Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Tomoguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomoguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Belly loads up on a big right hand but Tomoguchi slips the punch.
Tomoguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tomoguchi rushes Belly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belly takes a shot to the head.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand.
Belly is trying to force a seperation but Tomoguchi has the dominant position.
Our sources have told us that Belly has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Belly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomoguchi pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Belly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tomoguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Belly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belly can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belly up against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Belly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi stalls.
Belly can't get the takedown. #TD#
Belly has Tomoguchi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Belly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tomoguchi tumbling to the mat - Belly dives into Tomoguchi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belly trying to control but Tomoguchi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tomoguchi keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass. #SUB2#
Belly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomoguchi is keeping the position for now.
Belly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tomoguchi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Belly is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tomoguchi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Belly is looking to defend but Tomoguchi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Belly! Tomoguchi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Belly taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinji Tomoguchi!
A less than humble Shinji Tomoguchi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Belly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belly swings widly with a right hand
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hang tries to work over Belly's front leg with a kick but Belly checks it. #CL2#
Hang forces Belly back against the cage and clinches.
Belly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hang controls his hands.
Belly wants to take the fight to the mat but Hang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hang.
Hang is pressed up against the cage. Belly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hang down to the mat. Hang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belly throws a hook but Hang avoids it easily.
Hang throws a head kick that Belly semi-blocks. #CL2#
Hang rushes Belly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hang keeps control of Belly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang lands a nice elbow.
Hang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Belly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Belly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Hang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hang.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Hang gets caught napping as Belly dives in and scores a takedown. Hang manages to retain guard.
Belly trying to control but Hang is working from the bottom.
Belly slips nicely into half guard.
Hang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belly trying to control but Hang is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly is looking to advance position but Hang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Belly is desperately trying to improve his position but Hang has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3##SU2#
Hang is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Belly takes a swing at Hang's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Belly tries to keep at a distance but Hang has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Belly breaks from the clinch.
Hang ducks right into an uppercut from Belly.
Hang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hang drops his hands momentarily and Belly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
Belly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Hang.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Hang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hang throws a head kick but Belly moves out of range.
Belly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Belly throws a right hand that Hang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hang also avoids with ease.
Belly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang moves away from the strike by Belly.
Hang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Belly misses.
Hang throws a head kick that Belly semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Hang. No joy for Belly on that attempt.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Hang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Hang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belly thinking.
Belly is breathing heavily.
Hang keeps the fight on the outside.
Hang throws a series of punches but Belly avoids them all with ease.
Belly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hang swats away the attempt to clinch by Belly.
Hang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kra Hang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hang looks to land a left hand but Belly moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.
Jello Belly is winning the standup battle so far.
Belly throws a right and a left that Hang avoids nicely.
Hang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Hang darts in and clinches Belly up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hang.
Belly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belly tries to break the clinch but Hang is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is stalling here.
Belly wants to take the fight to the mat but Hang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belly looking for a takedown.
Belly tries to pull guard but Hang won't allow it. #T1#
Belly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hang walks away with a smile on his face. Belly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belly looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly blocks a head kick by Hang.
Hang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belly misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hang.
Belly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belly on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Hang rushes Belly and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Belly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang feints and then cracks Belly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belly down.
Hang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hang chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
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!
Belly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belly misses with a takedown attempt
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Hang.
Belly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hang throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Belly is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kra Hang!
Kra Hang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Belly lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gable gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belly pulls Gable in close to his closed guard and prevents Gable from doing any damage or advancing position.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gable controls the pace.
Belly working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Belly seems keen to control Gable's posture.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belly throws a series of punches but Gable avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Belly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Belly throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Gable drives through with a takedown into Belly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gable controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gable is looking to pass into half guard but Belly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belly is in guard.#REVB#
Gable has Belly pulled in close to control his posture.
Gable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belly wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gable pulls Belly in close to prevent any damage.
Gable trying to control the position. #T3#
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now.
Gable seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gable has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belly wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gable 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#
Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gable prevents Belly from improving his position.#T4#
Gable takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gable's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Belly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gable's back!
Gable wants to escape the position.
Belly avoiding Gable 's attempts to control his hands.
Gable is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belly is looking for the choke from the back position but Gable is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belly is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gable is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gable stuffs the takedown attempt from Belly. Belly gets slowly back to his feet.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gable tries to score with a low kick but Belly moves his leg out of the way.
Belly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Gable gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Gable wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gable has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belly is defended easily by Gable.#T2#
Belly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belly cracks Gable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gable.
Belly misses with a double jab.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Gable finds it's way through Belly's defenses. #TD#
Gable decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belly wants to control the action here but instead Gable manages to pass to full mount!
Gable landing strikes from the mount and Belly is in trouble!
Belly is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gable landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gable lands a couple of good shots and Belly has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Belly grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gable punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Gable tightening his grip on Belly, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Belly manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4##TD#
Gable scores with a takedown into Belly's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable throws a strike but Belly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Belly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable! #REVR#
Belly is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
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#
Belly is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belly doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Gable closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belly's guard.
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belly seems keen to control Gable's posture.
Belly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable controlling from the top position. #T1#
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Belly for as long as he can get away with.
Gable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gable paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gable gets a takedown into half guard.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Gable thows a huge punch but Belly dodges it nicely.
Belly gets back to full guard.
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gable is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.
Gable looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belly looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gable wants to stand up but Belly is controlling him. #ES#
Gable pushes Belly off and gets back to his feet.
Belly throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
A lazy body kick from Belly #TD#
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. Belly fights it but they end up in guard.
Belly is pulling down on Gable's head to control his posture.
Gable works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gable lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gable winds up and cracks Belly with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gable. #T4#
Belly wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable throwing shots but Belly is blocking nicely.
Gable is trying to control. Belly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Belly defending well.
Belly pushes Gable off looking to stand but Gable dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable thows a huge punch but Belly dodges it nicely.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gable drops an elbow to the side of Belly's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Gable showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gable 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.
Jello Belly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
East lands a nice looking body shot.
East looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belly works over East's head and body with a nice combination.
Belly throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
East takes a swing at Belly's ribcage but misses.
Belly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Belly throws a series of punches but East avoids them all with ease.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
East circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from East. Those never looked like landing.
East is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Belly takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belly looking for a takedown. #BC#
East breaks from the clinch.
Belly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
East throws a jab but it's blocked by Belly.
Belly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Belly walks into a jab.
Belly throws a hook to the side of East's head but East sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East misses with a wild body shot.
Belly tries to clinch up but East circles away and keeps his distance.
Belly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
East needs to keep his hands up - Belly had a free shot at his head there.
Belly scores with a decent looking hook.
East takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belly misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and East tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
East throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
East throws a big shot that misses.
Belly throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belly misses with a left hand
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Belly does it's job there.
Belly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
East's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belly under the eye.
Belly misses the jab.
It looked like East was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adam East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from East misses.
Belly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from East with a body shot.
A slow jab from East misses its intended target.
Belly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
East appears to be looking for a big counter.
Belly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed East momentarily.
East comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belly moves out of range as East strikes.
East scores with a decent looking hook.
East lands a nice shot to the body.
Belly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
East takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.#T3#
East uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Belly scores with a nice right hand.
Belly throws a body shot but no joy.
East throws a hook to the side of Belly's head but Belly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belly throws a jab when East was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and East tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Belly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
East seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belly throws a series of punches but East moves out of range.
Belly throws a left and a right that both miss
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly falls off balance throwing a combination
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - East circles away.
Belly shoots in for a double leg but East sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belly.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but East swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
East fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
East defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.
Jab, jab by East - just one landing.
Belly throws a body shot but no joy.
East tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
East throws an overhand right that lands on Belly's shoulder, as Belly tries to avoid the shot.
Belly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up but East swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belly throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belly thinking.
A swing and a miss from East.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
East throws a monster overhand right that drops Belly! East follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam East!
Our winner, Adam East, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Belly.
Belly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Belly dodges the punch combination from Takeda.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belly avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belly darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Belly into the cage.
A short uppercut from Takeda.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belly as Takeda tries to tie him up.
Takeda seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Takeda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belly blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Takeda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Belly lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Belly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Takeda jabs at Belly's body.#TD#
Belly drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belly is stalling in the full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.
Belly wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Belly tries to stand but Takeda is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Takeda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Belly is now in half guard.
Takeda gets full guard.
Takeda 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.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Belly pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Belly is going to stand back up.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Belly is very close to passing his half guard.
Belly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeda moves out of range as Belly strikes.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Belly gets caught flat footed, as Takeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Belly has his feet on Takeda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belly is trying to defend but Takeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belly is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda trying to control the action but Belly is working from the bottom.
Belly trying to hold on to Takeda's head to control him but Takeda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving. #T1#
Takeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeda slips a straight right by Belly.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Belly throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Takeda sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Belly throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belly throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
As Belly backs off Takeda throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belly scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Belly is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it. #TD#
Belly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takeda to the mat! Takeda manages to get full guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Takeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Belly advances position into side control!#T3#
Belly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takeda gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Belly.
Takeda is doing well to control the position and prevent Belly from advancing to side control.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belly content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda looking to control. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle here but Belly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takeda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jello Belly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly misses the jab.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Belly lands a two punch combo.
Takeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Donk. Belly catches Takeda right on the button with a cross.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Belly slips the punch.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Belly takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belly.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belly lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Takeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belly's half guard.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Takeda prevents Belly from improving his position.
Takeda throwing shots but Belly is blocking nicely.
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeda is keen to just control but Belly is a slippery customer.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda trying to control the action but Belly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeda works his way into side control.
Belly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takeda. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jello Belly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Takeda tries for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Belly wants to control but Takeda postures up.
Takeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belly dodges the ground and pound from Takeda.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda lands an elbow.
Takeda cracks Belly with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jello Belly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belly, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jello Belly!
Jello Belly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Belly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Belly.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Christ tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Belly misses with a double jab.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belly.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Christ.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belly in his tracks.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belly manages to avoid it.
Belly takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ scores with the left hand. Belly knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belly swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Belly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.#CL2#
Belly clinches.
Belly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belly manages to avoid it.
Belly fails with a takedown attempt.
Judah Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Belly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Belly dodges the punch combination from Christ.
Judah Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
Belly throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
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!
Belly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Christ there.
Christ takes a swing at Belly's ribcage but misses.
Christ tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Belly is out of range.
Christ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Christ lands a left and a right that send Belly crashing to the mat, dazed. Christ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Belly is rocked!
Belly looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Belly is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Belly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Belly falls backwards - clearly groggy! Christ dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judah Christ!
An out of breath Judah Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Pope swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Belly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pope's guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Belly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pope haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pope tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Belly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pope manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belly has Pope in his guard.#REVR#
Belly wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Pope is proving a slippery customer.
Pope is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pope being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly is controlling Pope's posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope slips a straight right by Belly.#T3#
Belly swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pope throws the kick towards the body but Belly avoids it.
As Pope backs off Belly throws a huge counter combo but Pope manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Belly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
A nice left hand lands by Pope.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Belly pulls guard successfully.
Pope stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pope pulls Belly in close to prevent any damage.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now. #T4##SU2#
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Belly scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Belly lands the left hand.
Pope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Belly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Belly has managed to clinch.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
Pope lands a left hand. #BC2#
Belly breaks the clinch.
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belly cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belly doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Belly clinches up with Pope and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Belly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly throws a combination that misses
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Belly was not able to check.
Belly with a nice cross.
Belly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
Belly is breathing heavily.
Belly misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pope jabs Belly right on the nose. Belly blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Pope catches Belly right on the button with a cross.
Belly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope avoids the body shot from Belly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Pope is looking for a counter combo.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Belly.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Pope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#ROC#Belly is rocked!
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Belly wants to clinch but Pope slips to the side
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?#T2#
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pope plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Belly swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Belly face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
A relieved looking Eli Pope thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Dunbar walks into a stiff left hand from Belly.#CUT2#It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belly.
Dunbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Dunbar counters by clinching up.
Dunbar cracks Belly with a nice body shot.
Dunbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Belly controls his hands. #BC2#
Belly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunbar swats away the attempt to clinch by Belly.
Belly wants to clinch but Dunbar slips to the side
and Dunbar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Dunbar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belly throws a leg kick that misses.
Belly misses the jab.
It looked like Dunbar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belly.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Belly counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly needs to keep his hands up - Dunbar had a free shot at his head there.
Belly cracks Dunbar with a good jab.#T1#
Dunbar lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Dunbar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belly.
Dunbar misses with a two punch combination.
Belly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Belly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunbar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dunbar is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Dunbar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dunbar is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunbar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Belly tries for a kimura but Dunbar is defending well.
Dunbar prevents Belly from improving position.
Dunbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunbar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belly passes Dunbar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Belly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunbar is just riding it out for now. Belly eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunbar works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Dunbar working for a triangle but Belly defends it easily.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunbar is keeping the position for now.
Belly is looking to pass into half guard but Dunbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dunbar is in guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belly is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Belly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belly slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Dunbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belly is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dunbar actively working from the bottom here.
Dunbar is staying active underneath Belly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dunbar trying to control but Belly postures up. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davante Dunbar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Belly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Dunbar connects with a jab.
Dunbar defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Dunbar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly misses with a hook. Dunbar ducked under it nicely.
Dunbar lands with a right hand.
Belly lands with a good body shot.
Dunbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Belly unleashes a big counter combination but Dunbar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dunbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belly.
Good exchange - Belly coming out on top.
Belly throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Dunbar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dunbar pulls guard successfully.
Belly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dunbar is not content to let Belly control the position. #SU2#
Belly decides to stand back up.
Belly throws a head kick that misses
and Dunbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belly slips a straight right by Dunbar.
Belly misses with a straight left.
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunbar circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunbar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belly throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belly stalks Dunbar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunbar's face. Dunbar staggers backwards, shaken.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Belly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dunbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Belly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dunbar's guard.
Dunbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dunbar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Belly has picked Dunbar up and slammed him! Dunbar can't keep hold of the triangle and Belly manages to pass to side control!
Belly trying to control the position but Dunbar is working away.
Belly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dunbar down.
Belly moves into full mount! #SU2#
Belly gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dunbar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Belly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly connects with a crisp jab.
Dunbar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Belly moves out of range.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunbars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Belly has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Belly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belly connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Davante Dunbar's cut is getting worse.
Belly 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.
Belly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belly misses with a hook.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Belly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunbar, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Dunbar. #TD#
Dunbar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belly uses from the top position. #SUB#
Dunbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dunbar has an active guard here but Belly has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura here.
Dunbar trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davante Dunbar's cut.
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#
Belly misses with a hook.
Dunbar drops his hands momentarily and Belly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Belly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunbar misses with a hook. Belly ducked under it nicely.
Belly lands with a hook. Dunbar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Belly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunbar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dunbar trying to control the position.
Belly stands and throws Dunbar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dunbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dunbar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belly defends it well.
Dunbar trying to advance position but Belly counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Belly keeping full guard, as Dunbar tries to pass.
Dunbar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belly manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dunbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello Belly has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dunbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunbar keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Belly pushing down on Dunbar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davante Dunbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Dunbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Dunbar defends it. #SUB#
Dunbar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dunbar trying to control here.
Dunbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Belly wants to pass the guard but Dunbar is defending well. #SUB2#
Belly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dunbar is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Belly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunbar has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dunbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunbar stops Belly from passing to mount.
Dunbar tries to bench press Belly off him but Belly keeps the position.
Dunbar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Belly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Belly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dunbar sprawls well initially but Belly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belly 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jello Belly waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Sukbunsung punishes Belly's body with a nice straight punch.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Belly avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belly.
Belly throws a good cross that connects.
Belly works the jab nicely.
Belly works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belly ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Belly throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
Belly tries to clinch up but Sukbunsung circles away and keeps his distance.
Belly lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belly.
Belly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Belly is just out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a right hand. Belly shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belly throws a combination that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a straight right hand.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Sukbunsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belly misses with a hook
and Sukbunsung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice right hand.
Sukbunsung connects with a nice looking jab.
Belly connects with a jab.#T1#
A big left from Belly misses.
Belly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sukbunsung works the jab nicely.
Belly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belly cracks Sukbunsung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Belly finds it's way through Sukbunsung's defenses.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukbunsung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belly ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukbunsung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belly misses with a combination
and Sukbunsung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sukbunsung lands a right hand from hell, dropping Belly. Sukbunsung pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
A relieved looking Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Belly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voss finds it's way round the side to connect with Belly's head.
Belly lands a slapping body shot.
Belly tries to bum rush Voss with a series of wild strikes but Voss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voss.
It seemed like Voss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belly cracks a nice hook into Voss's ribs.
Voss takes one to the side of the head.
Voss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Voss throws out a counter right but Belly avoids it with no problem.
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Voss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Belly has knocked Voss down with a huge combo! Belly steps away and waves a wobbly Voss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Voss is rocked!
Voss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Voss is still on wobbly legs! Can Belly finish him?
Belly misses with the combination.
Voss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Voss seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Belly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voss! But no joy.
Voss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voss momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Belly.
Belly scores with a hook.
Belly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Voss counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##TD#
Belly looking to score a takedown here. Voss is defending well but Belly drives through and ends up in Voss's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly preventing the sweep. #SU#
Belly stands and steps away. Voss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Belly tries a head kick but it misses.
Belly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voss counters with a straight right hand.
Belly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voss looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Belly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belly is pushing Voss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Voss lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##TD#
Belly jumps guard and drags Voss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Voss trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully.
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
Voss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Voss wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Belly has managed to clinch.
Belly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Voss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Belly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voss circles away quickly and effectively.
Voss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belly misses with a takedown
and Voss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belly misses with a hook
and Voss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Belly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Voss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly 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#
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Belly gets a clinch.
Belly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voss walks away with a smile on his face. Belly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belly shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Voss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belly misses with a takedown
and Voss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Voss moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Belly goes down! Can Voss finish him!?#ROC2#Belly is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voss with a nice head shot there.
Oh Belly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voss stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
Voss is stalling in the full guard.
Belly seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Voss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully.
Voss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
Voss slips nicely into half guard.
Voss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Voss content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voss.
Voss is just content to waste time from the top position. Belly takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Voss being controlled here momentarily.
Voss looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Voss is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Voss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Voss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belly is controlling him.
Voss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belly wants to stand but Voss is controlling his posture from full guard.
Belly passes Voss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belly tries to stand and escape but Voss is controlling the position.
Voss is staying active underneath Belly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voss.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belly is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Voss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belly advances to half guard. #SUB#
Belly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jello Belly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voss wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Voss keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss won't allow Belly to pass to mount.
Voss gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Voss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Voss throws a hook to the side of Belly's head but Belly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belly scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Voss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belly throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Voss counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Voss misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Belly, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jello Belly is winning the standup battle so far.
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voss throws out a counter right but Belly avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Belly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Voss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Voss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Voss looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Voss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Belly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Voss gets full guard.
Belly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Voss misses with a strike from the bottom.
Belly trying to control the action but Voss is working from the bottom.
Voss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Voss is trying to maintain the position but Belly is very close to passing his half guard.
Voss wants to control but Belly passes into side.
Voss is looking to regain half guard here but Belly keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Belly stands up.
Voss moves away from the strike by Belly.
It looks like Belly has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Belly throws a series of punches but Voss moves out of range.
Belly shoots in for a takedown but Voss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Belly there.#CL#
Belly rushes Voss and presses him up against the cage.
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belly is keeping busy.
Belly can't get the takedown.
Voss scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Voss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belly uses from the top position.
Belly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voss wants to sweep here but Belly controlling him for the moment.
Belly stands and throws Voss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belly trying to control the action but Voss is working from the bottom. #T4#
Voss is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Belly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Voss, who protects the arm well.
Voss tries to bench press Belly off him but Belly keeps the position.
Belly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Voss regains half guard.
Voss has his hands clasped together around Belly's back. He's all about the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
Jello Belly made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.

Event: DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Belly throws a lazy uppercut
and Ratt counters with a three punch combo that has Belly backing up. Belly nods at Ratt to acknowledge the strikes.
Belly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratt.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belly.
Belly looks to clinch
and Ratt counters with a big head kick but Belly shrugs it off.
Ratt with a hook.
Belly tries to clinch up.
Ratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Ratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belly takes a swing at Ratt's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Belly misses.
Belly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ratt lands with a straight right. Belly didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Belly misses with a combination
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ratt misses with a hook. Belly ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Belly staying out of range there.
Ratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Belly misses the target.
Ratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Belly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Belly moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Belly 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.
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ratt misses with a head kick.
Belly throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belly.
Ratt looks to throw the jab but Belly is out of range.
Belly throws a right hand that misses
and Ratt counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Ratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Belly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratt.
Belly connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly tries to clinch but Ratt moves out of range. #T2#
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belly.
Belly moves in looking to clinch but Ratt pushes him off.
Belly looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
Ratt dodges the punch combination from Belly.
An inside leg kick lands from Ratt.
Belly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ratt circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Belly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ratt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ratt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ratt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ratt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ratt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee warns Ratt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ratt trying desperately to get to his feet. #SU#
Belly is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ratt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ratt scores with a jab. Belly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belly tries to clinch up but Ratt circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belly loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
A nice side step and Ratt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Ratt circles away.
Ratt is looking for the big counter here.
Belly throws a right hand that Ratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratt also avoids with ease.
Belly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Belly saw that one coming.
Ratt scores with a nice strike.
Ratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belly on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Ratt slams his shin into Belly's torso.
Belly misses with a hook
and Ratt counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt 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#
Belly lands a jab to Ratt's midsection.
Ratt blocks a jab.
Ratt with a jab.
Belly slips a jab from Ratt.
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belly looks to throw a body kick
and Ratt counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Belly has closed the distance and engaged Ratt in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ratt as the two fighters clinch.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Ratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ratt tries to work over Belly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belly misses with a left hand
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belly misses with a combination
and Ratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Belly misses with a looping right.
Ratt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belly throws a right hand that misses
and Ratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belly throws a poor cross that misses
and Ratt counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ratt.
Belly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ratt counters with a straight right hand.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Belly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ratt lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Belly moves into the clinch.
Ratt has a couple of punches blocked by Belly. #BC#
Belly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ratt lands a leg kick that knocks Belly off balance momentarily.#T2#
Ratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belly doesn't seem bothered though.
Belly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belly dives in for a single leg takedown but Ratt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Belly breaks the clinch.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly misses with a jab to the body
and Ratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belly.
Ratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ratt momentarily.
Ratt connects with a looping right hand.
Ratt connects with a looping right hand.
Ratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belly misses with a right hand
and Ratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ratt throws a push kick but Belly slaps the foot to one side.
Belly throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Belly fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Ratt's shoulder, as Ratt tries to avoid the shot.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Belly misses
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ratt slips under a jab from Belly.
Belly tries to clinch up
and Ratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belly tries to clinch but Ratt is having none of it.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Belly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ratt doesn't seem phased though.
Belly misses with a looping left.
Belly jabs at Ratt's body.
Belly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly misses with the combination.
Ratt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belly.
Belly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
A jab from Belly misses.
Belly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ratt counters with a left and a right that stings Belly.
Ratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belly looks to land a combination but Ratt avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Belly misses
and Ratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ratt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belly.
Ratt throws a jab when Belly was well out of range.
Belly thuds a left hand into Ratt's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ratt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belly misses with a double jab
and Ratt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ratt scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ratt misses the target.
Belly closes the distance but Ratt moves to the side
and Ratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belly.
Ratt slips a straight right by Belly.
Ratt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belly with a body shot.
Ratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belly throws a right hand that misses
letting Ratt counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ratt throws a nice looking combination but Belly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Belly jabs Ratt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belly misses with a looping right.
Ratt lands with a straight right. Belly didn't see that one coming.
Belly shoots and misses
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belly misses with a body punch
and Ratt counters with a left to the body.
Belly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Ratt tries to keep at a distance but Belly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Belly has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ratt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belly wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ratt.
Belly is working for takedown but Ratt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##TD2#
Ratt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratt wants to stand and escape but Belly is having none of it. #ES2#
Ratt kicks Belly off and gets to his feet.
Ratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belly misses with a right hand
and Ratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Belly.
Ratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Ratt's shoulder, as Ratt tries to avoid the shot.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ratt missing with a left hand there. Belly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belly slips under a jab from Ratt.
Ratt clobbers Belly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belly throws a jab but it's blocked by Ratt.
Belly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belly tries to clinch but Ratt is having none of it.
Belly misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Belly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ratt lands a head shot.
Belly misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with a body kick.
Ratt staying out of range there.
That kick from Ratt tenderised Belly's leg. Belly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ratt lands a body shot.
Belly misses with a jab to the body
and Ratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belly on the side of the head.
Belly swings widly with a right hand
and Ratt counters with an outside leg kick.
Ratt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belly's head backwards.
Belly misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Belly tries to clinch up.
Belly tries for a takedown but Ratt circles away easily
and Ratt counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Belly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Ratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ratt moves away from the strike by Belly.
Belly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Ratt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belly misses with a jab to the body
letting Ratt counter with a right hand.
Jello Belly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbur Ratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ratt 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Ratt!
An out of breath Wilbur Ratt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jello Belly was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Belly moves into the clinch.
Tokugawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Belly.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Tokugawa pulls Belly into guard. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a triangle but Belly pushes his legs off easily.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly stands and throws Tokugawa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Belly stands up.
Tokugawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Jab from Belly.
Belly misses with a double jab.
Belly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa. #TD#
Belly dives in and scores a takedown into Tokugawa's guard.
Tokugawa is trying to keep Belly in close.
Belly passes Tokugawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tokugawa wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Tokugawa defends it.
Tokugawa controlling the position well.
Belly trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Belly is really struggling to control Tokugawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tokugawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Belly wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Tokugawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
Belly wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Belly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Tokugawa has his foot on Belly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belly works his way back into a safe position though.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now.
Belly passes into half guard. #SUB#
Belly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tokugawa is just riding it out for now. Belly eventually gives up the hold.
Belly is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tokugawa manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now.
Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Belly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Belly lands a jab to the head.
Tokugawa cracks Belly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tokugawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Tokugawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Belly misses the jab.
Belly wants to clinch but Tokugawa slips to the side
and Tokugawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokugawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly looks to land a combination but Tokugawa avoids it well.
Belly thuds a left hand into Tokugawa's body.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Belly.
Belly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belly blocks the body kick.
It looked like Belly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Belly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa lands with a right hand.
Belly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokugawa.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jello Belly is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Belly gets a clinch.
Belly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tokugawa after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Belly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belly lands with a cross.
Tokugawa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tokugawa connects with a right hand. Belly shakes it off.#TD2#
Tokugawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Belly pushes Tokugawa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belly throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belly shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokugawa tries to sprawl out of it but Belly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokugawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Belly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Tokugawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Belly misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly lands with an overhand left.
Tokugawa cracks a nice hook into Belly's ribs.
Belly tries to clinch up.
Belly scores with a punch to the head.
Tokugawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
Tokugawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Belly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tokugawa to the mat! Tokugawa manages to get full guard.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokugawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard. #REVB#
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around?
Belly is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa content to stall in guard here.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Tokugawa scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Tokugawa is in close to Belly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tokugawa preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belly holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tokugawa postures up in Belly's guard and throws a big left but Belly blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tokugawa looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jello Belly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa lands with a right hand.
Belly fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Belly closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the cage.#TD#
Belly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tokugawa can't fight it off and eventually Belly manages to take the fight to the floor. Tokugawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello Belly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Belly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tokugawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belly. #T1#
Tokugawa gets full guard.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly advances to half guard. #SU#
Belly escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tokugawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Belly is looking to clinch but Tokugawa is avoiding it.
Belly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Tokugawa circles away. #CL2#
Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Belly against the cage.
Belly blocks an uppercut.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Belly has hold of one of Tokugawa's legs. Tokugawa is fighting the takedown attempt but Belly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belly pulls Tokugawa in close to prevent any damage.
Tokugawa trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom.
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Belly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belly wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T3#
Tokugawa 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.
Belly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Belly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Belly gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belly lands a two punch combo.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Belly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tokugawa throws a head kick but Belly moves out of range.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Belly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belly is pushing down on Tokugawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tokugawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belly is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokugawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tokugawa has an active guard here but Belly has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belly, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
Jello Belly made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Tokugawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Belly down.
Tokugawa misses with a kick to the body.
Belly throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Belly takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokugawa. #TD#
Belly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tokugawa's guard.
Tokugawa 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.
Belly passes into half guard.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Belly keeps him under control.
Tokugawa trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up. #T1#
Belly wants to stand up but Tokugawa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Belly passes to full mount!
Belly is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Belly with the ground and pound from mount. #SU#
Belly get's back to his feet.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Belly closes the distance and clinches.
Belly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tokugawa is defending well.#T2##TD2#
Tokugawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belly regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Belly is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tokugawa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Belly's body to avoid the submission. Belly has instead reached around Tokugawa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Belly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Belly saw that one coming.
McDade throws a nice head kick!
McDade throws a jab when Belly was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belly.
Belly misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
McDade misses with a hook. Belly ducked under it nicely.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Belly blocks a head kick by McDade.
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Belly's head back.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
McDade lands with a nice body punch.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade scores with a head kick. Belly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McDade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.#T1#
Belly misses with a combination
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly fails to land with a series of punches.
Belly ducks right into an uppercut from McDade.
McDade sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly lands a nice shot that snaps McDade's head back.
Belly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Belly misses with a body punch
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belly has time to react.
McDade lands with a cross. #ROC2#Belly is rocked!#CL#
Belly forces McDade back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Belly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade pushes Belly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDade lands a right hand. #TD#
Belly pulls McDade into guard.
Belly seems to have got his legs back now.
McDade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
McDade passes Belly's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Belly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belly is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Belly tries to roll over but McDade keeps him under control.
McDade stops Belly from getting back to his feet.
McDade is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Belly gets back to full guard.
McDade trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDade slips a jab from Belly.
Belly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDade. That did some damage!
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDade throws a nice looking combination but Belly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.#T4#
McDade takes one on the button.
Belly tries to clinch up.
Belly misses with a looping left.
McDade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Belly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Belly counters with a stiff right hand.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade catches Belly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belly on the side of the head.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly wants to clinch up but McDade keeps it at a distance.
Belly looks to clinch
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
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#
Belly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from McDade.
Belly walks into a left hand.
Belly avoids the head kick by McDade.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDade scores with a push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belly, as that shot connected. #CL#
Belly takes the fight into the clinch.
Belly with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Belly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belly throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belly looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Belly fails with a takedown attempt.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Belly ducks down to avoid it.
Belly throws a right hand that McDade ducks under and follows up with a left that McDade also avoids with ease.#T1#
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
Belly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belly ducks right into an uppercut from McDade.
Belly lands with a hook. McDade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDade thuds his right hand into Belly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Belly - just one landing.
McDade cracks Belly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - McDade circles away.
McDade lands with a hook. Belly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Belly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but McDade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
McDade misses with a series of wild punches.
Belly misses with a hook. McDade ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly is looking to clinch but McDade is avoiding it.
A lazy left from McDade finds it's target.
Belly slips under a jab.
McDade moves out of range as Belly strikes.
Belly misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Belly walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Belly.
McDade throws a monster overhand right that drops Belly! McDade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!
Jello Belly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 33: Gora vs Panda
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Belly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bresnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belly!

Belly throws Bresnar to one side and escapes!
Belly tests Bresnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Bresnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bresnar walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bresnar lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Belly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bresnar slips under a jab from Belly.
Bresnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Bresnar saw that one coming.
Belly connects with a looping right hand.
Belly closes the distance but Bresnar moves to the side #TD#
and Bresnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belly! #T1#
Bresnar is looking to take a break and control but Belly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bresnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Belly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bresnar trying to control the position but Belly is working away. #SUB#
Bresnar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bresnar but great work by Belly.
Belly grinds an elbow into Bresnar's temple.
Belly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Bresnar regains half guard.
Belly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bresnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belly uses his free foot to push down on Bresnar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bresnar.
Belly looking to control but Bresnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU2#
Belly stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bresnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bresnar tries to counter with a takedown but Belly is quick to defend against it.
Bresnar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar. #TD#
Bresnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly is trying to get back to half guard.
Belly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belly wants to control but Bresnar postures up.#T3#
Belly regains half guard.
Belly is staying active underneath Bresnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belly has hold of Bresnar's hands but Bresnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bresnar looks to land a strike but Belly avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belly has Bresnar pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Bresnar throws an elbow that misses. Belly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bresnar's guard. Nice move by Belly!#REVB##T4#
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bresnar has his hands on Belly's head, controlling the position.
Belly advances position into side control!
Belly moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Belly goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bresnar is on top in guard.
Bresnar distracts Belly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Belly throws a right hand that Bresnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bresnar also avoids with ease.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belly throws a jab when Bresnar was well out of range.
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Jach Bresnar has been cut.
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bresnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belly throws out the jab.
Belly takes a swing at Bresnar's ribcage but misses.
Bresnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Belly throws a hook to the side of Bresnar's head but Bresnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belly lands a lovely overhand right.
Bresnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belly lands a glancing blow to the side of Bresnar's head.#ROC2#Bresnar is rocked!
Bresnar staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bresnar as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Bresnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bresnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jello Belly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bresnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Nice shot by Belly.
A jab from Belly misses.
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belly with a hook.
Bresnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belly.
Belly throws a hook but Bresnar blocks it.
Belly is looking to clinch.
Bresnar attempts a counter takedown but Belly avoids it well and moves away.
Bresnar jabs Belly right on the nose. Belly blinks but takes it well.
Belly throws a body kick that misses.
Belly lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Belly pulls guard effortlessly.
Bresnar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly managing to control the position.
Bresnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Bresnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Belly has wrist control.
Bresnar looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Belly punishes Bresnar's body with a nice straight punch.
Jach Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belly lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Belly scores with a four punch combination!
Belly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Jach Bresnar's cut is getting worse.
Belly misses with a hook #TD#
so Bresnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Belly looking for a guillotine here but Bresnar defends easily. #T4#
Belly keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
Bresnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jach Bresnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bresnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bresnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belly.
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
As Belly tries to get set, Bresnar tries to push him back and clinch up but Belly manages to avoid the attempt.
Belly looks to land a left hand but Bresnar moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Belly pushes Bresnar up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Belly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bresnar is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bresnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar postures up in Belly's guard and throws a big left but Belly blocks it. #T1#
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
Bresnar postures up in Belly's guard and throws a big left but Belly blocks it.
Belly wants to sweep but no luck.
Belly pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage.
Bresnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bresnar won't allow Belly to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belly is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Bresnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belly forces his way into half guard.
Belly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bresnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Belly decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Belly scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Bresnar coming out on top.
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bresnar moves in looking to clinch but Belly pushes him off.
Belly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belly lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Bresnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Belly scores with a hook to the body. Bresnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belly throws a jab when Bresnar was well out of range.
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bresnar avoids a kick to the body.
Jach Bresnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bresnar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belly checks it well.
Belly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bresnar misses the target.#TD#
Bresnar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belly on his heels. He'll look to pass Belly's guard now, I'm sure.
Bresnar throws a strike but Belly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bresnar trying to keep a closed guard but Belly is proving a slippery customer.
Belly looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Belly is still trying to improve position.
Jello Belly has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bresnar looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Bresnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belly is one step ahead there.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bresnar has his foot on Belly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belly works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belly 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
After the big win, Jello Belly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Belly misses with a hook
and Nyla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Belly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belly moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Belly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nyla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nyla slips a jab and a cross from Belly.
Belly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nyla's hands.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Belly moves away and avoids it.
Nyla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Belly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nyla counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nyla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belly moves away.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Nyla throws an off balance right hand
and Belly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belly throws a good cross that connects.
Belly throws a head kick that misses
and Nyla counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyla wants to clinch up but Belly keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Belly has managed to clinch.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nyla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belly avoiding damage.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Belly pulls guard.
Nyla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nyla is fighting to break Belly's control of his arms but Belly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nyla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belly pulls Nyla in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Belly working a defensive guard but Nyla passes into half guard.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Belly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nyla is working away from the top position though.
Belly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nyla not doing much here.
Belly trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Belly wants to improve his position but Nyla is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belly misses with a looping right.
Belly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belly swings for the body but Nyla moves out of range.
Nyla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nyla takes one on the button.#TD2#
Belly shoots in and bounces Nyla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nyla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nyla trying to control the position here. #T4#
Nyla is trying to control the position but Belly postures up. #SU2#
Belly stands and steps away. Nyla gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Belly throws a lazy head kick
and Nyla counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nyla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Nyla as Belly shoots in.
Nyla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sammy Nyla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
Belly needs to keep his hands up - Nyla had a free shot at his head there.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belly stalks Nyla and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyla's face. Nyla staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Belly closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Belly with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Nyla misses.
Belly throws out a counter right but Nyla avoids it with no problem.
Belly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Belly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Belly clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Nyla.
Belly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Belly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nyla smiles and moves away.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Belly moves away and avoids it.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Belly misses with a combination
and Nyla counters with a right hand to the body.
Belly throws an off balance right hand
and Nyla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyla keeps the fight on the outside.
Jello Belly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Belly staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Belly.
Belly slips a jab from Nyla.
Belly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belly misses with a hook.
Belly throws a poor cross that misses
and Nyla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belly throws a right hand that misses
and Nyla counters with a huge left! Belly is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nyla isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Belly from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nyla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!
Sammy Nyla retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bastiat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Belly.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belly.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Belly cracks Bastiat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastiat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastiat circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Belly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belly tries to pull guard but Bastiat won't allow it.
Belly tries to pull guard but Bastiat holds him up against the cage and eventually Belly drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Belly is working for takedown but Bastiat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bastiat walks away with a smile on his face. Belly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Belly.
Belly looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Belly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly throws the kick towards the body but Bastiat avoids it.
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly shoots in for a takedown but Bastiat shows good takedown defense.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastiat circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastiat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belly misses with a hook. Bastiat ducked under it nicely.
Belly swinging wildly here. #T2#
Belly throws out a loose jab but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Belly lands a left and a right that send Bastiat crashing to the mat, dazed. Belly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
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!
Belly throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Belly finish him?
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastiat.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly tries to clinch there but Bastiat circles away.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Belly rushes Bastiat and presses him up against the cage.
Belly avoiding damage.
Belly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bastiat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Belly is trying to trip Bastiat. He has hold of a leg but Bastiat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bastiat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belly.
Belly wanted to stand there but Bastiat had control of the position.
Bastiat seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastiat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belly passes Bastiat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bastiat is not content to let Belly control the position.
Belly uses his free foot to push down on Bastiat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bastiat.
Bastiat wants to control but Belly is having none of it.#SU#
Belly stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
Belly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastiat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belly somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly throws a looping overhand right but Bastiat ducks down to avoid it.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Belly is looking to clinch.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastiat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly shoots for a takedown but Bastiat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Belly moves into range and clinches up with Bastiat.
Bastiat is pressed up against the cage. Belly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bastiat down to the mat. Bastiat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belly misses with a double jab
and Bastiat counters with a left and a right that stings Belly.
Belly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastiat as he avoids it easily.
Belly scores with a one two! Bastiat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Belly misses.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Bastiat slips under a jab.
Bastiat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastiat can do to turn this around?
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
A big right from Belly misses.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Belly.#T1#
Belly wants to clinch.
Belly looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Bastiat saw that one coming.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastiat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belly!
Belly misses with a hook. Bastiat ducked under it nicely.
Belly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belly tries to clinch but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A cross from Belly lands.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Bastiat saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belly looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belly tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jello Belly is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastiat blocks a jab.#T3#
Belly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belly tries to clinch up.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Belly.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastiat on the side of the head.
Bastiat defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Belly misses with a takedown
and Bastiat counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Belly misses with a wild combination.
Bastiat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belly misses with a looping left.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly misses with a double jab.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastiat avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastiat defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Belly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastiat manages to avoid it.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belly tries to clinch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belly.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bastiat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belly throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Bastiat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belly.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastiat avoids the body shot from Belly.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly misses with a wild combination.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Belly.
A jab from Belly misses.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Belly.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastiat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belly throws out the jab.
Belly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Belly.
Bastiat slips a jab from Belly.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a left and a right that stings Belly.
Belly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastiat is fending him off so far but Belly persists. Nope, Bastiat circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Bastiat's shoulder, as Bastiat tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly lands a body shot.
Belly misses with a straight right.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Belly misses with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belly misses the jab.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Bastiat's shoulder, as Bastiat tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Belly misses with a two punch combination.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Belly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastiat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Belly closes the distance and clinches.
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bastiat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastiat pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Belly misses with a hook.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belly throws a leg kick but Bastiat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly misses with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Belly throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.
Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Belly misses.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belly misses with a hook.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Frederic Bastiat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jello Belly thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Belly misses with an uppercut.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamenevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Kamenev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kamenev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Belly is avoiding damage well.
Belly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Belly tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belly has hold of Kamenev's hands but Kamenev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belly tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Belly is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev wants to control but Belly is keeping him busy.
Belly trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Belly pushes Kamenev off looking to stand but Kamenev dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Kamenev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Belly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamenev throwing strikes but missing.
Kamenev trying to move into half guard but instead Belly has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Belly stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Kamenev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Belly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belly wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kamenev uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belly defends it easily.
Belly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Belly lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamenev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
Kamenev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenev moves away.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belly connects with a body shot that sends Kamenev's belly button to the back.
Belly looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Belly gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain 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!
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly trying to control the position. #T1#
Kamenev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belly's head.
Belly can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Belly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamenev.
Kamenev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
Belly is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belly avoid being mounted?#T3#
Belly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belly has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Belly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamenev has passed into half guard!
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belly to regain full guard.
Kamenev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belly has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenev trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belly throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Kamenev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kamenev cracks Belly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Belly throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kamenev counters with a shoot takedown. Belly fights it but they end up in guard.

Belly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kamenev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Belly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamenev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belly is trying to pull guard but Kamenev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamenev.#TD#
Kamenev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kamenev manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev working away.
Kamenev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev is pulling down on Belly's head. It's preventing any offense from Belly, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belly is one step ahead there.
Belly trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Belly won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Belly postures up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belly is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kamenev but great work by Belly.#T3#
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Belly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenev sees it coming and defends easily.
Belly is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Kamenev is controlling Belly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belly wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Black House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev is concentrating on defense, preventing Belly from advancing position.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello Belly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jello Belly.
I think Kamenev 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Belly gets caught flat footed, as Bresnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bresnar looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Belly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bresnar is trying to control Belly's posture but Belly avoids it. #SU#
Belly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bresnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Bresnar circles away.
Belly sets himself, and Bresnar steps forward looking for the clinch! Belly avoids it this time.
Bresnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Belly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bresnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
A big right from Belly misses.
Bresnar takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A cross from Belly lands.#CL#
Belly moves into range and clinches up with Bresnar.#BC2#
Bresnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belly lands with a nice combination. Bresnar backs away looking to recover.
Belly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jach Bresnar has been cut.
Belly is looking to clinch.
Belly sets himself, and Bresnar steps forward looking for the clinch! Belly avoids it this time.#TD#
Belly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Belly is looking for a kimura here.
Bresnar manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Bresnar has his hands on Belly's head, controlling the position.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bresnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly advances position into side control!
Bresnar is looking to reverse the position.
Belly working away.
Bresnar is not content to let Belly control the position. #T3#
Bresnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Bresnar taking a bit of punishment here - Belly scoring with strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bresnar is not content to let Belly control the position. #SU#
Belly decides to stand back up. Belly steps back and let's Bresnar get back to his feet.
Belly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4##CL#
Belly instigates a clinch. #BC#
Belly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bresnar.
A big left from Belly misses.
Bresnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Belly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Belly decides to stand back up.
Belly throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Bresnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Belly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Bresnar tries to sprawl but Belly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belly trying to pass the guard but Bresnar defending well.
Bresnar tries to get to full guard but Belly has control of the leg. #SU#
Belly stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bresnar to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jach Bresnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belly scores with a hook.#TD#
Belly gets the takedown into side control.
Belly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bresnar keeps working.
Belly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bresnar!
Bresnar is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action. #SU#
Belly stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.#TD2#
Bresnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belly did well to prevent Bresnar getting side control.

Belly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belly, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Belly there.#T1#
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Bresnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belly wants to clinch.
Bresnar jabs at Belly's body.
Bresnar tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belly misses with a wild combination.
Jello Belly is winning the standup battle so far.
Bresnar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bresnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bresnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Bresnar sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bresnar can do to turn this around?
Belly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bresnar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Belly gets caught flat footed, as Bresnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
Bresnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Belly has wrist control.
Bresnar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bresnar trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Canadian Combat Academy inform us that Bresnar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Belly is pushing down on Bresnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bresnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Belly maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bresnar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Belly has cracked it and Bresnar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Belly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly very nearly forgot to thank Carnage amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Segura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Belly for as long as he can get away with.
Belly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Segura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belly, who protects the arm well.
Belly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Segura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Segura with the ground and pound but Belly regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Belly is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura looks to land a strike but Belly avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Segura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
Segura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Segura is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belly is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Belly wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Belly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Segura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Segura controlling from the top position.
Segura tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Belly misses. #T3#
Good shot there by Belly.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Belly gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Segura counters with a single leg into guard. Belly didn't expect that.

Belly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Segura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Belly pulls guard effortlessly.
Segura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Segura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Segura is looking to pass Belly's guard but actually Belly recovers to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura controlling from the top position.
Belly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Belly is pulling down on Segura's head to control his posture.
Segura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Segura controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura wants to get up but he can't break Belly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Belly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
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#
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Segura circles away quickly and effectively.
Belly closes the distance but Segura moves to the side
and Segura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belly misses the body punch
and Segura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Segura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belly throws a counter combo.#TD#
Segura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Belly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Belly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Segura is able to avoid easily.
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!#TD#
Belly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Segura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Segura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Segura is looking to advance position but Belly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Segura can't escape the position.
Belly wants to control the pace but Segura is squirming around nicely.
Segura tries to lock up and control but Belly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Belly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Segura is looking to clinch but Belly is avoiding it.
Segura throws a body kick that misses.
Segura scores with a three punch combo!
Belly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Segura wants to stand but Belly is controlling his arm.
Segura is staying tight to Belly's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Segura is trying to get an arm triangle but Belly is defending well. #T2#
Belly is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
Segura laying and praying for a moment but Belly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Belly is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Segura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Segura is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Belly keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segura wants to take a breather but Belly is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Belly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Segura was covering up waiting for the punch and Belly finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Segura working for a triangle but Belly defends it easily.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Belly trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
Belly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Segura's guard.
Belly connects with a couple of short punches.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belly trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
Segura is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Belly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jello Belly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Segura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belly seems a little lost for a moment, as Segura dominates the positioning.
Segura cracks Belly with a big right hand but Belly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Segura tries to stand but Belly is controlling his head.
Segura tries to score with some ground and pound. Belly controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Segura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belly keeps working.
Segura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Segura is trying to ground and pound but Belly uses the momentary lack of control by Segura to regain half guard. #T1#
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
Segura is looking to take a break and control but Belly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Segura is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Segura is going to stand back up.
Belly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Segura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Segura gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Segura won't allow Belly to sweep him here. #T3#
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly 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.
Belly is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Belly trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Segura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belly!
Segura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belly throws a fast counter high kick but Segura manages to duck under it in time.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Belly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Belly gets caught napping as Segura dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain guard.

Belly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Segura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Belly goes for a takedown attempt but Segura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Segura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura slips under a jab from Belly.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Segura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Segura walks into a straight right hand from Belly.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jello Belly.
I've got Belly 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jello Belly waved his t-shirt featuring Carnage's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rome clinches up with Belly and pushes him back against the cage.
Rome pushes Belly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
Belly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rome pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rome has a couple of punches blocked by Belly.
Still in the clinch, Rome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belly blocks an uppercut.
Belly blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belly. #BC#
Belly breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rome has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rome as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rome closes the distance and pushes Belly back into the cage.
Belly is trying to drag Rome to the mat but Rome just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belly takes a shot to the head.
Belly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rome prevents it.
Belly fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Belly has clasped his hands together around Rome's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rome is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rome prevents Belly from improving position. #SU#
Belly stands up.
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Rome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belly throws a big shot that misses.
Rome walks into a left hand.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Rome feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rome drives through with a takedown into Belly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Belly pushes Rome off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rome moves away from the strike by Belly. #TD2#
Rome shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Belly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rome is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rome works his way into full mount! #T2#
Rome is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Belly is looking to improve his position but Rome isn't that keen on the idea.
Belly wants to hold on but Rome pushes him away.
Belly working to try and regain half guard.
Belly is squirming around, avoiding Rome's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Belly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belly is working to get back to half guard.
Rome sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belly tries to reverse the position but Rome maintains control.
Rome trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Curtis Rome will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rome moves into range and clinches up with Belly.
Belly is trying to pull guard but Rome has him pressed against the cage.
Rome throws a punch but it's blocked by Belly.
Belly tries for a takedown but Rome manages to get underhooks.
Belly takes a shot to the head.
Rome throws a punch but it's blocked by Belly.
Belly jumps guard but Rome stands there with Belly around his waist. Belly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Belly blocking some punches.
Belly fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Belly pulls Rome into guard.
Belly is pulling down on Rome's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Rome avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rome sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Belly doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rome paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Belly - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly gave a mention to Carnage in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 128 Contreiras Vs Bol
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Rome scores with a takedown into Belly's guard.
Rome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
Rome is pushing down on Belly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belly is fighting to maintain full guard but Rome has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belly keeps working.
Rome stalling away here and it's allowed Belly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome passes Belly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Belly has his hands clasped together around Rome's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Rome wants to work for an arm triangle but Belly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belly won't allow Rome to pass to mount.
Rome is just content to waste time from the top position. Belly takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome trying to move into half guard but instead Belly has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belly won't allow Rome to sweep him here.
Rome seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.#T2#
Belly looking to pass the guard.
Belly stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.#SUB#
Rome is looking for a triangle but Belly pushes his legs off easily.
Rome 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.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rome looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Rome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Belly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Belly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Belly controls Rome momentarily but Rome frees himself.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.
Belly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rome is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belly is trying to hold Rome in close to prevent damage but Rome has managed to pass into half guard.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Belly is defending well.
Rome stalling away here and it's allowed Belly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome passes Belly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rome trying to advance position but Belly counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Belly misses with a looping right.
Belly looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.#TD2#
Belly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rome's guard.
Rome keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Belly keeps trying to improve his position.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belly is aware though and is defending well.
Rome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Rome tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Belly advances position into side control!
Belly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rome keeps working.
Rome tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Belly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Belly falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rome to counter with a crisp jab.
Belly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rome counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Belly.
Rome lands a head kick. Belly smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Rome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belly to the ground. Rome is now in Belly's guard.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belly can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Belly is looking for a triangle but Rome pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Belly is defending well. #SUB#
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Belly is defending well.
Belly gets back to half guard.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Belly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belly is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Belly defends the submission attempt.
Belly is controlling Rome's trapped leg to prevent Rome from advancing to side control.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rome stalling away here and it's allowed Belly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Belly 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.
Rome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome is looking to stand up but Belly won't let him.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rome keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jello Belly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Belly misses with an uppercut.
Belly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rome.
Belly tries to clinch
and Rome makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Belly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belly is looking to advance position but Rome won't allow it.
Belly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is looking to improve his position.
Rome is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rome defends it well. #T1#
Belly is keen to just control but Rome is a slippery customer.
Belly wants to pass to mount but Rome is defending the position.
Belly thows a huge punch but Rome dodges it nicely.
Rome wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly uses his free foot to push down on Rome's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rome.
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2##SU2#
Belly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Belly misses with a hook. Rome ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Rome shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belly is trying to defend but Rome finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belly is positioning himself well to prevent Rome advancing to mount.
Belly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rome's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rome's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Belly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rome has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Belly is hanging on to Rome's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Rome tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Belly. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB2#
Belly looking to break Rome's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rome remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Belly will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Rome's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Belly looking to hold on to the position here but Rome rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Belly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard. #REVR#
Rome wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Rome forces his way into half guard.
Belly is in trouble now - Rome has advanced to mount!
Belly gets back to half guard.#T4#
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belly keeping hold of Rome's head, controlling as best he can.
Rome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belly keeps working.
Belly wants to improve his position but Rome is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belly 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Belly lands a nice shot that snaps O Brien's head back. #CL2#
O Brien pushes Belly up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belly can't get the takedown.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belly blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Belly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Belly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Belly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belly. #TD2#
O Brien pulls guard successfully.
O Brien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard. #REVB#
Belly is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly wants to sweep here but O Brien controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Belly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Brien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belly 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#
Belly trying to pass the guard but O Brien defending well.
O Brien is trying to maintain the position but Belly is very close to passing his half guard.
Belly wants to stand but O Brien has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Brien defends it well.
Belly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Brien trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up. #T3#
Belly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belly wants to pass the guard but O Brien is defending well. #SU#
Belly stands up from half guard. #TD#
Belly gets the takedown into side control.

O Brien throws Belly to one side and escapes!
Belly looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well. #TD2#
O Brien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien is looking to work some ground and pound but Belly has wrist control.
O Brien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Brien working his ground and pound in the gym.
Belly has momentary wrist control but O Brien slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Belly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belly is on top in guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Brien holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Belly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belly postures up.
Belly trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien tries to clinch but Belly moves out of range.
Belly swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Belly connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.#CL#
Belly instigates a clinch.
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belly backwards.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Belly has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Belly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Brien is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belly misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is trying to pull guard but O Brien turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Brien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belly tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #T1#
Belly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belly throws out the jab.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
O Brien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Brien lands in his opponent's guard.
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Brien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Brien works over Belly with some ground and pound from guard.
Belly trying to control the position. #T2#
O Brien chips away with some ground and pound.
O Brien stands up over Belly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Brien postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belly pulls O Brien in close to prevent any damage.
Belly 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.#T3#
Belly seems keen to control O Brien's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
O Brien closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belly quickly recovers to half guard.
Belly is looking to control O Brien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belly avoid being mounted?
Belly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belly.
Belly is trying to control the position but O Brien postures up.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.#T4#
O Brien throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
O Brien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belly wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Belly working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Brien is fighting to break Belly's control of his arms but Belly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien 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##CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Belly.
Belly goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Brien prevents it. #TD2#
O Brien jumps into guard, dragging Belly to the mat.
O Brien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
O Brien wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
O Brien postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.#T1#
O Brien has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belly is proving hard to escape from.
Belly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving. #SUB#
Belly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Brien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belly is tightening it up a little... O Brien has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! O Brien reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! O Brien taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jello Belly!
During a confident post fight interview, Jello Belly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Belly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rohl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rohl.
Rohl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rohl needs to keep his hands up - Belly had a free shot at his head there.
Belly misses with a head kick.
Rohl 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.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belly lands a jab to the head.
Belly throws a right hand that Rohl ducks under and follows up with a left that Rohl also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Belly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Belly blocks the body kick.
Belly tries to bum rush Rohl with a series of wild strikes but Rohl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Belly.#T1#
Belly lands a nice shot to the body.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rohl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belly is out of range. #TD2#
Belly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Rohl bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Belly misses with an uppercut. Rohl saw that one coming.#CL2#
Belly moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohl misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rohl.
Belly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rohl prevents the takedown attempt.
Curtis Rohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
Belly goes for a takedown attempt but Rohl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belly cracks Rohl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belly fails to land with a series of punches.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rohls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Rohl throws a low kick, looking for Belly's leg but Belly calmly moves out of range.
Rohl lands a body shot.
Rohl tries to work over Belly's front leg with a kick but Belly checks it. #CL#
Rohl has Belly up against the cage in a clinch.
Rohl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rohl is trying to maintain a safe position but Belly gets an underhook and turns Rohl into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rohl throws an elbow but misses.
Rohl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rohl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belly's defenses.
Rohl tries to land knees in the clinch but Belly avoids the damage to the body.
Rohl looking to slow down the pace here.
Belly digs a right hand underneath Rohl's ribcage. Rohl let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Belly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rohl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rohl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Rohl landing some decent shots from guard.
Rohl throws a big right hand that misses.
Rohl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rohl preventing the sweep.
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rohl manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Belly won't allow Rohl to sweep him here.
Rohl keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Belly is pushing down on Rohl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rohl is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rohl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belly is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rohl is staying active underneath Belly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rohl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Belly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rohl to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rohl shrugs it off.
Belly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rohl tries to lock up and control but Belly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belly with shots to the head and body - Rohl looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Belly jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rohl is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rohl and Belly has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SU2#
Belly stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rohl avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Rohl.
Belly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Belly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rohl. #TD2#
Belly shoots in and bounces Rohl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Rohl is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Belly is trying to break the clinch but Rohl is controlling him.
Rohl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Belly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Belly decides to pull guard.
Belly pulls Rohl in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Rohl lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Belly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rohl trying to land knees to the body.
Rohl missing with knees to the body.
Belly lands with a left to the head.
Rohl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belly avoids it.
Belly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rohl prevents it.
Belly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curtis Rohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
Rohl lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Belly jumps guard and drags Rohl to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rohl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rohl postures up. #T2#
Rohl trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom.
Rohl landing with the ground and pound.
Rohl throwing strikes but missing.
Belly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rohl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belly trying to control the position.
Rohl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jello Belly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rohl wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Rohl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rohl wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Belly.#CL2#
Belly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belly wants a takedown but no success here.
Belly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rohl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Belly manages to pull guard.
Rohl throws an elbow that misses. Belly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rohl's guard. Nice move by Belly!#REVB##T4#
Belly looking to pass the guard.
Belly stopping the sweep attempt from Rohl.
Belly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rohl is pressing down on Belly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rohl trying to control the position here.
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rohl, not yet.
Belly wants to control from the top but Rohl keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jello Belly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Belly finds it's target.
Jello Belly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rohl takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Rohl is rocked!
Belly tries to bum rush Rohl with a series of wild strikes but Rohl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Rohl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belly 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belly - that will leave a mark!
Rohl seems to have got his legs back now.
Belly shoots in looking for a takedown but Rohl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rohl tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Belly manages to circle out of the way.
Rohl defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Rohl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Belly.
Belly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rohl connects with a body shot.
Belly tries to clinch but Rohl moves out of range.
Belly lands with a nice body kick.
Rohl with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belly dives in for a single leg takedown but Rohl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A jab from Belly misses.
Belly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rohl tries to counter by clinching up but Belly breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Belly misses.
Belly scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Belly moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Belly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rohl postures up in Belly's guard and throws a big left but Belly blocks it.
Rohl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
Rohl throws a big right hand that misses.
Rohl trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Belly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rohl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rohl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Rohl throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
Belly seems keen to control Rohl's posture.
Belly is trying to control the position but Rohl postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rohl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rohl is in close to Belly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belly wants to sweep here but Rohl controlling him for the moment.
Rohl tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Rohl working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Rohl works over Belly with some ground and pound from guard.
Belly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rohl stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Belly throws up his legs and catches Rohl in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rohl tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Belly! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Wilcox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Belly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belly fails to pull guard.
Belly is trying to drag Wilcox to the mat but Wilcox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilcox lands a left hand. #TD2#
Belly turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox gets back to half guard.
Wilcox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wilcox trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up.
Belly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilcox is looking to escape. #T1#
Wilcox controls the position.
Wilcox is desperately trying to improve his position but Belly has a good base and remains in mount.
Belly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilcox really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Belly working for a guillotine from mount but Wilcox is in no mood to give up.
Belly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belly working Wilcox over with strikes here.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilcox is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wilcox bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wilcox throwing strikes but missing.
Belly keeping full guard, as Wilcox tries to pass.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilcox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belly's guard.
Belly is looking for a sweep. Wilcox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilcox wants to control but Belly is keeping him busy.
Wilcox is thwarting Belly's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wilcox is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well.
Belly trying to control from the bottom.
Wilcox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Belly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilcox wants to take a breather but Belly is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilcox wants to pass to mount but Belly is defending the position. #SUB#
Wilcox seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well. #SUB#
Wilcox is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jello Belly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wilcox is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Belly moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.
Belly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox dodges the punch combination from Belly.
Belly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilcox throws a jab when Belly was well out of range.
A combination from Wilcox does no damage.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Donovan Wilcox has been cut.
Nice shot by Wilcox.
Belly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Belly.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Wilcox looks to land a left hand but Belly moved out of range nicely.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Belly. Those never looked like landing.
Belly throws a lazy right hand but Wilcox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilcox slips a jab from Belly.
Belly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilcox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A good leg kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilcox tests Belly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilcox's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilcox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Belly.
Nice straight punches there by Wilcox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilcox.
Belly throws a series of punches but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilcox lands a head shot.
Belly blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
A shot to the liver by Belly. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Wilcox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belly checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilcox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Wilcox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilcox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belly throws a jab when Wilcox was well out of range.
Wilcox lands a jab to the nose.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Belly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Belly.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Belly.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belly can do to turn this around?
Belly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilcox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Belly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly is looking to land body kicks.
Belly misses with a shot to the body
and Wilcox counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Wilcox.
A lazy left from Wilcox finds it's target.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilcox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
Wilcox scores with a nice head shot.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wilcox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Wilcox.
Belly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilcox as he avoids it easily.
Belly scores with a jab to the head.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilcox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Wilcox.
Wilcox scores with a jab to the head.
Belly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilcox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belly throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Belly closes the distance and pushes Wilcox back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilcox smiles and moves away.
Belly tries to clinch there but Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Belly is quick to defend against it.
Wilcox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belly in his tracks. #T4#
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belly to score with a decent uppercut.
Belly dodges the punch combination from Wilcox.
Belly blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Belly blocks a low kick nicely.
A cross from Wilcox lands.
Belly moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Belly cracks Wilcox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilcox thumps Belly with a low kick.
Belly is looking to clinch but Wilcox is avoiding it.
Belly looks to throw the jab but Wilcox is out of range.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belly shoots in for a takedown but Wilcox shows good takedown defense.
Donovan Wilcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
A lazy left from Wilcox finds it's target.
Belly misses with a combination
and Wilcox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Wilcox.#CL2#
Belly has Wilcox up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wilcox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Wilcox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut.
That's time! Wilcox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Belly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donovan Wilcox is winning the standup battle so far.
Belly lands with a nice combination. Wilcox backs away looking to recover.
Belly scores with a one two! Wilcox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Wilcox is rocked!
Belly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Wilcox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belly looks to throw the jab but Wilcox is out of range.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Belly is quick to defend against it.
Wilcox seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilcox is looking to slow Belly down with leg kicks.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox is looking to counter the offense by Belly and move into the clinch.
Belly lands a two punch combo.
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!
Wilcox scores with a shot to the body.
Belly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belly misses with a looping right.
Wilcox cracks Belly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Wilcox.
Belly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilcox avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilcox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Belly misses with a wild combination.
Wilcox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belly tries to bum rush Wilcox with a series of wild strikes but Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilcox lands a glancing blow to the side of Belly's head.
Donovan Wilcox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belly's hands.#CL2#
Belly clinches.
Wilcox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belly is trying to push Wilcox away but Wilcox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilcox gets underhooks to prevent Belly's takedown attempt. #BC#
Wilcox manages to break the clinch.
Wilcox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belly fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan Wilcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jello Belly.
Jab from Wilcox.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Belly looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Belly moves in looking to clinch but Wilcox pushes him off.
Wilcox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.
Wilcox swats away the attempt to clinch by Belly.
Wilcox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilcox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belly misses with a looping left.
Belly thuds his right hand into Wilcox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for Wilcox.
Wilcox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Belly lands a nice hook to Wilcox's body. Wilcox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilcox throws a good cross that connects.
Belly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Wilcox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Belly is out of range. #CL2#
Belly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilcox, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilcox gets underhooks to prevent Belly's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Wilcox.
Wilcox lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Belly is trying to trip Wilcox. He has hold of a leg but Wilcox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Belly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilcox is keeping the position for now.
Wilcox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilcox wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Wilcox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Belly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilcox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belly has managed to get both his arms back between Wilcox's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wilcox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilcox keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Wilcox wants to sweep but no luck.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilcox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilcox 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Wilcox!
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

186 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

182 cm
22 yrs
175 lbs

Belly

St. Georges

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam St. Georges !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
St. Georges closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belly quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belly (0) vs (2) St. Georges
Belly tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Belly won't allow it. #SUB#
Belly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (0) vs (5) St. Georges
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount. #T1#
St. Georges 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from St. Georges .#T2#
Belly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belly gets back to half guard.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
St. Georges with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges stalling.
Belly trying to hold on to St. Georges 's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
Belly is looking to improve his position. #T4#
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Belly is defending the position.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (0) vs (8) St. Georges #T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like St. Georges 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.
You can see the frustration on Belly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Belly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St. Georges 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St. Georges is pressing down on Belly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belly is holding on for now.
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that St. Georges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Belly defending well.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.#T8#
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Belly defends it. #SUB#
Belly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges stalling.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Belly defends it. #T9#
Well, if St. Georges is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from St. Georges .#T10#
Belly regains full guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St. Georges is continuing to stall.#T11#
Belly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (2) vs (8) St. Georges
St. Georges wants to control but Belly is keeping busy.
St. Georges has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
St. Georges holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Belly trying to pass the guard but St. Georges defending well.
St. Georges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belly is working away from the top position though.
Belly is trying to control the action in half guard but St. Georges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St. Georges works his way to full guard. Good work.
St. Georges seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
The adventures of St. Georges the control monster continue. Boring.
Belly preventing the sweep.
Belly forces his way into half guard.
St. Georges gets full guard.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Georges controlling the position.
Belly is pushing down on St. Georges 's leg trying to pass to half guard. St. Georges is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Belly wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T13#
St. Georges is looking to improve his position.
St. Georges is doing well to control the position and prevent Belly from advancing to side control.
Belly wants to free his trapped foot but St. Georges is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Belly seems to be working for a kimura but St. Georges defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Belly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but St. Georges defends it. #T14#
St. Georges keeping hold of Belly's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Belly seems to be working for a kimura but St. Georges defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St. Georges defends it well. #SUB#
Belly is looking for a kimura but St. Georges is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belly to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belly works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (5) vs (8) St. Georges
St. Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 8 to 5.
Liam St. Georges took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jello Belly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs

Belly

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belly's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belly (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Belly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belly is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Belly actively working from the bottom here.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is looking to improve his position.
Rolf works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (0) vs (5) Rolf
Rolf controlling from side mount. #T1#
Belly is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rolf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belly prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Rolf stalls from top position.#T3#
Rolf laying and praying for a moment but Belly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rolf is controlling the pace.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Belly defends it.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Belly looking for submissions off his back.
Belly trying to control but Rolf postures up. #T4#
Belly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
Belly looking to control.
Rolf stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard. #T5#
Belly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belly 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.
Belly keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
Belly managing to control the position.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Rolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belly gets full guard.
Rolf is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Rolf.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf pushes down on Belly's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Belly wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy.
Rolf is taking a breather. Belly 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.
Belly trying to control from the bottom.
Rolf is controlling the pace.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Belly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Rolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T8#
Belly wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Belly won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Belly is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Belly defending well.
Rolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belly is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount. #T10#
Rolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belly is controlling Rolf's trapped leg to prevent Rolf from advancing to side control.
Rolf uses his free foot to push down on Belly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belly.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (0) vs (8) Rolf
Belly can't escape the position.
Rolf controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Belly is trying to escape the mount.
Rolf controlling the pace for now.
Rolf fails to advance to Belly's back.
Rolf controlling his opponent.
Rolf is looking to take Belly's back but instead Belly gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Rolf content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Belly gets back to full guard.
Belly pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolf has managed to get both his arms back between Belly's legs - danger averted.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Belly looking to control.
Belly keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rolf pushes down on Belly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolf stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolf is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 8 to 0.
Jakob Rolf is the new lightweight champion!
Jakob Rolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021

190 cm
26 yrs
205 lbs

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

Gracie

Belly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away. #TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Belly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is thwarting Belly's attempts to control the position.
Belly is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is taking a breather. Belly 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.#T1#
Belly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Belly#SUB2#
Gracie showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Belly looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Belly has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gracie is defending well but eventually Belly manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gracie has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jello Belly!
A victorious Jello Belly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021

169 cm
23 yrs
135 lbs

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

Berkel

Belly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Berkel gets tackled into the cage by Belly. Belly maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Belly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
Berkel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkel wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Berkel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berkel looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (0) vs (2) Belly
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkel trying to control the position. #T2#
Belly forces his way into half guard.
Belly prevents Berkel from improving his position.
Belly passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (0) vs (5) Belly
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belly prevents Berkel from getting the reversal.
Belly wants to control the pace but Berkel is squirming around nicely.
Belly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berkel is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Belly avoids the attempt from Berkel to control.
Berkel tries to reverse the position but Belly maintains control.
Belly tries to control but Berkel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Belly goes for an armbar but Berkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berkel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (5) Belly
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
Belly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berkel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 700pw that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Berkel advances to half guard.
Berkel passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (5) Belly#SUB#
Berkel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belly is now in Berkel's guard. A big mistake from Berkel there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (5) vs (7) Belly
Belly wants to control from the top but Berkel keeps moving.
Berkel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (7) vs (7) Belly
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (7) vs (9) Belly
Belly advances to half guard. #T5#
Berkel tries to get to full guard but Belly has control of the leg.
Berkel is not content to let Belly control the position.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Belly trying to pass the guard but Berkel defending well.
Berkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkel.#SUB#
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belly is pushing down on Berkel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkel is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura here.
Belly is looking to advance position but Berkel won't allow it.
Berkel is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Berkel defends it.
Berkel trying to control from the bottom.
Berkel wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (12) Belly
Berkel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7#
Belly content just to control the position here.
Berkel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berkel tries to lock up and control but Belly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkel manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Berkel wants to control but Belly is keeping busy.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berkel is defending against the submission attempts here by Belly.
Berkel trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up.
Belly passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (15) Belly
Berkel manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belly.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkel is pressing down on Belly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belly stands and throws Berkel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (18) Belly
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Berkel looks to move to half guard but instead Belly has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Berkel (7) vs (20) Belly
Belly tries to control but Berkel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Belly working for a submission but Berkel is keeping him at bay.
Berkel is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.
Berkel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Belly works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (23) Belly#T11#
Belly wants to control the pace but Berkel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Belly goes for an armbar but Berkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berkel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (9) vs (23) Belly
Berkel wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly is trying to control the position but Berkel postures up.
Berkel is looking to pass into half guard but Belly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belly is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (9) vs (25) Belly#T12#
Berkel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkel working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Berkel looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Belly pushes down on Berkel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkel is staying active underneath Belly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berkel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (9) vs (28) Belly#T13#
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkel tries to hold on but Belly postures up.
Belly controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belly trying to control but Berkel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Belly wants to finish this one by submission but Berkel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belly. #T14#
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Belly quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Belly but it's paid off an Berkel is forced to tap! Nice work by Belly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021

170 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

Sharp

Belly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Sharp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sharp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Belly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sharp (0) vs (2) Belly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Belly won't allow Sharp to sweep him here.
Sharp trying to control the position here.
Sharp's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly looking to pass the guard.
Belly trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom. #T1#
Belly stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp has control of Belly's left arm, preventing Belly from doing any damage.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Sharp is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharp is retaining full guard. #T2#
Belly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sharp's guard.
Belly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharp!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (0) vs (5) Belly
Sharp tries to reverse the position but Belly maintains control.
Belly wants to control the pace but Sharp is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sharp is now in Belly's guard. A big mistake from Belly there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (2) vs (5) Belly
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sharp trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sharp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (2) vs (7) Belly
Belly looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (2) vs (10) Belly
Belly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sharp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sharp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belly's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sharp (6) vs (10) Belly
Sharp doesn't have the hooks in and Belly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (6) vs (12) Belly
Belly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (6) vs (15) Belly
Sharp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sharp (6) vs (17) Belly#T5#
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Belly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sharp has worked his arm free - good work by Sharp!
Belly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sharp (6) vs (19) Belly
Belly looking to control but Sharp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Sharp tries to hold on but Belly postures up.
Sharp gets back to half guard.
Sharp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Belly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sharp won't allow Belly to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sharp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Belly wants to work for an arm triangle but Sharp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T7#
Sharp is trying to control but Belly passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (6) vs (22) Belly#SUB2#
Belly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
Sharp prevents Belly from moving into mount.
Sharp is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Belly trying to control the position but Sharp is working away. #SUB2#
Belly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Belly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belly working away.
Belly advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sharp (6) vs (24) Belly
Belly prevents Sharp from getting the reversal.#T9#
Belly trying to control but Sharp is having none of it. #SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sharp is desperately trying to improve his position but Belly has a good base and remains in mount.
Belly wants to control the pace but Sharp is squirming around nicely.
Sharp is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action.
Sharp tries to hold on but Belly pushes him away.
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Belly jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sharp is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sharp and Belly has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sharp!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sharp (6) vs (26) Belly
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape. #T11#
Sharp is desperately trying to improve his position but Belly has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharp is working hard here to advance position.
Sharp tries to hold on but Belly postures up.
Belly looking to control but Sharp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Sharp wants to hold on but Belly pushes him away.#SUB2#
Belly looking to secure an arm triangle but Sharp defends it well. #SUB2#
Belly has hold of Sharp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sharp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape. #T13##SUB2#
Belly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharp!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (8) vs (26) Belly
Sharp wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly is adopting a defensive guard.
Sharp trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom. #T14#
Belly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharp's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (8) vs (28) Belly
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Belly is proving a slippery customer.
Belly wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp pulls Belly in close to his closed guard and prevents Belly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Belly wins on points by 28 to 8.
A victorious Jello Belly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

179 cm
25 yrs
160 lbs

Belly

Theorist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belly shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Belly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belly tries to clinch there but Theorist circles away.
Belly tries to clinch there but Theorist circles away. #CL2#
Theorist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Theorist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Theorist has his hands on Belly's head, controlling the position.
Belly pushing down on Theorist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belly trying to mount his opponent but Theorist defends it.
Theorist keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Belly is trying to work for a kimura but Theorist is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Theorist defends it. #T1#
Theorist keeping control of the position.
Theorist is continuing to stall.
Theorist is trying to get back to full guard.
Theorist is controlling Belly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belly wants to pass to mount but Theorist is defending the position.
Theorist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belly is working hard here to advance position.
Theorist managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly preventing the sweep.
Theorist controlling Belly's posture.
Belly preventing the sweep.
Theorist is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Theorist controlling Belly's posture.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
Theorist pulls Belly in close to his closed guard and prevents Belly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Theorist 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.
Belly advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (3) vs (0) Theorist
Belly wants to control but Theorist is keeping him busy.
Belly is really struggling to control Theorist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Theorist is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Theorist tries to roll over but Belly keeps him under control.
Theorist keeping control of the position.
Belly is keen to just control but Theorist is a slippery customer.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theorist keeping hold of Belly's head, controlling as best he can.
Belly wants to pass to mount but Theorist is defending the position.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly trying to mount his opponent but Theorist defends it.
Theorist keeping control of the position. #T5#
The adventures of Theorist the control monster continue. Boring.
Theorist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Belly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theorist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theorist is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Theorist controlling Belly's posture.
Belly stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.
Theorist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belly wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (3) vs (2) Theorist
Belly managing to control the position.
Theorist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Theorist is stalling in the full guard.
Theorist preventing the sweep.
Theorist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Theorist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belly keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass. #T8#
Theorist stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly looking to control.
Theorist stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theorist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (5) vs (2) Theorist
Theorist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belly trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist has control of Belly's left arm, preventing Belly from doing any damage. #T9#
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (5) vs (4) Theorist
Theorist is looking to advance position but Belly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belly (9) vs (4) Theorist
Theorist is trying desperately to improve position.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theorist is looking to escape.
Theorist is trying to escape the mount.
Theorist is still trying to improve position.
Belly looking to control but Theorist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Theorist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Theorist wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well. #SUB#
Theorist is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Belly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Belly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Theorist is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Belly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
After winning the bout, Jello Belly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

180 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

Rolf

Belly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Belly tries to clinch but Rolf moves out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly tries to clinch but Rolf moves out of range.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Belly gets caught napping as Rolf dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (0) Belly
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolf defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rolf preventing the sweep.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Belly is trying to control the position but Rolf postures up.
Rolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf stands and throws Belly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (5) vs (0) Belly
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Rolf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Belly for as long as he can get away with.#T5##SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Rolf just content to control the position.
Belly sneaks back into half guard.
Rolf passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (8) vs (0) Belly
Rolf is staying tight to Belly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rolf continues to stall.
Belly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (8) vs (2) Belly#T7#
Rolf is trying is best to control the position here.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolf preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belly trying to control from half guard but Rolf is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly is looking to advance position but Rolf won't allow it.
Rolf controlling the position for now.
Belly wants to take a breather but Rolf is having none of it.
Rolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Belly trying to pass the guard but Rolf defending well.
Belly works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (8) vs (5) Belly
Belly tries to control but Rolf wriggling away.
Rolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belly tries to control but Rolf wriggling away.
Rolf is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T9#
Rolf is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action.
Rolf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rolf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (10) vs (5) Belly
Belly trying to control the position.
Belly being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Rolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (13) vs (5) Belly
Rolf just content to control the position. #T11#
Belly is trying to improve his position.
Belly can't do much from the bottom here.
Belly is letting Rolf control him for a moment. #T12#
Belly tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
Rolf controlling the position from side mount.
Belly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belly prevents Rolf from improving position.
Rolf slows the pace down.
Belly is trying to control Rolf's posture but Rolf avoids it. #T13#
Rolf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Belly wants to control but Rolf postures up.
A lull in the action here as Rolf stalls from top position.#T14#
Belly is looking to regain half guard here but Rolf keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belly's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

170 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

Belly

Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belly (0) vs (2) Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Belly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (2) vs (2) Silva
Belly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Belly pushes his legs off easily.
Belly looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Belly advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belly pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Belly seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Belly sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Belly wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Belly seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Belly works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (5) vs (2) Silva
Silva is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Belly is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Belly goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (5) vs (4) Silva#SUB2#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Belly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (7) vs (4) Silva#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Belly defends it easily. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Belly trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Belly has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (7) vs (6) Silva#SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Belly in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (9) vs (6) Silva#T5#
Belly stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (12) vs (6) Silva
Silva is not content to let Belly control the position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Belly sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belly pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Belly moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (15) vs (6) Silva
Belly wants to control but instead Silva manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Belly wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (18) vs (6) Silva
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belly tries to control but Silva wriggling away. #SUB#
Belly working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay. #T8#
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Belly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (18) vs (8) Silva
Belly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belly's guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Belly makes his way to full guard, as Silva worked for a kimura. #T9#
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Belly in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (20) vs (8) Silva
Silva keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass. #T10#
Belly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Belly is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Belly prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva won't allow Belly to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Belly wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Belly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (23) vs (8) Silva#T12#
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Belly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Belly (25) vs (8) Silva
Belly looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #SUB#
Belly looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13#
Belly looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Belly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belly wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Belly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belly slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is in trouble now - Belly has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (28) vs (8) Silva#SUB#
Belly has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Belly takes the fight on points by 28 to 8.
Jello Belly thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: League of Handsome Guys 1
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Belly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging England to the ground. Belly is now in England's guard.
Belly trying to control but England is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
England is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.
Belly trying to control the position from guard on top but England is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
England is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
England working for a triangle but Belly defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly throws a big elbow that misses.
Belly is pushing down on England's leg trying to pass to half guard. England is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.
England is in trouble now - Belly has advanced to mount!
England is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belly controlling his opponent.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as England is looking to escape. #T2#
England tries to get back to half guard but can't.
England wants to hold on but Belly pushes him away.#SUB#
Belly is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Belly extends the arm and England is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
After winning the bout, Jello Belly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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