Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Scarletwound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarletwound swings widly with a right hand
and Belmond counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Belmond rushes Scarletwound and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarletwound takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Winter Scarletwound has been cut.
Scarletwound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Scarletwound shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Belmond has hold of one of Scarletwound's legs. Scarletwound is fighting the takedown attempt but Belmond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Belmond 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.
Belmond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarletwound keeping full guard, as Belmond tries to pass. #T1#
Belmond cracks Scarletwound with a solid left hand.
Scarletwound is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmond stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
Belmond 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.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Belmond from controlling successfully.
Scarletwound is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmond stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
Scarletwound is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scarletwound.
Belmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarletwound's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Scarletwound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Scarletwound backs away, Belmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Scarletwound misses
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarletwound with the inside leg kick.
Belmond misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belmond!
Scarletwound connects with a leg kick.
Scarletwound takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Belmond scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Scarletwound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belmond.#TD#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scarletwound wants to improve his position but Belmond is controlling well.
Scarletwound trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmond manages to pass to mount!
Belmond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belmond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Belmond landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Belmond is working for a guillotine from mount but Scarletwound frees his head quite easily.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarletwound blocking the ground and pound.
Belmond with a couple of short strikes.
Belmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Belmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scarletwound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belmond wants to control the pace but Scarletwound is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter Scarletwound's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Belmond checks a low kick from Scarletwound.
Belmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarletwound should have avoided that one.
Belmond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarletwound misses with a head kick.
Belmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarletwound.
Belmond connects with a jab.
Belmond tries to clinch but Scarletwound is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Scarletwound.
Scarletwound takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scarletwound throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Scarletwound pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarletwound can do to turn this around?
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Scarletwound lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Belmond darts in and clinches Scarletwound up against the cage.
Scarletwound doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Belmond pulls Scarletwound into guard.
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond is working hard here to advance position.
Belmond has control of Scarletwound's left arm, preventing Scarletwound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Scarletwound lands a couple of elbows.
Belmond is pulling down on Scarletwound's head. It's preventing any offense from Scarletwound, at least for the moment.
Scarletwound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scarletwound trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scarletwound controls the pace.
Belmond keeping moving, preventing Scarletwound from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond thumps Scarletwound with a low kick.#T3#
Scarletwound is looking to score with low kicks.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarletwound misses with a straight right.
Belmond blocks a head kick by Scarletwound. #TD#
Belmond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belmond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Scarletwound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belmond taking a breather here. #T4#
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Belmond drags him back down.
Scarletwound tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond controls the position from side control.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winter Scarletwound's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond lands a jab.
Scarletwound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belmond.
Belmond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Belmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belmond's head.#CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming.
Belmond scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Scarletwound trying to hold on to Belmond's head to control him but Belmond postures up.
Scarletwound punching from the bottom.
Belmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scarletwound for as long as he can get away with.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmond passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scarletwound!
Belmond controlling the pace for now.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scarletwound can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belmond controlling the position easily from mount.
Winter Scarletwound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Belmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond postures up.
Belmond prevents Scarletwound from getting the reversal.
Belmond controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarletwound working to try and regain half guard.
Belmond content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmond 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1114 Rose vs. Sampson III
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Belmond misses.
Belmond connects with the punch.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Belmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmond throws a jab when Ginger was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Belmond.
Ginger throws a jab but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Ginger.
Ginger digs a good body shot into Belmond's ribs.
Ginger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmond manages to avoid it.
Ginger thows a leg kick but Belmond checks it
and Belmond counters with a nice body kick.
Belmond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ginger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from Ginger
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Belmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
It seemed like Belmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginger was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmond.
Belmond takes one to the side of the head.
Belmond throws a solid leg kick but Ginger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belmond.
Ginger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ginger.#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Ginger misses with a hook. Belmond ducked under it nicely.
Belmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belmond connects with a leg kick.
Belmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginger misses with a hook
and Belmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginger scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginger connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Belmond throws a big shot that misses.
Ginger throws a wild body kick that Belmond sees coming a mile off.
Belmond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ginger misses with a hook
and Belmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ginger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ginger.
Ginger throws a push kick but Belmond slaps the foot to one side.
Belmond tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ginger misses with a right hand
and Belmond counters with a body kick that stops Ginger in his tracks momentarily.
Ginger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ginger misses with an uppercut.
Belmond throws out a counter right but Ginger avoids it with no problem.
Belmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Belmond, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3##CL2#
Belmond rushes Ginger and presses him up against the cage.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ginger wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Belmond has picked Ginger up - he's going for a ride! Belmond dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Belmond 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.
Ginger is controlling Belmond's trapped leg to prevent Belmond from advancing to side control.
Belmond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Belmond looks to land a strike but Ginger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ginger has Belmond pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ginger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ginger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belmond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond'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#
Ginger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belmond. Belmond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Belmond is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ginger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ginger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ginger throws a body kick that misses
and Belmond counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ginger.
Belmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ginger.
Ginger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Ginger finish him?
Ginger connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Belmond out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haitian Ginger!
After winning the bout, Haitian Ginger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1110 Cango vs. Exotic
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Belmond looks to land a left hand but Tepes lV moved out of range nicely.
Tepes lV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmond.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmond is just out of range.
Belmond thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tepes lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belmond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Belmond.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Belmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes lV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belmond avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Belmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Tepes lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tepes lV moves out of range of the leg kick from Belmond.
A jab from Belmond does it's job there.
Tepes lV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Belmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepes lVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmond throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Belmond moves out of range.
It looks like Belmond has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Belmond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tepes lV fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belmond.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmond.
Belmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Tepes lV's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes lV tries to avoid it. #T3#
Tepes lV throws a sloppy body shot
and Belmond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belmond misses with an uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a left to the body.
Tepes lV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belmond doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes lV tries to move into range but Belmond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick as Belmond jumps back.
Tepes lV throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belmond on the side of the head.
Belmond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belmond misses with a kick to the body
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Belmond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Belmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Tepes lV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmond.
Belmond feints and then cracks Tepes lV's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes lV down.
Belmond throws a nice head kick!
Belmond misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV staying out of range there.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.
Belmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tepes lV sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond lands with a shot to the body.
Belmond scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepes lV is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belmond rather than just go for the knockout.
Tepes lV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Belmond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tepes lV just manages to avoid it.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes lV can do to turn this around?
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Tepes lV thinks about the counter body kick.
Belmond moves out of range as Tepes lV throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes lV takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tepes lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmond counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Tepes lV is looking to land body kicks.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Belmond scores with a jab to the head.
Belmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Tepes lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belmond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes lV tests Belmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes lV.
Belmond slips under a jab.
Belmond feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Belmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmond.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV throws a body kick that misses
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes lV thuds his shin into the meat of Belmond's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV misses with a right hand
and Belmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes lV's knee momentarily.
Tepes lV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Belmond misses its intended target.
Tepes lV throws out a counter right but Belmond avoids it with no problem.
Belmond throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Tepes lV scores with a kick to the body.
Belmond has his takedown stuffed
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmond.
Tepes lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes lV jabs at Belmond's body.
Belmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.#T4#
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes lV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belmond swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belmond thinking.
Belmond pushes Tepes lV away with a front kick.
Belmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Belmond settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes lV.
Belmond misses with a straight right.
Belmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belmond.
Tepes lV misses with a wild combination.
Belmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Belmond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tepes lV is fending him off so far but Belmond persists. Nope, Tepes lV circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Belmond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tepes lV avoids it.
Tepes lV takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV lands a glancing blow to the side of Belmond's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes lV. That's going to slow Belmond down.
Belmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Belmond settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes lV checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes lV to score with a decent uppercut.
Belmond connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Belmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes lV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmond.
A swing and a miss from Belmond.
Tepes lV is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tepes lV throws a wild body kick that Belmond sees coming a mile off.
Belmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmond misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Tepes lV releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes lV avoids the head kick by Belmond.
Tepes lV throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Belmond throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV throws a wild body kick that Belmond sees coming a mile off.
Belmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
Belmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Belmond settles back down.
Tepes lV digs a good hook to Belmond's body.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes lV catches Belmond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. 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!
Belmond throws a solid leg kick but Tepes lV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belmond.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmond manages to avoid it.#T3#
Belmond moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
Belmond throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Belmond closes the distance but Tepes lV moves to the side
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Belmond swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belmond.
Belmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes lV checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Belmond moves into the clinch.#T4#
Belmond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tepes lV prevents it.
Belmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
Tepes lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belmond can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itziar Belmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Tepes lV shrugs off.
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands. #BC#
Belmond breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes lV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 446 -
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Belmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belmond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belmond.
Belmond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Belmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox catches Belmond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.#T1#
Belmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmond staying out of range there.
Belmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belmond fails with the takedown.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itziar Belmond.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knox enables Belmond to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knox wants to stand up but Belmond is controlling him.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belmond is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Belmond slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox wants to stand but Belmond is controlling the position.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Belmond from controlling successfully.
Belmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Belmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belmond under the eye.#TD2#
Belmond shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
Belmond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard.
Belmond trying to control the pace.
Belmond is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmond is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now.
Belmond not doing much here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmond is just content to waste time from the top position. Knox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Belmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belmond controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond stops Knox from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmond staying out of range there.
Belmond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belmond tries to clinch up.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Belmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Belmond against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Belmond tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Porthos Knox has been cut.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Belmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Belmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Belmond tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmond lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmond.
Belmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Knox has Belmond up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Belmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmond counters with a thumping low kick.
Belmond moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Belmond shoots in.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmond shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Belmond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox looks to land a combination but Belmond avoids it well.
It seemed like Belmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Belmond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Belmond breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a hook but Belmond avoids it easily.#T3#
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmond.
Knox throws a head kick but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Knox misses.
Belmond scores with a leg kick.
Knox digs a good body shot into Belmond's ribs.
Belmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Belmond moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belmond staying out of range there.
Knox throws a jab when Belmond was well out of range.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmond is just out of range.#T4#
Knox misses with a hook
and Belmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belmond slips a straight right by Knox.
Belmond slips a straight right by Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Belmond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Belmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox blocks a head kick by Belmond.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belmond can pounce on him.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Belmond slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belmond eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belmond misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belmond - the referee stops the clock and Knox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belmond. Knox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 Porthos Knox will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox lands the left hand.
Belmond tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belmond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belmond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmond.
Belmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmond lands with an overhand left.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belmond scores with a jab to the head.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Belmond's ribs.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Belmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Belmond.
Belmond wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Belmond keeps him there for the moment.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond. #BC2#
Belmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmond is just out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmond moves away.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmond slips under a jab.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Belmond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knox on his heels. He'll look to pass Knox's guard now, I'm sure.
Belmond forces his way into half guard.
Itziar Belmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Belmond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox won't allow Belmond to pass to mount.
Belmond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Belmond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Still in half guard, Belmond seems content to control.
Knox tries to kick Belmond off but Belmond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belmond sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox slips a straight right by Belmond.
Belmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmond! But no joy.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Belmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Belmond pushes him off.#CL#
Belmond gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Belmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox cracks Belmond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox with a hook.
Belmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Belmond shoots in.
Knox tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 437 -
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Belmond moves into the clinch.
Belmond tries a body shot but Hakansson blocks it.
Hakansson blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hakansson is looking for a takedown.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye. #TD#
Hakansson lands a takedown into guard.
Belmond 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.
Hakansson trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond trying to control the position here. #T1#
Hakansson postures up.
Hakansson is fighting to break Belmond's control of his arms but Belmond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakansson trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belmond stuffs the takedown.
Hakansson looks for a takedown but Belmond sprawls well.
It seemed like Belmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Belmond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belmond lands a nice uppercut.
Belmond lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Belmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmond after a bit of a struggle.
Hakansson wants a takedown.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hakansson is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hakansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmond after a bit of a struggle.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hakansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belmond lands with a left to the head.
Belmond gets underhooks to prevent Hakansson's takedown attempt.
Hakansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##TD#
Hakansson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Hakansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakansson is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakansson prevents Belmond from standing back up.
Belmond is trying is best to control the position here.
Belmond tries to get to full guard but Hakansson has control of the leg.
Belmond controlling the position for now.
Belmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmond.
Belmond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond 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#
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Belmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Hakansson misses.
Belmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakansson steps away.
Hakansson goes for a double leg but Belmond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belmond continues to drive forward.
Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmond lands with a right to the head.
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Belmond manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson dodges an elbow strike from Belmond. #TD#
Hakansson has picked Belmond up - he's going for a ride! Hakansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hakansson is trying to control. Belmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Hakansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Hakansson is working for a kimura here but Belmond manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hakansson's guard.
Belmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hakansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belmond has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hakansson is proving hard to escape from.
Belmond 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##SUB#
Hakansson has his foot on Belmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Belmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hakansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmond postures up.
Hakansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmond controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakansson.
Belmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Hakansson's shoulder, as Hakansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hakansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up with Belmond, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes Belmond against the cage but Belmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belmond unleashes a big counter combination but Hakansson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Belmond.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakansson fails with the takedown
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmond throws a front kick that sends Hakansson stumbling back into the cage.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmond. That snapped Hakansson's head back.
Belmond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belmond throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belmond but Belmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakansson.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond misses with a hook. Hakansson ducked under it nicely.
Hakansson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belmond.#TD#
Hakansson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belmond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belmond 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. 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.
Hakansson misses the shot to the body.
Belmond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Belmond sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Hakansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakansson tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Belmond finds it's target.
Hakansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmond scores with a nice right hand.
Hakansson shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Belmond misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson. #CL2#
Belmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hakansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belmond stops a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Belmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
A bit of stalling here from Belmond.
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Hakansson controls the action.
Belmond is pressed up against the cage. Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belmond down to the mat. Belmond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belmond, as that shot connected.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Belmond tries to sprawl out of it but Hakansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Belmond connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belmond counters with a good low kick that Hakansson was not able to check.
Belmond leaves Hakansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.
Belmond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belmond wants it to stay on the feet.
Belmond lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belmond 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
After winning the bout, Itziar Belmond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 427 -
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Belmond connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belmond.
Late throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#CL#
Belmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Belmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Late is trying to maintain a safe position but Belmond gets an underhook and turns Late into the cage.
Nice body punch from Belmond.
A short right from Belmond.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Belmond lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Late in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond scores with a shot to the side of Late's head. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmond finish him?#T1#
Late will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belmond up against the cage.
Belmond is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Late's front leg but catches the back leg as Late tries to avoid it.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmond. #CL#
Belmond closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Little Late's cut even more.
Belmond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Late wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Late's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Little Late's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Little Late's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Little Late's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itziar Belmond!
A victorious Itziar Belmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Belmond scores with a punch to the head.
Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmond should have avoided that one.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmond moves away.#CL2#
Belmond forces Jam back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam tests Belmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Belmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Belmond.
Nice defenses there by Jam.
Belmond blocks a jab.
Belmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Belmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Belmond. #T1#
Jam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam cracks Belmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Belmond clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Belmond keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike.
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Belmond has double underhooks.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jam prevents a body shot from Belmond.
Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam wants to break free but Belmond has control.
Jam is working Belmond over against the cage.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond takes a shot to the head.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Jam is trying to break free.
Jam is trying to push Belmond away but Belmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Jam lands a body punch.
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!
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Jam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jam gets through Belmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Jam misses with some punches.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Jam controls the action.
Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away.#T3#
Jam scores with a shoulder strike.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Jam in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jam.#BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmond misses with a kick to the body
and Jam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Belmond is rocked!
Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off.
Jam jabs Belmond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jam misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Belmond has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Jam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling the position.
Jam lands a left hand.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmond.
Jam lands a nice hook to Belmond's body. Belmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond connects with a leg kick.
Belmond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jam on the side of the head. #CL2#
Belmond drives through and clinches with Jam against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Belmond rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belmond backwards. #BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmond can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Belmond closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Belmond clinches up against the cage.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Jam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Belmond. #CUT2#It looks like Toe Jam has been cut.#BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmond throws a big shot that misses.
Belmond tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmond is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Belmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam.
Belmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Jam flashes Belmond a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Belmond's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Belmond crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jam punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam!
An out of breath and clearly excited Toe Jam thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 415 - Orsic Vs Mangold
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmond quickly recovers to half guard.
Belmond keeping control of the position.
Belmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmond.
Bakarow stands and throws Belmond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belmond is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bakarow stands up and beckons Belmond to his feet. #TD2#
Bakarow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond has a closed guard, preventing Bakarow from standing up.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmond is keeping the position for now.
Bakarow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakarow throws a big right hand that misses.
Belmond managing to control the position.
Belmond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakarow's guard. #REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belmond is fighting to break Bakarow's control of his arms but Bakarow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bakarow wants to sweep here but Belmond controlling him for the moment.
Bakarow trying to control the position. #T3#
Belmond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakarow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond is looking to clinch but Bakarow is avoiding it.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Belmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Belmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Belmond. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Bakarow ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Belmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakarow, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakarow misses with a knee to the head.
Belmond throws an elbow that misses.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the head but Belmond blocks with his arms.
Bakarow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakarow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belmond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bakarow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Belmond forces Bakarow back against the cage and clinches.
Bakarow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Bakarow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Bakarow has been cut.
Belmond has Bakarow pushed against the cage.
Bakarow is struggling to control the position.
Belmond works on Bakarow's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond stalling the fight. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakarow moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Belmond gets tackled into the cage by Bakarow. Bakarow maintains the clinch. #T1#
Belmond managing to block the knees to the body from Bakarow.
Bakarow struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands. #BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Belmond.#CL#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
Bakarow has had enough of the clinch but Belmond keeps him there for the moment.
Belmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Bakarow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakarow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bakarow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belmond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Belmond lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Belmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Bakarow tries to break free but Belmond pushes him back against the cage.
Belmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakarow.
Belmond has Bakarow pressed against the cage, preventing Bakarow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bakarow lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Itziar Belmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakarow is trying to push Belmond away but Belmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belmond taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
Bakarow is trying to force a seperation but Belmond has the dominant position.#T3#
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmond.
Bakarow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belmond is defending well for now.
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
Bakarow wants to stall.
Belmond avoiding damage as Bakarow throws knees to the body.
Bakarow slowing the pace effectively.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakarow's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Bakarow in his tracks for a moment.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmond finish him?
Bakarow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Bakarow has Belmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bakarow seems to have recovered his senses.
Belmond pushes Bakarow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Bakarow 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bakarow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belmond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Bakarow looking for a takedown.
Bakarow misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow moves out of range of the leg kick from Belmond.#CL#
Belmond clinches.
Belmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Bakarow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Belmond is looking to clinch but Bakarow is avoiding it.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakarow shoots for a double leg takedown but Belmond sprawls well. He's pushed Bakarow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Belmond has Bakarow up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
Belmond blocks an elbow strike from Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Bakarow pulls guard effortlessly.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Belmond looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Belmond throwing strikes but missing.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Belmond advances to half guard.
Bakarow tries to roll over but Belmond keeps him under control.
Belmond is pressing down on Bakarow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bakarow is holding on for now.
Belmond works his way into full mount!
Belmond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Bakarow is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belmond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bakarow tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow is looking to improve his position but Belmond isn't that keen on the idea.
Sergey Bakarow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmond 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 409 -
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Nik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
Nik tries to break free but Belmond pushes him back against the cage.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Nik.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Nik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Nik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik digs a right hand underneath Belmond's ribcage. Belmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belmond misses with the head strike.
Nik has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action. #T1#
A short right from Nik on the inside.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Belmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belmond tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Nik tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Belmond's head. #BC#
Nik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belmond moves out of range as Nik strikes.#T2#
Belmond tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Belmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik feinted with a counter takedown.
Belmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Nik pushes him off.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Nik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Belmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nik blocks an elbow strike from Belmond.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik lands a left hand.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Nik cracks Belmond with a nice body shot.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Belmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Belmond's head.
Nik tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
A head punch on the inside from Belmond fails to land.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmond blocking some punches.
Nik working aggressively here.
Belmond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Nik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belmond or not.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belmond defends well and Nik ends up having to push Belmond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belmond has a couple of punches blocked by Nik.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nik misses with some punches.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Belmond misses with a body punch.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action. #T1#
Nik digs a right hand underneath Belmond's ribcage. Belmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belmond backwards.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Nik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmond can do to turn this around?
Nik tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nik misses with some punches.
Nik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belmond is trying to stall.
Belmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nik blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Nik lands with a left to the head.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nik.
A short left from Belmond.
Belmond gets through Nik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Nik shrugs off.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Nik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Nik misses with some punches.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Nik lands a body punch.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Nik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Belmond scores with a hook to the body.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Nik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik tries to throw a body punch but Belmond avoids it by throwing Nik back against the cage.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Nik tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Nik.
Nik tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
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#
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Belmond with a hook.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Nik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belmond throws a body kick that misses.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belmond slips a jab from Nik.
Nik scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
Belmond staying out of range there.
Belmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nik looks to land a right hand but Belmond moved out of range.
Nik misses with a straight left. #TD#
Nik gets the takedown into side control.
Belmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmond keeps working.
Belmond is looking for a sweep.
Nik working away.
Belmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in 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.
Nik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nik.
Itziar Belmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Belmond takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nik lands a few punches from side control.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmond tries to bench press Nik off him but Nik keeps the position. #T3#
Nik is staying tight to Belmond's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Nik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belmond down.
Nik 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.
Nik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nik trying to control the position but Belmond is working away.
Nik moves into full mount!
Belmond felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Belmond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nik content just to control the position here.
Nik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nik controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nik lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nik 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
After winning the bout, Aleks Nik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Belmond slips a jab and a cross from Late.
Late takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Late is rocked!
Belmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Belmond has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Late wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Late can't break the clinch.
Belmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Late leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Late struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Late takes an elbow to the temple.
Belmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Late breaks the clinch. #T1#
Belmond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Late's head.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmond finish him?
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Late scores with a punch to the head.
Late swinging wildly here.
It looked like Belmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Late.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Late takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Little Late's cut even more.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmond circles away quickly and effectively.
Belmond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belmond misses with a head kick.
Late tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmond throws a quick counter head kick but Late was just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belmond. Late shrugs it off though.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Late moves into the clinch.
Late stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Late dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Belmond keeps control of Late as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belmond prevents Late from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Late fails to land with a series of punches.
Belmond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belmond throws a body kick that misses.
Belmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Late tries to bum rush Belmond with a series of wild strikes but Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belmond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Late finds it's way round the side to connect with Belmond's head.
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Late closes the distance and clinches up with Belmond, looking for a takedown. Late pushes Belmond against the cage but Belmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belmond scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Belmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Late, pushing him back against the cage.
Belmond keeps control of Late as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belmond prevents Late from breaking the clinch.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belmond lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Little Late's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Late takes an elbow to the forehead.
Late lands a body punch in the clinch.
Late doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belmond avoiding damage.
Belmond lands a body punch.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Late lands a shot to the body.
Late tries to break free but Belmond pushes him back against the cage.
Late takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Little Late's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Little Late's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itziar Belmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Itziar Belmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Belmond lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmond. That snapped Lacplesis's head back. #CL#
Belmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis pushes off an throws an elbow but Belmond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis letting Belmond take a breather here.
Belmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis pushes Belmond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Belmond misses with some punches.
Belmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belmond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Belmond avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
A short right from Belmond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Belmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belmond blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow. #T2#
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Belmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Belmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Lacplesis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Lacplesis in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belmond.
Lacplesis takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belmond's brow.
Belmond blocks an elbow strike.
Belmond just leaning against Lacplesis, taking a breather.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks an elbow strike.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from Belmond, against the cage.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Lacplesis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Belmond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow over the top.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belmond.
Belmond has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
That's time! Belmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Belmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmond.
Belmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Belmond's head but Belmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacplesis can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Lacplesis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmond is just out of range.
Belmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick
and Belmond counters with a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Belmond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacplesis.
Jab, jab by Belmond - just one landing.
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Belmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Belmond throws a sloppy head kick and Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Belmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belmond down.
Belmond misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Belmond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lacplesis doesn't seem phased though.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacplesis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Belmond.#CL2#
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Belmond looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belmond.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Belmond blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Belmond letting Lacplesis take a breather here.
Belmond dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Belmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lacplesis.
Belmond lands a nice uppercut.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Belmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Belmond tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Belmond back against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Belmond avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis is trying to maintain a safe position but Belmond gets an underhook and turns Lacplesis into the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Belmond.
Belmond blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belmond as Lacplesis tries to tie him up.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Belmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Lacplesis in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Belmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond connects with a single shot there.
Belmond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacplesis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belmond.
Lacplesis misses the body punch
and Belmond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belmond misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmond.
Belmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belmond.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis looking to stall.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Lacplesis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Lacplesis stalling the fight.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belmond's brow.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Belmond.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacplesis is trying to stall.
Belmond misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis is trying to maintain a safe position but Belmond gets an underhook and turns Lacplesis into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Belmond pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lacplesis's defenses.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Belmond tries to stall but Lacplesis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis is trying to maintain a safe position but Belmond gets an underhook and turns Lacplesis into the cage.
Belmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards. #T4#
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belmond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Itziar Belmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis avoids a wild elbow strike from Belmond.
A short left from Belmond.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Belmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Belmond.
Lacplesis takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmond blocks the elbow strike.
Lacplesis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmond 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Belmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Belmond moves into the clinch.
Westwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westwood can't get the takedown.
Westwood is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Westwood's defenses.
Westwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westwood backwards.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmond lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Westwood is rocked!
Westwood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Westwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westwood is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belmond lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Westwood to his knees! Belmond keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond!
An out of breath Itziar Belmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ahearn rushes Belmond and presses him up against the cage.
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Ahearn in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond misses with a punch to the body.
Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Ahearn.
Belmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belmonds head.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike from Belmond.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond. #T1#
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Ahearn misses with a body punch.
Ahearn works on Belmond's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Belmond. #CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Belmond looking to throw knees to the head but Ahearn is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Ahearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahearn blocks the elbow strike.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Belmond is pushing Ahearn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Ahearn shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belmond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ahearn working aggressively here. #T4#
Ahearn dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Ahearn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Belmond throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Belmond lands a body shot.
Belmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Belmond works on Ahearn's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ahearn blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Ahearn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belmond lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.#CL#
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Ahearn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belmond.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Ahearn 's eye.
Belmond lands a left hand.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ahearn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn slips under a jab from Belmond.
Ahearn scores with a body shot.
Belmond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahearn throws a lazy right hand but Belmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Belmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn lands an overhand right.#KD#
Ahearn lands a big uppercut and Belmond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belmond looks OK. Ahearn waves Belmond back to his feet!#ROC#Belmond is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Ahearn weaves into range and cracks Belmond right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Belmond goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ahearn is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Belmond.
Radovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmond tries to clinch but Radovic is having none of it.
Radovic throwing a counter right hand but Belmond manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Belmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Radovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Radovic dodges the punch combination from Belmond.
Radovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Radovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Radovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belmond.
Radovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Belmond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Radovic avoids a kick to the body.
Belmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belmond misses with a double jab
and Radovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Radovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Radovic throws a body kick that misses.
Belmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Radovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belmond throws a combination that misses
and Radovic counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Belmond has Radovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Radovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Radovic is trying to break free.
Belmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Radovic. #BC#
Radovic breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Belmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmond throws a right hand that Radovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Radovic also avoids with ease.
Belmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Belmond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belmond throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Radovic counters with a head kick that drops Belmond to the mat! Belmond scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Belmond is rocked!
Radovic fakes the body blow, causing Belmond to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Belmond goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Radovic!
A victorious Niko Radovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Belmond's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Belmond duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like FrankFurt Livingstone has been cut.
Belmond lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Livingstone goes down and covers up as Belmond starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Sky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sky jabs Belmond right on the nose. Belmond blinks but takes it well.
Sky scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Sky slips a straight right by Belmond.
Sky misses with a looping left.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Sky.
It looked like Belmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sky.
Sky's corner calls for a 1-2. Sky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Belmond is rocked!
Sky circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Belmond tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sky wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Journey Sky!
After winning the bout, Journey Sky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Belmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moghadam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moghadam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moghadam.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Belmond misses.
Belmond scores with a shot to the body.
Belmond misses with a head kick.
Moghadam lands with a cross.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Moghadam saw that one coming.
Belmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Moghadam lands a big right hand that sends Belmond crashing to the mat! Moghadam stays standing though and waves Belmond back to his feet!#ROC#Belmond 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!
Moghadam connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Belmond covering up! Moghadam comes in with a big uppercut and Belmond goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haisam Moghadam!
A victorious Haisam Moghadam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belmond as he avoids it easily.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cozad moves into range and clinches up with Belmond.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad is working Belmond over against the cage.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Belmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cozad's defenses.
Belmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cozad tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.#T1#
Belmond is working Cozad over against the cage.
Belmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Belmond's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Cozad lands a hook that snaps the head of Belmond backwards.
Cozad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Cozad. #T2#
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
The referee calls for Belmond to work. #TD2#
Cozad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belmond uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cozad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belmond is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cozad.
Belmond tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cozad is trying to escape the position but Belmond is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad wants to control but Belmond postures up.#T3#
Cozad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmond tries to stand but Cozad is controlling his head.
The referee asks Belmond politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Belmond prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cozad is trying to improve his position.
Cozad is trying to control Belmond's posture but Belmond avoids it.
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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belmond tries to stand but Cozad is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmond. #TD2#
Cozad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cozad is looking to stall here but Belmond recovers full guard.
Cozad trying to move into half guard but instead Belmond has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Belmond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Cozad is looking for a triangle here but Belmond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Cozad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cozad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belmond throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cozad counters with a takedown into side control.
Belmond is trying to control Cozad's posture but Cozad avoids it.
Belmond isn't going anywhere.
Cozad controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Cozad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belmond has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cozad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cozad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Cozad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belmond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belmond is pushing Cozad's head away, looking to escape. Cozad manages to hold on to the position though.
Cozad controls the position. #SUB2#
Cozad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belmond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cozad working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmond keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cozad counters with a takedown into side control.
Cozad moves into full mount!
Cozad tries to control but Belmond wriggling away.
Pope Cozad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmond gets back to half guard.#T3#
Cozad stops Belmond from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cozad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmond sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cozad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Belmond reverses the position - he's now on top in Cozad's guard.
Belmond sitting in guard here, content to control. #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.
Belmond won't allow Cozad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Belmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belmond is looking to stand up but Cozad won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cozad working for submissions but it's allowed Belmond to get to half guard.
Cozad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pope Cozad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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#
Belmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmond tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it. #CL#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Cozad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cozad tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itziar Belmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow. #T1#
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Belmond avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
Cozad jumps guard but Belmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad letting Belmond take a breather here.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Cozad tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belmond trying to control the position but instead, Cozad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belmond into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belmond.#T2#
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
Belmond taking a breather.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Cozad misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Belmond fails to land.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Belmond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Cozad shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmond.
Cozad tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Cozad misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Belmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belmond pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Cozad tries to pull guard but Belmond holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Belmond holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belmond just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad. #T4#
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belmond smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Cozad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cozad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmond is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond is pulling down on Cozad's head. It's preventing any offense from Cozad, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmond 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Itziar Belmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Metharom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom slips a straight right by Belmond.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Belmond counters with a leg kick.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom lands an overhand right.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Belmond counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom scores with a jab. Belmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metharom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belmond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belmond looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Metharom misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Belmond is rocked!
Metharom stuns Belmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Metharom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BOOM! Metharom lands a beautiful left hook that drops Belmond. Belmond tries to recover but Metharom is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Belmond lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Belmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shields misses with a hook
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Shields 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.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belmond as he avoids it easily.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense.
Belmond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmond cracks Shields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Belmond's head but Belmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shields tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Belmond thumps Shields with a low kick.
Shields scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmond should have avoided that one. #T1#
Shields shoots and misses
and Belmond counters with a low kick, right behind Shields 's knee.
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Shields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belmond sprawls well. Belmond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Belmond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Belmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Shields steps away.#T2#
Belmond connects with a looping right hand.
Shields tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belmond throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Belmond as Shields shoots in.
Belmond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belmond lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Shields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Belmond explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Belmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Shields misses the jab.
Belmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shields takes a swing at Belmond's ribcage but misses.
Belmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belmond tests Shields's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmond lands a head kick!
Belmond connects with a body shot that sends Shields's belly button to the back.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Shields is rocked!#T4#
Shields fails with the takedown
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belmond avoids it really well and circles away.
Belmond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belmond connects with a solid leg kick.
Belmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields moves in looking to clinch but Belmond pushes him off.
Belmond thinks about the counter body kick.
Shields goes for a double leg but Belmond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belmond continues to drive forward.#TD#
Shields has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belmond uses from the top position.
Shields looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Belmond is now in half guard.
Belmond wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position. #T1#
Belmond controlling the action here.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
Belmond is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shields being controlled here, momentarily.
Belmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Belmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Shields walks into a left hand.
Shields throws a hook but Belmond blocks it.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Belmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Shields looking to score a takedown here. Belmond is defending well but Shields drives through and ends up in Belmond's guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Belmond.
Belmond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Belmond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVB##T4#
Belmond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shields wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields trying to control the position. #SUB#
Shields working for submissions but it's allowed Belmond to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields is looking for a sweep. Belmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields'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#
A slapping body kick lands there for Belmond.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense.
Belmond throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
Shields takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shields will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Itziar Belmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmond scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belmond with a hook.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Belmond counters with a body kick that stops Shields in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shields fails with the takedown
and Belmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belmond scores with a nice right hand.
Belmond stuffs the takedown.
Shields on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belmond. Belmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Belmond clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belmond feints a jab and as Shields dips his head, Belmond unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Shields right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Shields falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Belmond smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jake Shields had this to say: 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Belmond lands a head kick. Read smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
Read tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Read's shoulder, as Read tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Read rushes Belmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Belmond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Read's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Belmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Read up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read. #T1#
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Belmond tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
Read pushes off an throws an elbow but Belmond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Belmond successfully pulls guard.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmond's guard.#SU2#
Read stands and steps away. Belmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Belmond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Read looks to clinch
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Read wants to clinch but Belmond slips to the side
and Belmond counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read wants to clinch
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
Belmond lands a body punch.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belmond up against the cage.
Read just leaning against Belmond, taking a breather.
Read tries a knee to the head but Belmond blocks it. #T3#
Belmond is working for takedown but Read is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itziar Belmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Read blocks it with crossed arms.
Read is pushing Belmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read is pushing Belmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.#CL2#
Read clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belmond pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Belmond.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Belmond is blocking nicely.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Belmond breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Read tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Read closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Read misses with a body shot.
Belmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read tries to clinch
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Read displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Read can do to turn this around?
Read is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond misses with a double jab.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Belmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Belmond pushes him off.
Belmond cracks Read with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belmond lands a front kick.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Read tries to clinch up but Belmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Belmond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read scores with a jab.#T2##CL2#
Read clinches.
Read blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Jay Read seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read taking a breather.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belmond is defending well for now.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read effectively controlling the action here.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belmond up against the cage.#T3#
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Belmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Read's head backwards.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Read tries to clinch up.
Belmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Read avoided it.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Belmond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Belmond just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belmond avoids it.#BC#
Belmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond lands a head kick. Read smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Read tries to clinch there but Belmond circles away.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Read. That did some damage!#CL2#
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read blocks the elbow strike.
Belmond misses with the head strike.
Read avoiding damage.
Read will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belmond up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read is looking to control Belmond's arms but Belmond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage. #T1##BC#
Belmond manages to break the clinch.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses with a body shot
and Read counters with a three punch combo that has Belmond backing up. Belmond nods at Read to acknowledge the strikes.
Read uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmond.
Read tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Read.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses.
Read closes the distance but Belmond moves to the side
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read darts in trying to clinch
and Belmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Read's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read wants to clinch.
Belmond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3##CL2#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Read creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belmond is trying to break the clinch but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read trying to stall but Belmond improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belmond.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Read's corner calls for a 1-2. Read obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Read tries to clinch up.
Read takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read wants to clinch
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Read avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belmond, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
An out of breath Itziar Belmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Jacckson throws an off balance right hand
and Belmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Belmond lands with a light punch inside.
Jacckson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Jacckson has hold of one of Belmond's legs. Belmond is fighting the takedown attempt but Jacckson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacckson throws a strike but Belmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacckson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet but Belmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacckson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Belmond stays in close to Jacckson's body and controls the position.
Jacckson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacckson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmond's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacckson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacckson throwing strikes from guard but Belmond blocks nicely.
Jacckson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Jacckson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belmond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson.
Belmond has control of Jacckson's left arm, preventing Jacckson from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacckson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacckson cracks Belmond with a solid left hand.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacckson is looking to advance position but Belmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Jacckson is working to get back to half guard.
Belmond blocks Jacckson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jacckson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Belmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacckson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belmond prevents Jacckson from getting the reversal.
Jacckson tries to lock up and control but Belmond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacckson 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.
Belmond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Jacckson working to try and regain half guard.
Jacckson wants to control but Belmond is having none of it.
Belmond controlling his opponent.
Jacckson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacckson wants to control but Belmond is having none of it.
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 KO Jacckson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacckson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belmond is fending him off so far but Jacckson persists. Nope, Belmond circles away and we're back to standing.
Belmond scores with a spinning back kick!
Jacckson ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Belmond throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacckson checks the leg kick.
Jacckson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacckson looks to land a right hand but Belmond moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond missing with a left hand there. Jacckson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Belmond.
Belmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacckson should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Jacckson.#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Jacckson throws a jab when Belmond was well out of range.#T1#
Belmond stuns Jacckson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jacckson instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jacckson.
Jacckson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jacckson tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
A short left from Jacckson. #TD#
Jacckson lands a takedown into guard.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond pulls Jacckson in close to prevent any damage.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Belmond keeps moving.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Belmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacckson throwing strikes from guard but Belmond blocks nicely.
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacckson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Belmond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmond looking to control.
Belmond is controlling Jacckson's posture.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Jacckson distracts Belmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacckson cracks Belmond with a solid left hand.#ROC#Belmond is rocked!
Jacckson loads up on a big left hand. Belmond felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jacckson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Belmond can't hide his disappointment, as Jacckson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
A relieved looking KO Jacckson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023

#R1#
Belmond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Belmond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Belmond prevents Chaos from breaking the clinch.
Chaos working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Chaos tries to break free but Belmond pushes him back against the cage.
Chaos tries to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling the position.
Chaos takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belmond lands a left hand. #T1#
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos trying to stall but Belmond improves his position.
Chaos takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lexus Chaos has been cut.
Chaos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
Belmond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chaos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belmond lands with a left to the head.
Chaos wants to break free but Belmond has control.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Belmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belmond lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belmond lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmond.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaos's defenses.
Belmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaos.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Chaos 's eye.
Chaos tries to circle away but Belmond has him pinned against the cage.
Belmond scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Belmond lands an uppercut.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Belmond.
Chaos is trying to break free.
Chaos avoiding damage as Belmond throws knees to the body.
Chaos wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Chaos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belmond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belmond lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Belmond.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Belmond.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Belmond gets through Chaos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belmond works on Chaos's body with a couple of short punches.
Belmond lands a body punch.
Chaos looks winded!#T4#
Belmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow.
Belmond lands an uppercut.
Chaos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Belmond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow.
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
Belmond is working Chaos over against the cage.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond working Chaos over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lexus Chaos'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#
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chaos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Chaos misses with a straight left.
Belmond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chaos blocks a jab.
Belmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Belmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chaos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond lands a jab to the nose.
Chaos misses with a looping left.
Lexus Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belmond is out of range and Chaos settles back down.
Belmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Chaos throws a right hand that misses
and Belmond counters with an inside leg kick.
Belmond connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Belmond has Chaos up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belmond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos.
Belmond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaos's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belmond.
Belmond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Chaos is looking to break free of the clinch but Belmond has double underhooks.
Belmond is leaning against Chaos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Belmond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaos or not.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Belmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belmond lands a nice uppercut.
Belmond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Belmond keeps control of Chaos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belmond works on Chaos's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Belmond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chaos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmond.
Belmond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belmond crunches a lovely knee into Chaos's ribcage.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Belmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belmond lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belmond.
Belmond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Belmond lands an elbow just above Chaos 's eye.
Belmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Belmond lands an uppercut.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Chaos in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond pushes Chaos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond. #ROC#Chaos is rocked!
Chaos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmond finish him?
Belmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaos seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lexus Chaos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chaos misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos throws out a counter right but Belmond avoids it with no problem.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Belmond! Chaos is out on his feet! Belmond rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Chaos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Chaos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
Belmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belmond looks to land a left hand but Backman moved out of range nicely.
Backman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Backman throws a body kick that misses.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
Belmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmond.
Backman ducks right into an uppercut from Belmond.
Belmond throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it.
Backman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belmond.
Backman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Belmond is predictable there #TD2#
and Backman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belmond wants to stand back up but Backman manages to pass 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!
Backman tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Belmond managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Backman. #SUB2#
Backman tries for a kimura but Belmond is defending well.
An elbow from Backman crashes against the mat.
Backman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belmond wants to control but Backman postures up.
Backman scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backman is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmond regains half guard.#T2#
Belmond trying to hold on to Backman's head to control him but Backman postures up.
Backman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Backman wants to control but Belmond is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Backman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmond wants to get back to full guard.
Belmond wants to control but Backman is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Backman is trying to control the action in half guard but Belmond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmond tries to roll over but Backman keeps him under control.
Backman passes to side control. #T3#
Backman trying to control the position but Belmond is working away.
Belmond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Backman trying to control the action but Belmond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Backman stalls from top position.
Backman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmond tries to bench press Backman off him but Backman keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belmond defending against the ground and pound.
Backman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Backman swings around for an armbar but Belmond sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Backman's guard.
Backman wants to sweep here but Belmond controlling him for the moment.
Belmond wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Belmond controlling from the top position.
Backman 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#
Belmond gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey Backman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Backman thuds his shin into the meat of Belmond's side.
Backman shoots in but no luck this time.
Belmond lands with a kick to the ribs.
Backman throws a body kick that misses.
Belmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belmond wants to clinch.
Belmond misses with a low kick as Backman jumps back.
Backman feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Belmond tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Backman saw that one coming.
Belmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backman is out of range. #T1#
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmond misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Backman.
Belmond throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Backman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belmond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belmond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Backman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Belmond drives through and clinches with Backman against the cage.
Backman blocks an elbow strike from Belmond.
Backman is trying to pull guard but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Backman being controlled against the cage.
Belmond has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belmond is looking to control Backman's arms but Backman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belmond has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Belmond pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Backman managing to block the knees to the body from Belmond.
Backman takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backman needs to keep his hands up - Belmond had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Backman throws a low kick, looking for Belmond's leg but Belmond calmly moves out of range.
Backman walks into a straight right hand from Belmond.
Belmond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmond throws out the jab.
Belmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Backman tried to score with a low kick but Belmond checks it.
Belmond tries to land a front kick but Backman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Backman misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Belmond throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Backman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Backman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Backman is looking to pass into half guard but Belmond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belmond is in guard.#REVR#
Backman trying to keep a closed guard but Belmond is proving a slippery customer.
Backman wants to hit a sweep here but Belmond passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Backman there!
Backman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belmond is looking to take a break and control but Backman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Backman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Backman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Backman keeps trying to improve his position.
Backman trying to hold on to Belmond's head to control him but Belmond postures up.
Belmond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Backman is looking to score with low kicks.
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Belmond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Backman's head.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Belmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belmond finds it's way round the side to connect with Backman's head.
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Belmond looks to land a right hand but Backman moved out of range.
Belmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Backman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belmond throws out a powerful jab.
Backman with the inside leg kick.
Belmond misses with a straight right.
Backman is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Belmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Belmond connects with a jab.
Backman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Backman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Belmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belmond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belmond. That's going to slow Backman down.
Belmond checks a leg kick.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman tries to land a leg kick but Belmond saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belmond.
A cross from Belmond lands.#T2#
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman throws a leg kick but Belmond checks it.
Belmond throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belmond can pounce on him.
Belmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Backman checks a leg kick.
Backman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belmond defends it well.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Backman saw that one coming.
Backman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belmond.
Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.#T3#
Backman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Backman.
Belmond misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a good low kick that Belmond was not able to check.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Backman circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Belmond misses #TD2#
and Backman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Backman trying to mount his opponent but Belmond defends it.
Belmond is doing well to control the position and prevent Backman from advancing to side control.
Backman trying to mount his opponent but Belmond defends it.
Backman works his way into side control. #T4#
Backman advances to full mount.
Backman avoids the attempt from Belmond to control.
Backman controlling from mount.
Belmond tries to hold on but Backman postures up.#SUB2#
Backman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman looking to control but Belmond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Our winner, Itziar Belmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Belmond walks into a stiff left hand from Wheeler.#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Wheeler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belmond tries to clinch but Wheeler moves away
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Wheeler's head coaches at Cant Lose MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Wheeler does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond tries to clinch there but Wheeler circles away.
Wheeler misses with a combination
and Belmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wheeler thinking. #T1#
Belmond misses with a straight right.
Belmond lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Rylan Wheeler has been cut.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Belmond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wheeler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
Wheeler dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Wheeler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belmond misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wheeler working hard to break the clinch.
Wheeler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler lands a body shot.
Wheeler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmond.
Wheeler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Belmond misses.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond slips under a jab.
A head kick by Belmond misses
and Wheeler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Wheeler throws a head kick but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wheeler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wheeler feints and then cracks Belmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belmond down. #T3#
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wheeler misses with a double jab.
Belmond counters with a body kick.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Belmond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wheeler connects with a right hand. Belmond shakes it off.
Belmond is looking to clinch but Wheeler is avoiding it.
Wheeler lands with a good body shot.
Wheeler jabs at Belmond's body.
Belmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
Belmond thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Wheeler misses with the combination.
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Wheeler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wheeler throws a body punch but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Belmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wheeler misses with a straight right.
Wheeler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmond.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Wheeler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Wheeler there.
Wheeler scores with a jab.
No joy there for Wheeler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmond tries to counter with a clinch but Wheeler shakes him off and moves away.
Wheeler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmond can do to turn this around?
Wheeler throws a leg kick
and Belmond counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wheeler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belmond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wheeler misses with a looping left.
Belmond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wheeler.#T1#
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler slips a jab and a cross from Belmond.
Wheeler misses with a hook
and Belmond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belmond tries to move into range but Wheeler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belmond defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wheeler. That did some damage!
Belmond needs to keep his hands up - Wheeler had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Wheeler lands with a cross.
Wheeler throws an overhand right that lands on Belmond's shoulder, as Belmond tries to avoid the shot.
Belmond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wheeler.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmond wants to counter with a clinch but Wheeler pushes him away.
Jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
A countering left hand to the body from Belmond misses.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Belmond throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Wheeler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Belmond is rocked!
BOOM! Wheeler lands a beautiful left hook that drops Belmond. Belmond tries to recover but Wheeler is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Belmond lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rylan Wheeler!
Rylan Wheeler gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Redman throws a series of punches but Belmond avoids them all with ease.
Redman throws a right hand that misses
and Belmond finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Belmond feints a counter leg kick.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond feints a counter leg kick.
Stu Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Redman.
Belmond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belmond has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Redman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Belmond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Redman takes a step back to recover.
Redman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman blocks the body kick.
Redman swinging wildly here.
Redman throws a series of strikes that have Belmond backpedaling. #T1#
Belmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmond defending well as Redman loads up on a big left hand.
Belmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been told by Redman's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Redman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redman backing away here, and Belmond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Redman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belmond prevents Redman from improving position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman with the ground and pound but Belmond regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Belmond is controlling Redman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belmond gets full guard.
Redman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Redman wants to pass the guard but Belmond is keeping the position.
Belmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Belmond won't allow Redman to get back to his feet.
Redman keeping full guard, as Belmond tries to pass.
Redman looking to control but Belmond passes into half guard. #T3#
Belmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmond wants to pass the guard but Redman is defending well.
Belmond prevents Redman from improving his position.
Redman won't allow Belmond to pass to mount.
Redman is trying to escape back to his feet but Belmond uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belmond trying to control the position but Redman is working away. #SUB2#
Belmond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
Redman looks to move to half guard but instead Belmond has passed into mount! Damn!
Redman tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Redman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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 Stu Redman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Belmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Belmond.
A jab from Redman does it's job there.
Redman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redman thinking.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmond.
Redman avoids a kick to the body.
Redman misses with a takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redman connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman tries to bum rush Belmond with a series of wild strikes but Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmond tries a quick counter leg kick but Redman is wise to it.
Redman misses with a straight right.
And Belmond responds with a good body kick, but Redman manages to step out the way in time.
Belmond slips a straight right by Redman.
Redman shoots and misses
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Belmond lands with a slapping head kick.
Redman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmond is trying to counter with his kicks.
Belmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Belmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Redman avoiding damage as Belmond throws knees to the body.
Belmond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Redman is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Belmond keeps control of Redman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Redman shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Belmond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmond.
Belmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Redman shrugs off. #T2#
Redman tries to circle away but Belmond has him pinned against the cage.
Belmond misses with a body punch.
Belmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belmond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Stu Redman has been cut.
Belmond misses with an elbow strike.
Belmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Redman shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Belmond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belmond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Redman in his tracks for a moment. #T3##BC#
Redman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redman lands with a hook. Belmond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
Redman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Redman missing with a left hand there. Belmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman slips under a jab.
Belmond slips a jab and a cross from Redman.
Belmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redman misses with a left hand
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belmond counters with a nice body kick.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Redman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Redman throws a lazy right hand but Belmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmond counters with a body kick.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Redman misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Belmond misses.
Belmond scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman shoots in and drives through. Belmond sprawls well.
Redman has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Redman swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Belmond counters with a head kick that drops Redman to the mat! Redman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Redman is rocked!
Belmond wants to clinch.
Oh Redman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmond staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmond.
Belmond thinks about the counter body kick.
Redman seems to have got his legs back now.
Redman tries to bum rush Belmond with a series of wild strikes but Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Redman misses with a double jab
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Redman throws a looping overhand right but Belmond ducks down to avoid it.
Redman lands an overhand right.
Stu Redman is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmond shoots in and drives through. Redman sprawls well.
Redman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redman fails with the takedown
and Belmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redman thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Despite the aggression on Belmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Redman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmond misses the target.
Belmond chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Belmond darts in and clinches Redman up against the cage.
Redman takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Belmond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belmond tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Redman trying to land knees to the body.
Redman blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Belmond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Redman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redman is trying to break the clinch but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Belmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmond misses with an elbow strike.
Belmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Redman in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond pushes Redman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belmond missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Redman manages to break the clinch.
Belmond throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Belmond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redman sets himself, and Belmond steps forward looking for the clinch! Redman avoids it this time.
Redman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Redman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmond circles away quickly and effectively.
Belmond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Redman misses with an uppercut
and Belmond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belmond avoids the body shot from Redman.
Belmond thinks about the counter body kick.
Redman staying out of range there.
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Belmond lands a big head kick that sends Redman to the canvas! Belmond follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Sukarman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belmond pinned against the cage. Belmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sukarman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belmond swivels and escapes.
Belmond quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Belmond with the inside leg kick.
Sukarman has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond counters with a nice body shot.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sutarjo Sukarman.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukarman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukarman walks straight into a right hand from Belmond - that's dropped him! Belmond jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sukarman from any more punishment! Sukarman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Itziar Belmond!
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Pinales avoids the body shot from Belmond.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belmond missing with a left hand there. Pinales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Belmond is quick to defend against it.
Belmond throws a body punch but Pinales moves out of range. #TD#
Pinales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belmond's half guard.
Belmond is trying to maintain the position but Pinales is very close to passing his half guard.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmond has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Belmond defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belmond defends it well. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Belmond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belmond is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
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.
Belmond moves into full guard.
Belmond is controlling Pinales's posture.
Belmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Belmond, not yet. #SUB#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Belmond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Belmond has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Belmond manages to pass to side control!
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belmond is continuing to stall.
Belmond has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Belmond moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pinales.
Belmond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Belmond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Belmond is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pinales's face as Belmond controls the position.
Pinales is looking for a sweep.
Belmond controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Pinales is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Belmond gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belmond wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belmond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belmond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belmond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belmond! #REVB#
Belmond is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond controlling the position from side mount.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Pinales tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Belmond presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pinales is working to get back to half guard.
Itziar Belmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmond trying to control but Pinales is having none of it.
Belmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Belmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Belmond has a good base and remains in mount.
Belmond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Belmond wants to control the pace but Pinales is squirming around nicely.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Belmond content just to control the position here.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pinales is looking to improve his position but Belmond isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Belmond escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Belmond!
Pinales tries to bench press Belmond off him but Belmond keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Belmond throws a hook but Pinales avoids it easily.
Belmond scores with a body shot.
Belmond stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinales. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Crunch! Belmond slams his shin into Pinales's torso.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinales seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Belmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belmond sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belmond throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belmond won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belmond tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pinales tries for a kimura but Belmond is defending well. #SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belmond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinales's guard! Nice work there by Belmond!
Belmond content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmond defends well.
Belmond postures up in Pinales's guard and throws a big left but Pinales blocks it. #T2#
Belmond slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Pinales has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Belmond should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pinales has tightened it up now! Belmond should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
A solid body kick from Belmond.
Belmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Belmond connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Belmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Belmond.
Belmond prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Belmond to work.
Martinez is trying to drag Belmond to the mat but Belmond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiano Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Belmond lands an elbow just above Martinez 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Fabiano Martinez has been cut.
Belmond scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Martinez avoiding damage as Belmond throws knees to the body.
Belmond is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Belmond prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond. #T2#
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.
Belmond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Martinez in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martinez's defenses.
Belmond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Belmond lands a body punch. #T3#
Belmond lands a nice shot to the body.
Belmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belmond gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Belmond lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Fabiano Martinez's cut is getting worse.
Belmond lands an uppercut.
Belmond misses with a knee strike.
Belmond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belmond lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Belmond scores with a hook to the body.
Belmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Martinez in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martinez's defenses. #ROC2#Martinez is rocked!
Martinez taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabiano Martinez'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#
Belmond with a hook.
Belmond lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Belmond lands a big uppercut and Martinez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Martinez looks OK. Belmond waves Martinez back to his feet!
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Belmond. Martinez falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Belmond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itziar Belmond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2023

#R1#
Belmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmond tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz 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.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz defending well as Belmond loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Belmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Belmond lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmond moves away.
Belmond defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Belmond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Belmond cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmond.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Belmond connects with an inside leg kick.
Belmond lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Belmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belmond misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Belmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belmond needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Belmond moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Belmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belmond on the side of the head.
Belmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belmond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T2#
Belmond misses with a straight left.
Belmond avoids the body shot from Diaz.
As Diaz backs away, Belmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmond has time to react.
Belmond scores with a nice right hand.
Belmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belmond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmond.
Belmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmond.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Belmond moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T3#
A lazy left from Belmond finds it's target.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Belmond is rocked!
Diaz steps in with a hook that catches Belmond right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Diaz follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Belmond looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Belmond sprawls well.
Belmond only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Belmond's guard.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Belmond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #T1#
Belmond throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Belmond felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belmond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Belmond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Belmond is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov works his way into side control. #T2#
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Belmond is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Magomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Magomedov punching from mount but Belmond doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belmond is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belmond and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Magomedov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Belmond is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Magomedov yanks on the arm and Belmond is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalid Magomedov!
An out of breath Khalid Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2022

#R1#
Baker moves out of range as Belmond strikes.
Belmond thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Belmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.#TD#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into Belmond's guard.
Baker trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baker postures up in Belmond's guard and throws a big left but Belmond blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmond is keeping the position for now.
Belmond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Belmond has Baker pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Baker wants to control from the top but Belmond keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
Belmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Belmond. #T2#
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Larry Baker has been cut.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Belmond creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Baker! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Belmond.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
De Moncey gets the takedown into side control.

Belmond sneaks out the side door and pushes De Moncey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Belmond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense.
De Moncey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belmond defends well and De Moncey ends up having to push Belmond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Moncey is trying to pull guard but Belmond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey is trying to pull guard but Belmond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belmond lands a hook that snaps the head of De Moncey backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmond struggles to land a body shot inside as De Moncey controls his hands.
Belmond presses De Moncey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Moncey blocks the elbow strike.
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Moncey. #T1#
Belmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Moncey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Moncey jumps guard but Belmond stands there with De Moncey around his waist. De Moncey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Moncey jumps guard but Belmond stands there with De Moncey around his waist. De Moncey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
De Moncey successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmond controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Belmond wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Belmond sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Moncey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
De Moncey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belmond is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
De Moncey looking for a triangle here. Belmond is fighting it but it looks tight! De Moncey pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Belmond is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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