to pull guard.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Blanc. Nice body punch from Bellamy - that landed with a thud.
Blanc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bellamy is trying to break free. Bellamy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanc can do to turn this around? Blanc tries to pull guard but Bellamy won't allow it.
#BC2# Blanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanc tries to clinch but Bellamy is having none of it. Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellamy.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown. Bellamy looks to land a combination but Blanc avoids it well. Blanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD2# Blanc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blanc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bellamy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blanc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Blanc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2# Blanc decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3# Bellamy lands a jab to Blanc's midsection. Bellamy connects with a looping right hand.
Bellamy looks to land a combination. Blanc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Blanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Bellamy tries to sprawl out of it but Blanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bellamy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Blanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A low kick lands for Bellamy.
Blanc fails in his attempt to clinch. Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Bellamy scores with a sloppy right hand. Blanc should have avoided that one. #ROC#Blanc is rocked! Bellamy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Blanc out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Bellamy! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: The 2nd Aftermath
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bellamy throws a leg kick which misses Rei Assassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Rei Assassino tries to avoid it. Rei Assassino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellamy. Bellamy obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice combination there by Bellamy.
Rei Assassino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Bellamy, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Bellamy lands. Rei Assassino looks to land a combination but Bellamy avoids it well. A nice combination there by Bellamy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A good leg kick by Bellamy. Bellamy looks to land a combination but Rei Assassino avoids it well. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bellamy checks a leg kick. Bellamy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rei Assassino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Rei Assassino is rocked! Rei Assassino is breathing heavily. A combination from Rei Assassino does no damage. Oh Rei Assassino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rei Assassino fails with a takedown attempt. Bellamy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rei Assassino seems to have got his legs back now. Rei Assassino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bellamy jabs at Rei Assassino's body. A shot to the liver by Bellamy. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Rei Assassino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bellamy. Nice jab there from Bellamy. Bellamy moves into range and connects with a jab. Rei Assassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolau Rei Assassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bellamy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A slapping leg kick lands for Bellamy.
Rei Assassino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice straight punches there by Bellamy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bellamy. Bellamy lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rei Assassino is looking to close the distance but Bellamy sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rei Assassino crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rei Assassino is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gary Bellamy! In defeat, Nicolau Rei Assassino stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you! Eu vou te matar, você vê que ninguém pode me derrotar!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Six throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellamy tries to bum rush Six with a series of wild strikes but Six uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little feinted left hand from Six on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Bellamy closes the distance and clinches. Stalling in the clinch from Six.
Six stalls. Bellamy letting Six take a breather here. Six presses Bellamy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bellamy lands a hook that snaps the head of Six backwards. Bellamy lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bellamy misses with a punch on the inside.
Six is struggling to control the position. Bellamy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Six.
Six keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bellamy's efforts to push away.#T1# Six misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Six misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bellamy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellamy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Six has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bellamy. Six chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellamy can pounce on him.
Bellamy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Six moves into the clinch. Bellamy takes a shot to the head. Six misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six. Bellamy can't break the clinch.
Bellamy tries to land a knee to the head but Six blocks with his arms.
Six prevents a body shot from Bellamy. #T2# Six's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bellamy letting Six take a breather here. Six is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bellamy stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Six's ribcage. Six let out a lung full of air as it connected. Six stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Bellamy breaks the clinch.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Six ducks under and follows up with a left that Six also avoids with ease. Bellamy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Six checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL# Six has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bellamy is trying to force a seperation but Six has the dominant position.#T3# A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy trying to land knees to the body.
Six blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Six tries to throw a body punch but Bellamy avoids it by throwing Six back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Six as Bellamy tries to tie him up. A bit of stalling here from Six.
A short body shot lands from Six as the two fighters clinch.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Six controls the action.
Six is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Six tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellamy's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Bellamy. Bellamy looking to throw knees to the head but Six is blocking nicely.
Bellamy working hard to break the clinch. Bellamy wants to break free but Six has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bellamy. Bellamy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Six slows down the pace here.
Bellamy prevents a body shot from Six. Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch. Bellamy is trying to stall.
Six leaning against his opponent.
Bellamy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bellamy tries to break the clinch but Six is controlling the position. #BC# Six pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Six uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bellamy. Bellamy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Six's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Bellamy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six throws out the jab. Six misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellamy.
Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Six tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bellamy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Six showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellamy.
Six swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Bellamy misses. Bellamy throws a series of punches but Six avoids them all with ease. Six looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellamy is just out of range. Six slips a jab and a cross from Bellamy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Bellamy. Bellamy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellamy throws the left hand but Six avoids the punch easily. Bellamy connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Six misses with an uppercut. Six shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Six takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Six throws a body shot but no joy. Six fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellamy manages to avoid it. Bellamy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Six feinted there with a counter leg kick. Six slips under a jab. Six chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellamy can pounce on him.
Bellamy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Six looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellamy is just out of range. Bellamy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bellamy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bellamy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bellamy works over Six's head and body with a nice combination. Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bellamy is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Bellamy thuds his right hand into Six's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bellamy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Bellamy staying out of range there.#CL# Six clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six. Bellamy blocks a body shot from Six. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Six. Six struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellamy controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bellamy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Six misses with a body punch.
Bellamy stalling in the clinch but Six improves position. Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Six uses good head movement to avoid it. Bellamy has a couple of punches blocked by Six.
Bellamy tries to work over Six's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Six stalling the fight.
Bellamy misses with the head strike.
Bellamy is trying to maintain a safe position but Six gets an underhook and turns Bellamy into the cage. Test Six has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Six misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellamy blocks a body shot from Six. Six stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bellamy prevents a body shot from Six. Six slowing the pace effectively. Nice body punch from Six. Six's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bellamy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sixs head. Six blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bellamy fails to land. Six goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Six blocking some punches.
Six blocks an uppercut.
Six misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellamy blocks a body shot from Six. #T4##BC2# Bellamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellamy tries to land a leg kick but Six saw it coming and moves away.
Six throws the left hand but Bellamy avoids the punch easily. Gary Bellamy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bellamy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Bellamy lands. Bellamy swinging wildly here.
Bellamy moves out of range as Six strikes. Bellamy misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Six has closed the distance and engaged Bellamy in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bellamy is trying to break the clinch but Six has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Bellamy fails to land. Six tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellamy's elbow. Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Six just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy misses with the combination.
Bellamy takes a swing at Six's ribcage but misses. It looked like Six wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Six fails in his attempt to clinch. Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bellamy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Six lands a body shot.
Six avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bellamy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellamy moves out of range of the strikes. Six takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bellamy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bellamy tries a low kick but Six avoids it.#T1# Bellamy swats away the attempt to clinch by Six. Despite the aggression on Bellamy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Six is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bellamy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Bellamy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Six misses its target. Bellamy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Six rushes Bellamy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Six just leaning against Bellamy, taking a breather. Bellamy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Six manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Six lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Six's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good work by Bellamy as he checks the leg kick. Bellamy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bellamy thows a left - swing and a miss! Six lands a really nice looking cross but Bellamy seems unphased.
#T2# Bellamy throws a series of punches but Six avoids them all with ease. Six fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellamy manages to avoid it. Bellamy throws a leg kick that misses. Six misses with a body shot.
Six uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellamy. Six is looking to wear down Bellamy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL# Six rushes Bellamy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Six struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellamy controls his hands.
The referee calls for Six to work.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bellamy is trying to stall.
Bellamy lands with a left to the head. Six dodges an elbow strike from Bellamy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Six - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bellamy tries to circle away but Six has him pinned against the cage. Test Six has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# A head punch on the inside from Bellamy fails to land. Six is looking to take this one to the mat. Six will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bellamy up against the cage. Six will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bellamy up against the cage. Six misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bellamy wants to stall.
Bellamy looking to slow down the pace here. Bellamy lands a right hand. Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Six has a couple of punches blocked by Bellamy.
Bellamy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Six tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Six tries to throw a body punch but Bellamy avoids it by throwing Six back against the cage. Six manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Six takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Six works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Six misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gary Bellamy. I've got Bellamy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy! |
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