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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1# Belchek stalks Horton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Horton's face. Horton staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Randy Horton has been cut.#TD2# Belchek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belchek holds on and takes a little breather. Horton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Horton preventing the sweep. Horton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belchek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Belchek keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully. Horton stopping the sweep attempt from Belchek.#T1##SUB# Belchek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horton defends well. Horton trying to control but Belchek is working from the bottom. Belchek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Belchek landing some decent shots from guard. Belchek landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Horton looking for a sweep. Not yet Horton, not yet. #ES2# Horton pushes Belchek off and gets back to his feet.
Horton swats away the attempt to clinch by Belchek. Belchek throws a nice head kick!
Belchek throws a nice outside leg kick. 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! Belchek stalks Horton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Horton's face. Horton staggers backwards, shaken. Johnny Belchek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Belchek lands with a nice combination. Horton backs away looking to recover.#T3# Horton fails with the takedown.#TD2# Horton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Belchek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belchek. Horton throws an elbow that misses. Belchek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horton's guard. Nice move by Belchek!#REVR# Horton wants to sweep but no luck. Belchek landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Belchek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4# Belchek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horton feints a counter leg kick. A nice combination there by Belchek.
Belchek lands with a nice body punch. Horton looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horton has a takedown stuffed. Johnny Belchek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Horton. Belchek cracks Horton with an open hand slap. Belchek with a nice calf kick. Belchek fails to land the takedown.#CL# Belchek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Belchek dominated that round. The cut man is working on Randy Horton's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Belchek lands with a good body shot. No luck with that takedown attempt from Belchek. Belchek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Horton counters with a single leg into guard. Belchek didn't expect that. Belchek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Horton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belchek checks a leg kick. Horton throws a right and a left that Belchek avoids nicely. Belchek lands with a nice body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Belchek throws a sloppy head kick and Horton moves out of range easily. Belchek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Belchek's corner calls for a 1-2. Belchek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Belchek tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Belchek throws a series of punches but Horton avoids them all with ease. #T1##TD2# Horton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Belchek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Horton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Horton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Belchek regains guard immediately. #ES# Belchek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Horton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belchek. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Belchek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belchek throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD# Belchek gets a takedown into half guard. Belchek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Horton wants to get back to full guard. Belchek is trying to control. Horton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Belchek slips a nice elbow through Horton's hands, connecting with Horton's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belchek lands a nice short elbow. Belchek trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom. Belchek controlling the pace. Belchek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Belchek lands with a punch from half guard. Belchek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?#T3# Belchek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Horton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belchek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ground and pound from Belchek. Belchek wants to control but Horton is keeping him busy. Horton gets full guard. Belchek advances position into side control! Belchek is putting a hurting on Horton here, landing some big shots from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horton is being controlled here. #T4# Belchek working the body and head with strikes. Belchek advances nicely into full mount. Belchek lands with some strikes. Belchek wants to control the pace but Horton is squirming around nicely. BOOM! Belchek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Horton tries to hold on but Belchek pushes him away. Belchek with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Horton is rocked! Horton is bucking up trying to escape but Belchek cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Horton is still in real trouble! Can Belchek finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Belchek connects with a bit shot that sees Horton covering up! More strikes from Belchek and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Belchek is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Belchek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Belchek swats away the attempt to clinch by Raroh. Raroh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belchek paws at him with a jab and circles away. Belchek throws a big counter combination but Raroh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Raroh tries a head kick but it misses.
Belchek changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Raroh misses with a head kick.
Belchek throws a head kick but Raroh moves out of range.
Raroh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Belchek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belchek tries for a takedown but Raroh manages to get underhooks.
Raroh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belchek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Belchek looking for a takedown. #TD2# Raroh lands a takedown into guard.
Belchek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1# Raroh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Raroh darts in trying to clinch and Belchek counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Belchek closes the distance and clinches. The referee is keeping an eye on Raroh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD# Belchek decides to pull guard. Raroh wants to stand but Belchek is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Belchek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raroh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Raroh won't allow Belchek to sweep him here. Belchek wants to stand and escape but Raroh is having none of it. Belchek pulls Raroh in close to prevent any damage. Belchek keeping moving, preventing Raroh from controlling successfully. Raroh tries to free his leg and advance position but Belchek is retaining full guard. #T3# Raroh trying to control but Belchek is working from the bottom. Raroh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Raroh. No joy for Belchek on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Belchek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raroh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raroh fails with the takedown and Belchek counters with a left and a right that stings Raroh. Raroh throws a head kick but Belchek moves out of range.
Raroh blocks a leg kick. Belchek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Belchek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Raroh is looking to clinch but Belchek is avoiding it.
Raroh has a takedown stuffed. Belchek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Raroh looks winded! Belchek is looking to score with low kicks.#TD# Belchek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raroh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Belchek is looking to take a break and control but Raroh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Belchek in side control lands a decent elbow. Belchek trying to control the position but Raroh is working away. Raroh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Belchek dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Raroh throws a front kick that sends Belchek stumbling back into the cage. Johnny Belchek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice leg kick lands there from Belchek. Belchek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Belchek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raroh avoids it really well and circles away. Belchek motions for Raroh to come forward. Belchek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Raroh fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Belchek gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Belchek breaks the clinch.
Belchek cracks Raroh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Belchek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raroh, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Belchek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raroh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belchek throws a low kick but Raroh moves out of range easily. Belchek has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Belchek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belchek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Raroh jabs at Belchek's body.#CL2# Raroh moves into the clinch. Raroh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belchek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Raroh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnny Belchek is winning the standup battle so far. Belchek blocks a head kick by Raroh.
#T2##CL2# Raroh has managed to clinch.
Raroh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raroh is breathing heavily. Raroh landing knees to the head.
Raroh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raroh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Raroh breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Belchek scores with a takedown into Raroh's guard. Johnny Belchek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Belchek stands up over Raroh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Belchek postures up.
Belchek stands up over Raroh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Belchek controls from within his opponent's guard. Belchek scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Belchek sitting in guard here, content to control. Belchek passes Raroh's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Raroh looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Belchek drops an elbow to the side of Raroh's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belchek connects with a nice short shot to Raroh's temple. Belchek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raroh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Belchek is nestled in close to Raroh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Belchek not doing much here.
Belchek working Raroh over with strikes. 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 Johnny Belchek will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Belchek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Raroh sprawls well initially but Belchek persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Raroh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Belchek keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raroh. Raroh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belchek just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Belchek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Belchek tries to land a leg kick but Raroh saw it coming and moves away.
#TD2# Raroh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belchek on his heels. He'll look to pass Belchek's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Belchek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Belchek is pulling down on Raroh's head. It's preventing any offense from Raroh, at least for the moment.#SUB# Belchek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raroh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Raroh wants to pass the guard but Belchek is keeping the position. Raroh wants to stand but Belchek is controlling his posture from full guard. Belchek pulls Raroh in close to his closed guard and prevents Raroh from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Raroh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belchek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belchek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belchek! #REVR##T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Raroh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belchek connects with a decent elbow. #SUB# Belchek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raroh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Belchek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raroh can do to turn this around? Belchek working the ground and pound. Raroh tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Belchek easily slips into full mount! #T3# Belchek is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Raroh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belchek lands a nice shot to the head. Belchek controlling from mount. Belchek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A nice elbow there by Belchek. Belchek is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Raroh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belchek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Belchek raining down shots from the mount!#T4# Belchek lands a heavy elbow. Raroh wants to hold on but Belchek pushes him away. Belchek landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Raroh is rocked! Belchek connects with a bit shot that sees Raroh covering up! More strikes from Belchek and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Belchek is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Belchek! |
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