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Event:
KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bellemare gets caught flat footed, as Mariani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mariani landing some decent shots from guard.
Mariani slips nicely into half guard.
Bellemare is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bellemare on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mariani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mariani 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.
Mariani wants to pass to mount but Bellemare is defending the position.
Mariani working the head and body with strikes.
Mariani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mariani thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Mariani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Mariani content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Mariani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mariani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Bellemare is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariani lands a big shot to the head and Bellemare winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Francesco Mariani!
A victorious Francesco Mariani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Geolamen Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellemare defends well and Geolamen Jr ends up having to push Bellemare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellemare changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Geolamen Jr to keep the fight standing.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but Geolamen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Geolamen Jr scores with a shot to the side of Bellemare's head.
Bellemare is trying to break the clinch but Geolamen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Bellemare is trying to drag Geolamen Jr to the mat but Geolamen Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aldrin Geolamen Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Bellemare.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but Geolamen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare tries for a takedown. No joy.
Geolamen Jr jumps guard but Bellemare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Geolamen Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bellemare smiles and moves away.
Bellemare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellemare takes a swing at Geolamen Jr's ribcage but misses.
Geolamen Jr attempts a counter takedown but Bellemare avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Geolamen Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bellemare tries a head kick but it misses.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Bellemare rushes Geolamen Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Geolamen Jr successfully pulls guard.
Geolamen Jr 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.
Bellemare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Geolamen Jr's guard.
Bellemare is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##ES#
Geolamen Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bellemare is looking to clinch but Geolamen Jr is avoiding it.
Geolamen Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keegan Bellemare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellemare moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bellemare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geolamen Jr dives in and grabs Bellemare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellemare pushes down on Geolamen Jr's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellemare throws a nice looking combination but Geolamen Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geolamen Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Geolamen Jr moves into the clinch.
Bellemare has Geolamen Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Geolamen Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bellemare's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Geolamen Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellemare misses with a punch on the inside.
Geolamen Jr is trying to drag Bellemare to the mat but Bellemare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Bellemare manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Geolamen Jr. #CL#
Geolamen Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geolamen Jr jumps guard but Bellemare stands there with Geolamen Jr around his waist. Geolamen Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Geolamen Jr is trying to force a seperation but Bellemare has the dominant position.#TD#
Geolamen Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Bellemare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geolamen Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SU2#
Bellemare gets to his feet - Geolamen Jr follows without any prompting.
Keegan Bellemare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellemare throws a head kick but Geolamen Jr moves out of range.
#CL2#
Bellemare forces Geolamen Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bellemare breaks the clinch.
Geolamen Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Geolamen Jr clinches up with Bellemare and pushes him back against the cage.
Bellemare tries to pull guard but Geolamen Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bellemare looks winded!
Geolamen Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bellemare to keep the fight standing.
Geolamen Jr prevents a body shot from Bellemare. #BC#
Geolamen Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geolamen Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keegan Bellemare will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for Bellemare.
Nice sprawl there from Bellemare as Geolamen Jr shoots in.
Bellemare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geolamen Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geolamen Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellemare tries to clinch there but Geolamen Jr circles away.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Bellemare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geolamen Jr counters with a series of strikes. Bellemare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Geolamen Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
As Bellemare tries to get set, Geolamen Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bellemare manages to avoid the attempt.
Geolamen Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Bellemare closes the distance and pushes Geolamen Jr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bellemare breaks the clinch.
Bellemare blocks a head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Geolamen Jr blocks a head kick by Bellemare.
Bellemare darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Geolamen Jr counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Geolamen Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellemare defends well and Geolamen Jr ends up having to push Bellemare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellemare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geolamen Jr keeps control of Bellemare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bellemare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geolamen Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellemare.
Bellemare is breathing heavily.
Bellemare lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Bellemare does no damage.
Geolamen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geolamen Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellemare counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldrin Geolamen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geolamen Jr goes for a double leg but Bellemare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellemare continues to drive forward.#T2#
Geolamen Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bellemare is controlling him.
Bellemare working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bellemare jumps guard.
#ES2#
Bellemare manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up 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!
Bellemare keeps control of Geolamen Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellemare tries to pull guard but Geolamen Jr won't allow it.
#BC2#
Bellemare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geolamen Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellemare sprawls well. He's pushed Geolamen Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geolamen Jr dives in and grabs Bellemare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellemare pushes down on Geolamen Jr's head and hops out.
Aldrin Geolamen Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geolamen Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellemare pinned against the cage. Bellemare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellemare unleashes a big counter combination but Geolamen Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Bellemare closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bellemare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellemare lands a leg kick that knocks Geolamen Jr off balance momentarily.
Bellemare avoids the head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Bellemare avoids the head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Bellemare looks to land a body kick but Geolamen Jr moved away.
Geolamen Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bellemare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bellemare wants to clinch.#T4#
Bellemare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geolamen Jr fails to land the takedown.
Bellemare tries to close the distance and clinch but Geolamen Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellemare plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Geolamen Jr checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellemare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Geolamen Jr has Bellemare up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keegan Bellemare 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Geolamen Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellemare is looking for the big counter here.
Geolamen Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Geolamen Jr goes for a double leg but Bellemare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellemare continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldrin Geolamen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellemare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bellemare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare feints and then cracks Geolamen Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Geolamen Jr down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellemare lands a front kick.
Bellemare throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geolamen Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellemare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geolamen Jr somewhat.#T1#
Geolamen Jr with a poor takedown
and Bellemare counters with a two punch combo.
Geolamen Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellemare tries to avoid it but Geolamen Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellemare to the ground. Bellemare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellemare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bellemare scores with a head kick. Geolamen Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellemare jabs Geolamen Jr right on the nose. Geolamen Jr blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Geolamen Jr is rocked!
Bellemare lands a brutal head kick. Geolamen Jr looks out on his feet and Bellemare throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Keegan Bellemare!
Keegan Bellemare was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Aldrin Geolamen Jr had this to say: 'i will back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Reeves pulls guard successfully.
Bellemare would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reeves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellemare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Reeves is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bellemare misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Reeves works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bellemare manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellemare wants to clinch up but Reeves keeps it at a distance.
Bellemare blocks a head kick by Reeves.
#T1#
Bellemare misses with a double jab.
Bellemare tries to clinch up but Reeves circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Reeves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bellemare napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reeves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Reeves might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Reeves cracks Bellemare with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reeves controls the position.
Reeves landing a few strikes. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellemare is pushing Reeves's head away, looking to escape. Reeves manages to hold on to the position though.
Reeves is working Bellemare over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bellemare tries to escape but Reeves is in control.
Bellemare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reeves is staying tight to Bellemare's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bellemare bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##CL2#
Reeves instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Reeves pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Bellemare stands and steps away. Reeves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Reeves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bellemare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellemare is retaining full guard.
Reeves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bellemare wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position. #T4#
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellemare is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Reeves stands up and waves to Bellemare to follow him.
Bellemare is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Reeves dives in and scores a takedown into Bellemare's guard.
Reeves working some strikes from top position.
Bellemare can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reeves controls the pace.
Reeves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Reeves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bellemare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeves. #TD2#
Reeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bellemare!
Bellemare throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bellemare misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reeves.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Bellemare has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Reeves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Bellemare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bellemare sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Reeves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bellemare to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bellemare gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reeves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bellemare wriggles free and stands up. #T1##TD2#
Reeves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bellemare on his heels. He'll look to pass Bellemare's guard now, I'm sure.
Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellemare is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reeves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reeves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Reeves stops Bellemare from standing up.
Reeves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reeves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Reeves stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Reeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bellemare!#SU2#
Reeves stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bellemare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.
Bellemare is looking to stand up but Reeves won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reeves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reeves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bellemare has passed into side control.
Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
What's Reeves going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Reeves is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tad Reeves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bellemare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reeves feints and as Bellemare raises his hands in defense, Reeves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bellemare wants to get back to his feet but Reeves is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Reeves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bellemare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bellemare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bellemare! #REVR#
Bellemare avoids the strikes from the bottom by Reeves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reeves is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Reeves tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SU#
Bellemare stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2#
Bellemare gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch.
Reeves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bellemare is trying to force a seperation but Reeves has the dominant position.#TD2#
Reeves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bellemare can't fight it off and eventually Reeves manages to take the fight to the floor. Bellemare looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Bellemare pushes Reeves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bellemare misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellemare tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position. #TD2#
Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellemare tries to stand but Reeves is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellemare stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.#T3#
Bellemare wants to get up but he can't break Reeves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reeves is pulling down on Bellemare's head. It's preventing any offense from Bellemare, at least for the moment.
Reeves is continuing to stall.
Bellemare wants to stand but Reeves has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#CL2#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Reeves pulls guard effortlessly.
Bellemare is looking to stand up but Reeves won't let him. #SUB2#
Reeves is looking for a triangle but Bellemare pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves wants to sweep here but Bellemare controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tad Reeves.
I've got Reeves 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Reeves! |
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