Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saragih stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saragih throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saragih preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saragih is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Saragih trying to strike off his back.
Belmiro advances to half guard.
Belmiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saragih punching from the bottom.
Belmiro prevents Saragih from standing back up.
Saragih's coaches at Champion Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saragih flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Saragih is looking to improve his position.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Saragih pushes Belmiro off looking to stand but Belmiro dives back in and keeps control.
Belmiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Saragih is trying to stand back up but Belmiro is controlling him
Saragih trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Belmiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saragih pushes Belmiro off but Belmiro dives into side control.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Saragih is working from the bottom.
Belmiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belmiro working the ground and pound.#T2#
Belmiro taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belmiro prevents Saragih from escaping the position.
Belmiro lands some shots froms side control.
Saragih is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belmiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Saragih tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Saragih is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saragih is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belmiro avoids the strikes from the bottom by Saragih.
Saragih is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Belmiro cracks Saragih with a big right hand but Saragih just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saragih is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Saragih bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Belmiro misses with a body shot.
Saragih looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Saragih throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belmiro lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Belmiro gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Saragih makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Belmiro lunges at Saragih with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saragih's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saragih.
Saragih is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Saragih pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belmiro is out of range and Saragih settles back down.
Saragih steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Saragih throwing a counter right hand but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Saragih with the inside leg kick.
Belmiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro ducks right into an uppercut from Saragih.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Saragih's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belmiro misses with a jab to the body
and Saragih connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belmiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saragih throws a hook but Belmiro blocks it.
Saragih takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Saragih throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih blocks a jab.
Saragih throws a front kick aimed at Belmiro's knee but Belmiro avoids it well.
Saragih misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saragih 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 Belmiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belmiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Belmiro's leg. Belmiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belmiro moves out of range as Saragih strikes.
Saragih throws a jab when Belmiro was well out of range.
Belmiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saragih missing with a left hand there. Belmiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Saragih ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Saragih. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Saragih moves forwards but Belmiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saragih just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saragih scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Saragih.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saragih. Belmiro shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed right hand from Saragih misses the target.
Belmiro lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Saragih.
Saragih lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Saragih throws a head kick but Belmiro moves out of range.
Saragih defending well as Belmiro loads up on a big left hand.
Belmiro closes the distance and clinches up with Saragih, looking for a takedown. Belmiro pushes Saragih against the cage but Saragih circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Saragih misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belmiro is defended easily by Saragih.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
Saragih keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Saragih fails to land with a series of punches.
Saragih misses with a hook.
Belmiro shoots for a takedown but Saragih saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saragih lands a nice looking body shot.
Saragih throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
Saragih ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Belmiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saragih.#T3#
Saragih jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Saragih.
Saragih lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saragih connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saragih throws a chopping leg kick but Belmiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Belmiro loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmiro throws out the jab.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saragih sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belmiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Saragih is just out of range.
Belmiro misses with a wild body shot.
Saragih swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saragih moves away.
Saragih looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saragih scores with a jab. Belmiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Saragih thows a leg kick but Belmiro checks it #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Saragih has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Belmiro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Saragih throws a body punch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Saragih tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saragih throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro counters with a straight right hand.
Saragih wants to slow Belmiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Belmiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saragih finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saragih feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belmiro looks to land a right hand but Saragih moved out of range.
Saragih slips under a jab from Belmiro.
Saragih was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Saragih misses #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Belmiro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saragih walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saragih scores with a leg kick.
Jack Saragih is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmiro digs a good body shot into Saragih's ribs.
Saragih throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belmiro.

Saragih has his feet on Belmiro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saragih lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saragih throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saragih swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belmiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saragih throws out the jab.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saragih as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saragih.
Saragih displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmiro throws out the jab.
Belmiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Saragih as Belmiro shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Saragih misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Belmiro.
Saragih lands a slapping body shot.
Belmiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saragih throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saragih blocks a jab.
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Saragih thuds his right hand into Belmiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belmiro works the jab nicely.
Saragih slips under a jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro avoids the head kick by Saragih. #T2#
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Belmiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saragih on the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saragih here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saragih to score with a decent uppercut.
Saragih scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Belmiro's leg. Belmiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saragih lands a leg kick that knocks Belmiro off balance momentarily.
Belmiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmiro takes a swing at Saragih's ribcage but misses.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Belmiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belmiro showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Saragih has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Belmiro is on him like a limpet, forcing Saragih back against the cage.#T3#
Saragih is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Saragih misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belmiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Saragih misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Saragih fails to land.
Saragih tries to stall but Belmiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Belmiro trying to control the position but instead, Saragih has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belmiro into the cage.
Saragih is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Belmiro pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belmiro 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.#SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saragih defends it easily.#SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Saragih defends it easily.
Saragih working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Saragih showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saragih 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Santos swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Belmiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Santos works over Belmiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belmiro backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michel Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belmiro's head backwards.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Belmiro misses the target.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Belmiro saw that one coming.
Belmiro tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Santos.#T1##TD2#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belmiro to the ground. Santos is now in Belmiro's guard.
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.
Santos wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Belmiro blocks nicely.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Belmiro has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Belmiro working the ground and pound.
Belmiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belmiro scores with punches from side control.
Belmiro 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.
Santos wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro landing strikes.
Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Belmiro working the body and head with strikes.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Belmiro finish him?
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!
Belmiro scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Santos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Belmiro can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Belmiro!

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Yordan. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Yordan.
Belmiro misses with a hook.
Yordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belmiro misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belmiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belmiro cracks Yordan with an open hand slap.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmiro is just out of range.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yordan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Jab by Yordan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yordan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Yordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belmiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A lazy left from Belmiro finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belmiro.
Yordan scores with a leg kick.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmiro lands a slapping body shot.
Yordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Yordan misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Belmiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belmiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
Belmiro checks a low kick from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Yordan misses.
A good leg kick by Yordan.
Belmiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yordan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yordan slips under a jab.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmiro is just out of range.
Belmiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yordan in his tracks.
Belmiro misses with a hook
enabling Yordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Yordan connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Yordan misses.
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Yordan lands a head kick!
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmiro misses the target.
Yordan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belmiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Yordan.
A good leg kick by Yordan. #T3#
Belmiro looks for a takedown but Yordan sprawls well.
Belmiro throws a shot from downtown. Yordan moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro needs to keep his hands up - Yordan had a free shot at his head there.
Belmiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yordan throws a body punch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Belmiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yordan.
Yordan scores with a decent looking hook.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
Belmiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belmiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Yordan lands a head kick. Belmiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belmiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yordan.
Yordan throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Belmiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Belmiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yordan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belmiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Belmiro looks up at the clock and then as Yordan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belmiro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yordan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daud Yordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro'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#
Yordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Belmiro lands a right hook to the body.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Yordan. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Belmiro throws a hook but Yordan avoids it easily.
Belmiro swings for the body but Yordan moves out of range.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmiro is just out of range.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Belmiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yordan manages to avoid it.
Belmiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Yordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yordan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Yordan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belmiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belmiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belmiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Yordan, which made it look bad.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Yordan's shoulder, as Yordan tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Yordan takes a swing at Belmiro's ribcage but misses.
Belmiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro dives in and grabs Yordan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yordan pushes down on Belmiro's head and hops out.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
A left lands for Yordan.
Belmiro misses the jab.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yordan misses with an uppercut
enabling Belmiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Yordan walks into a jab.#TD2#
Yordan tries to sprawl but Belmiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Yordan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yordan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yordan lands an overhand right.
Belmiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yordan on the side of the head.
Yordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Yordan throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Yordan misses with a head kick.
Belmiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Belmiro checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Belmiro gets the takedown into side control.

Yordan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yordan connects with a leg kick.
Yordan walks into a left hand.
Yordan is looking to land body kicks.
Belmiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yordan throws a right hand that misses
and Belmiro counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yordan looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
Yordan throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Yordan misses with a body shot
and Belmiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yordan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Yordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yordan scores with the left hand. Belmiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
Yordan takes one to the side of the head.
Yordan throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Yordan. No joy for Belmiro on that attempt.
A big left from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belmiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yordan at a distance.
Belmiro lands a body shot.
Yordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmiro slips a jab from Yordan.
Belmiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yordan throws out a leg kick but Belmiro moves out of range and Yordan only half commits.
Yordan scores with a leg kick.
Belmiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Yordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Yordan misses with an uppercut
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
Yordan cracks Belmiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belmiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yordan momentarily.
Yordan moves out of range as Belmiro strikes.
Belmiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Yordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses.
Yordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belmiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Yordan's head.
Belmiro lands an overhand right.
Belmiro defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Belmiro takes a swing at Yordan's ribcage but misses.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmiro can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Yordan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belmiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Yordan throws a quick counter head kick but Belmiro was just out of range.
Yordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan scores with a jab to the head.
Yordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Yordan lands with a shot to the body.
Yordan takes a swing at Belmiro's ribcage but misses.
Belmiro cracks Yordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Yordan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yordan loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro throws a hook but Yordan avoids it easily.#T2##TD2#
Belmiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yordan!

Yordan throws Belmiro to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Belmiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belmiro.
Yordan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belmiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belmiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belmiro throws a hook but Yordan blocks it.
Belmiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yordan defends well and Belmiro ends up having to push Yordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a shot to the body.
Yordan jabs Belmiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yordan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Belmiro misses.
Yordan misses with a head kick.
Belmiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Belmiro saw that one coming.
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yordan manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws a leg kick
and Belmiro counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Yordan.
Belmiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yordan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yordan wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Belmiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yordan is trying to defend but Belmiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro blocks the strikes from Yordan. #T4#
Yordan is trying to stand. #ES#
Yordan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Belmiro.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yordan throws a hook to the side of Belmiro's head but Belmiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yordan misses with a head kick.
Belmiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belmiro's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan needs to keep his hands up - Belmiro had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Yordan as Belmiro shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daud Yordan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Belmiro throws out a powerful jab.
Belmiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Belmiro's head.
Belmiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belmiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Yordan is rocked!
Yordan slips under a jab.
Oh Yordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Yordan.
Yordan throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Yordan moves out of range.
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belmiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yordan swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Belmiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Belmiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Yordan - just one landing.
Belmiro thuds a left hand into Yordan's body.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Belmiro as he connects with a hook.
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yordan with a body shot.
Yordan connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
A jab from Yordan misses.
Yordan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Yordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belmiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Belmiro persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Yordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan lands an overhand right.
Yordan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belmiro connects with a crisp jab.
Yordan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yordan lands with a kick to the temple. Belmiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yordan takes one on the button.
Belmiro throws a shot from downtown. Yordan moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Belmiro blocks a head kick by Yordan. #T3#
A big left from Yordan misses.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yordan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belmiro.
Belmiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
A low kick from Yordan is predictable there #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belmiro advances position into side control!
Yordan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belmiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yordan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belmiro is controlling him well.#T4#
Belmiro scores with punches from side control.
Yordan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belmiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Yordan is working from the bottom.
Belmiro is working Yordan over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belmiro scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Belmiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yordan defends well and Belmiro ends up having to push Yordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yordan lands a slapping body shot.
Belmiro works the jab nicely.
Yordan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yordan with a nice calf kick.
Yordan cracks a nice hook into Belmiro's ribs.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmiro missing with a left hand there. Yordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Yordan lands but Belmiro takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Yordan.
Yordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belmiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Yordan throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Belmiro moves out of range easily.
Yordan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Belmiro cracks Yordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Yordan misses.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmiro lands a jab to Yordan's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yordan.
Belmiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Belmiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick
and Belmiro counters with a left to the body.
Yordan throws a head kick but Belmiro moves out of range.
Yordan looks to land a body kick but Belmiro moved away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmiro closes the distance and clinches up with Yordan, looking for a takedown. Belmiro pushes Yordan against the cage but Yordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws a leg kick
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
Belmiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Belmiro. Beautiful body shot.
Yordan throws a jab when Belmiro was well out of range.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Yordan.#TD2#
Belmiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yordan down. #T3#
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Yordan tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yordan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Yordan throws Belmiro to one side and escapes!
Yordan throws a leg kick which misses Belmiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Belmiro tries to avoid it.
Yordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Yordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro misses with a looping right.
Yordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Belmiro. Belmiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yordan.
Donk. Yordan catches Belmiro right on the button with a cross.
Belmiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yordan misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Yordan. No joy for Belmiro on that attempt.
Breno Belmiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yordan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belmiro's head.
Belmiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yordan dips to his left and cracks Belmiro with an uppercut!
Yordan sizes up Belmiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yordan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Daud Yordan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Belmiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borrisinov has time to react.
A big left from Borrisinov misses.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borrisinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belmiro defends it nicely.
Borrisinov blocks a jab.
Belmiro throws a looping overhand right but Borrisinov ducks down to avoid it.
Belmiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borrisinov misses the jab.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Borrisinov's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Belmiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belmiro pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Borrisinov catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borrisinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borrisinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borrisinov tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belmiro but Belmiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Breno Belmiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmiro should have avoided that one.
Borrisinov lands a jab to Belmiro's midsection.
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Belmiro.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belmiro.
Borrisinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borrisinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Belmiro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borrisinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Belmiro is looking to reverse the position.
Belmiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borrisinov scores with punches from side control.
Belmiro sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Belmiro actively working from the bottom here.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borrisinov is working away from the top position though.
Borrisinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belmiro's head.
Belmiro gets full guard.#T3#
Belmiro trying to control the position.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borrisinov's guard. #REVR#
Belmiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borrisinov pulls Belmiro in to control the position.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belmiro won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Belmiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borrisinov's guard.
Borrisinov is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Borrisinov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Borrisinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for a kimura but Borrisinov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Borrisinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borrisinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Volodimir Borrisinov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Borrisinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belmiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Belmiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Borrisinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belmiro momentarily.
Borrisinov throws a body punch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Borrisinov misses.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borrisinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Belmiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borrisinov sprawls well initially but Belmiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Borrisinov is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Belmiro is pressing down on Borrisinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borrisinov is holding on for now.
Borrisinov tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.
Borrisinov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borrisinov is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borrisinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borrisinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro working Borrisinov over with strikes.
Borrisinov trying to control from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to control but Borrisinov is keeping him busy.
Belmiro moves into full mount! Borrisinov won't be happy about that!
Borrisinov tries to hold on but Belmiro pushes him away.
Borrisinov is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Belmiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borrisinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borrisinov shrugs it off.
Belmiro lands with some strikes.
Borrisinov wants to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Borrisinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borrisinov can do to turn this around?
Belmiro working Borrisinov over with strikes.
Borrisinov manages to get to full guard.
Belmiro throwing strikes from guard but Borrisinov blocks nicely. #T4#
Borrisinov pulls Belmiro in close to prevent any damage.
Belmiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borrisinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmiro controls the pace.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belmiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Borrisinov has wrist control.
Borrisinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Borrisinov misses with a hook.
Belmiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borrisinov.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut. Borrisinov saw that one coming.
Belmiro lands a nice hook to Borrisinov's body. Borrisinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borrisinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belmiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belmiro jabs Borrisinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belmiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belmiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belmiro's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Belmiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Borrisinov quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borrisinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Borrisinov wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro throwing shots but Borrisinov is blocking nicely.
Belmiro prevents Borrisinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borrisinov is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold.
Borrisinov gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belmiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro is fighting to break Borrisinov's control of his arms but Borrisinov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Borrisinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borrisinov defends it easily.
Belmiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Belmiro, not yet. #T3#
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Borrisinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Borrisinov cracks Belmiro with a solid left hand.
Borrisinov working some strikes from top position.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belmiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borrisinov pushing down on Belmiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belmiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmiro.#SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borrisinov is aware though and is defending well.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Belmiro has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belmiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Borrisinov prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
Belmiro has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borrisinov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Breno Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmiro 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Breno Belmiro!

Event: NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Belmiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deiveiredo with a nice calf kick.
Deiveiredo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmiro digs a good hook to Deiveiredo's body.
Belmiro throws a lazy right hand but Deiveiredo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Deiveiredo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo moves away from the strike by Belmiro.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Belmiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deiveiredo is trying to defend but Belmiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deiveiredo is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deiveiredo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmiro.
Belmiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deiveiredo!
Belmiro landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Belmiro tries to control but Deiveiredo wriggling away.
Belmiro punching from mount but Deiveiredo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belmiro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deiveiredo because Belmiro loaded up on that one.
Belmiro looking to control but Deiveiredo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Belmiro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Deiveiredo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmiro raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Deiveiredo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belmiro.
Deiveiredo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Belmiro is keen to just control but Deiveiredo is a slippery customer.
Deiveiredo is trying to maintain the position but Belmiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Belmiro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deiveiredo moves into full guard.
Belmiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Deiveiredo's brow. #CUT#It looks like Figueson Deiveiredo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deiveiredo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Deiveiredo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belmiro stands and throws Deiveiredo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Deiveiredo parries the strikes from Belmiro easily there. Belmiro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Deiveiredo to escape.
Belmiro working away.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deiveiredo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belmiro wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping him busy.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deiveiredo down. #T4##SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deiveiredo can't do much from the bottom here.
Deiveiredo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deiveiredo is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deiveiredo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belmiro.
Deiveiredo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Figueson Deiveiredo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Deiveiredo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deiveiredo punishes Belmiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Belmiro throws a hook but Deiveiredo avoids it easily.
Deiveiredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
Belmiro lands a slapping body shot.
Deiveiredo tries to bum rush Belmiro with a series of wild strikes but Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deiveiredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Deiveiredo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belmiro.
A nice side step and Deiveiredo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belmiro loads up on a big right hand but Deiveiredo slips the punch.
Deiveiredo looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
Belmiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro shoots for a takedown but Deiveiredo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Deiveiredo.
Belmiro cracks Deiveiredo with a good jab.
Deiveiredo misses with a two punch combination.
Deiveiredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Belmiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deiveiredo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
That kick from Deiveiredo tenderised Belmiro's leg. Belmiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deiveiredo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deiveiredo is looking for the big counter here.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Belmiro misses with a straight right.
Belmiro with a nice cross.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut. Deiveiredo saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Deiveiredo scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmiro.
Nice defenses there by Belmiro.
Belmiro slips a jab from Deiveiredo.
Belmiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deiveiredo misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Belmiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Deiveiredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Deiveiredo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belmiro. Belmiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deiveiredo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belmiro.
Deiveiredo jabs Belmiro right on the nose. Belmiro blinks but takes it well.
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deiveiredo throws a leg kick but Belmiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Belmiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Belmiro misses.
Deiveiredo misses with a double jab.
Belmiro dodges the punch combination from Deiveiredo.
Belmiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deiveiredo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Deiveiredo throws a jab but it's blocked by Belmiro.
Belmiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Belmiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deiveiredo.
A counter left hand to the body from Belmiro misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Good exchange - Belmiro coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Deiveiredo.
Belmiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deiveiredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmiro.
An inside leg kick from Deiveiredo misses.
A jab from Deiveiredo misses.
Deiveiredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deiveiredo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belmiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Deiveiredo gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Deiveiredo manages to retain guard.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Figueson Deiveiredo 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.#R3#
Jab, jab by Deiveiredo - just one landing.
Belmiro defending well as Deiveiredo loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deiveiredo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Deiveiredo tenderised Belmiro's leg. Belmiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook.
Deiveiredo works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Deiveiredo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmiro lands a jab to the nose.
Deiveiredo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook.
Belmiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deiveiredo.
Belmiro throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmiro. That snapped Deiveiredo's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deiveiredo moves out of range of the strikes.
Deiveiredo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Deiveiredo misses the target. #T1#
Deiveiredo throws a lazy head kick
and Deiveiredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deiveiredo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belmiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Deiveiredo swinging wildly here.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figueson Deiveiredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Belmiro.
Deiveiredo throws a hook but Belmiro blocks it.#TD#
Belmiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deiveiredo is trying to defend but Belmiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deiveiredo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deiveiredo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Deiveiredo is keeping the position.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deiveiredo pulls Belmiro in close to prevent any damage.
Belmiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deiveiredo trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Deiveiredo is retaining full guard.
Deiveiredo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Deiveiredo has his feet on Belmiro's thighs here. He's pushed Belmiro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Belmiro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Figueson Deiveiredo, 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: NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Van Elburg throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
Belmiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belmiro misses the body punch
and Van Elburg counters with a nice body kick.
Van Elburg throws a leg kick #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Elburg!
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Check out the look on Belmiro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Elburg, who protects the arm well.
Belmiro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Belmiro working the ground and pound.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Elburg tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro working the head with strikes.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Van Elburg is not content to let Belmiro control the position. #T1#
Belmiro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Elburg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belmiro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Van Elburg is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Elburg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Elburg tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Elburg sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Van Elburg's temple.
Van Elburg wants to get back to his feet.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Elburg wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Van Elburg is defending well.
Van Elburg wants to get back to full guard.
Van Elburg is positioning himself well to prevent Belmiro advancing to mount.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Elburg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro lands a heavy elbow.
Belmiro raining down shots from the mount!
Belmiro 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro trying to control but Van Elburg is having none of it. #T3#
Van Elburg is bucking up trying to escape but Belmiro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belmiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Belmiro has control of Van Elburg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Elburg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belmiro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Elburg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van Elburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Elburg has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Van Elburg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back!
Belmiro is trying to break free.
Van Elburg doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Elburg's head.
Belmiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belmiro cracks Van Elburg with a solid left hand.
Van Elburg wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Van Elburg keeps moving.
Belmiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Belmiro trying to control but Van Elburg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Elburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belmiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belmiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Elburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Van Elburg.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Elburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Elburg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belmiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmiro has time to react.
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Elburg misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmiro misses the target.#T1#
Van Elburg lands a head kick!
Belmiro lands a body shot.
Van Elburg avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Belmiro cracks Van Elburg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Elburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Van Elburg misses the jab.
Van Elburg throws a sloppy head kick
and Belmiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Elburg misses with a head kick.
Vincent Van Elburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmiro misses with a left hand
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Van Elburg, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Elburg misses with a straight left. #T2#
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses
and Belmiro counters with a left to the body.
Van Elburg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Elburg can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Van Elburg.
A big right from Van Elburg misses.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Van Elburg's shoulder, as Van Elburg tries to avoid the shot.
Belmiro lands with a right hand.
Van Elburg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Elburg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Elburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Belmiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Van Elburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Elburg works Belmiro's body with a nice hook.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro takes a swing at Van Elburg's ribcage but misses.
Van Elburg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Belmiro blocks it well.
Belmiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Belmiro misses. #T3#
Van Elburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belmiro missing with a left hand there. Van Elburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Van Elburg.
Belmiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Belmiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Elburg's guard.
Belmiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belmiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belmiro is in close to Van Elburg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belmiro passes Van Elburg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belmiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Elburg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Van Elburg taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Van Elburg is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is nestled in close to Van Elburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Van Elburg is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Elburg has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Van Elburg's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Van Elburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Elburg is just out of range.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Elburg.
The fighters circling - Van Elburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Elburg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belmiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Elburg scrambles back to his feet.
Belmiro connects with a jab.
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Belmiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Elburg's guard.
Van Elburg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Belmiro dives into side control. #REVB#
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Van Elburg is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro cracks Van Elburg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Van Elburg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belmiro connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Van Elburg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Van Elburg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Elburg tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Elburg, who protects the arm well.
Belmiro landing strikes.
Belmiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Elburg is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Elburg, who protects the arm well.
Van Elburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Elburg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Van Elburg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belmiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Belmiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Van Elburg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Belmiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Belmiro for a finish.
Belmiro breaks Van Elburg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Elburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Belmiro is working Van Elburg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belmiro with a nice head shot there.
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Elburg working a defensive guard here.
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Belmiro stops Van Elburg from standing up.
Van Elburg trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Elburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Van Elburg's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Belmiro pushes down on Van Elburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Elburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Belmiro.
Belmiro prevents Van Elburg from improving his position.
Belmiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Elburg taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Elburg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Breno Belmiro!
Breno Belmiro retains his featherweight title!

Event: NYF 75:Sillalahi vs Belmiro
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Belmiro connects with a crisp jab.
Silalahi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silalahi scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silalahi.
Belmiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silalahi lands a jab to the head.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silalahi moves away.
Silalahi misses with a jab to the body
and Belmiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silalahi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Belmiro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silalahi is pushing Belmiro's head away, looking to escape. Belmiro manages to hold on to the position though.
Silalahi's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Belmiro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silalahi to see if he's OK.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Belmiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Silalahi tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silalahi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belmiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silalahi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silalahi tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position. #SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belmiro cracks Silalahi with a big elbow. #T2#
Silalahi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belmiro is putting a hurting on Silalahi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belmiro working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belmiro is controlling him well.
Belmiro scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silalahi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silalahi down.
Silalahi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Belmiro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silalahi some visible discomfort.
Silalahi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
Silalahi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Silalahi is rocked!
Belmiro working the ground and pound.
Oh Silalahi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro scoring with punches from side control.
Silalahi taking a bit of punishment here - Belmiro scoring with strikes.
Belmiro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Silalahi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Belmiro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Belmiro!
Breno Belmiro is the new featherweight champion!

Event: NYF Fight Night 34
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmiro.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Burton blocks a jab.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Belmiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Burton trying to control here.
Belmiro controlling the action here.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it. #SUB#
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Burton wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well. #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.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Burton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro landing a few strikes. #T3#
Belmiro throwing strikes but Burton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Belmiro!
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Belmiro wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burton trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmiro lands with an overhand left.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
and Belmiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Burton misses with a body punch
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Belmiro thuds his right hand into Burton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belmiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton misses with a combination
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand. #T1##TD#
Belmiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Burton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Burton is working away.
Belmiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Burton is defending well. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burton wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well. #T3#
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Burton dodges it nicely.
Burton is controlling Belmiro's trapped leg to prevent Belmiro from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
Burton trying to control but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Belmiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Belmiro wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro throwing shots but Burton is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belmiro working Burton over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burton misses with a combination
and Belmiro counters with a straight right hand.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Belmiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belmiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Belmiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belmiro working Burton over with strikes.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Belmiro is pushing down on Burton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burton is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
Burton is trying to control but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Belmiro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burton?
Belmiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belmiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Burton is rocked!
A big strike lands for Belmiro! That's really hurt Burton and he's turned his back - Belmiro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Belmiro jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Belmiro!

Event: RSE 84:
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Hanselman misses the jab.
Belmiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Hanselman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanselman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hanselman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanselman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanselman's back!#SUB2#
Hanselman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T1#
Belmiro is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hanselman up. #SUB2#
Belmiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Belmiro scores with punches and elbows.
Hanselman breaks Belmiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hanselman 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#
Hanselman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hanselman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanselman wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanselman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanselman is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Belmiro is working for a kimura but Hanselman is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmiro is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Hanselman is trying to escape the mount.
Belmiro wants to control the pace but Hanselman is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro prevents Hanselman from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Belmiro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belmiro lands a couple of good shots and Hanselman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Belmiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Belmiro has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hanselman is defending well but eventually Belmiro manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hanselman has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Breno Belmiro!

Event: RSE 75:
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Yairguez lands with a hook. Belmiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro missing with a left hand there. Yairguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmiro.
A counter left hand to the body from Belmiro misses its target.
Yairguez tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yairguez lands a head kick!
Yairguez throws a leg kick but Belmiro sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yairguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmiro staying calm.
Yairguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Yairguez is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belmiro working away.
Yairguez is trying to improve his position.
Yairguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yairguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belmiro connects with a decent elbow.
Belmiro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yairguez is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it. #T2#
Belmiro wants to control but Yairguez is keeping him busy.
Yairguez is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Belmiro.
Yairguez wants to control but Belmiro postures up.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yairguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yairguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belmiro's best efforts.
Yairguez wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Yairguez dodges it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yairguez is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Yairguez is defending well.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yairguez is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Belmiro is thwarting Yairguez's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Belmiro.
Yairguez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yairguez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Belmiro passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Belmiro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro'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#
Belmiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yairguez's head backwards.
A lazy left from Yairguez finds it's target.#TD#
Belmiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yairguez gets back to full guard.
Yairguez is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belmiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Yairguez.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Yairguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Yairguez keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belmiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belmiro pushing down on Yairguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yairguez can do to turn this around?
Belmiro drops an elbow to the side of Yairguez's head.
Belmiro is thwarting Yairguez's attempts to control the position.
Yairguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yairguez gets full guard.#SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a leg! Yairguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yairguez manages to kick Belmiro off! Belmiro jumps back into Yairguez's guard. #T2#
Yairguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmiro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yairguez preventing the sweep.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yairguez is aware though and is defending well.
Belmiro 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.
Yairguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yairguez looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Belmiro preventing the sweep. #T3#
Belmiro is working Yairguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yairguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmiro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yairguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez content to stall in guard here.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Belmiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yairguez escapes and throws Belmiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yairguez trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro tries to buck Yairguez off but Yairguez is having none of it.
Yairguez controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro is not content to let Yairguez control the position.
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 Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab lands there for Yairguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Yairguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmiro missing with a left hand there. Yairguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Belmiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yairguez's guard.

Yairguez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Belmiro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Yairguez.
Belmiro blocks an uppercut.
Yairguez leaning against his opponent.
Belmiro is trying to pull guard but Yairguez has him pressed against the cage.
Belmiro is trying to pull guard but Yairguez has him pressed against the cage.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but Yairguez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but Yairguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Yairguez breaks the clinch.
Yairguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yairguez.
A jab lands there for Belmiro.
Yairguez connects with a body shot.
Yairguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmiro.
Belmiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yairguez throws a hook but Belmiro blocks it.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Yairguez's head but Yairguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belmiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodri Yairguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yairguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yairguez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yairguez as he jumps to the side.
Belmiro backing away here, and Yairguez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmiro lands a right hook to the body.
Yairguez misses with the combination.
Belmiro lands a nice hook to Yairguez's body. Yairguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Yairguez looks for the body kick but Belmiro saw that one coming.
Belmiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Belmiro checks the leg kick.
Yairguez looks to land a combination but Belmiro avoids it well.
Rodri Yairguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Belmiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belmiro.
Yairguez jabs at Belmiro's body.
Belmiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yairguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez throws out a counter right but Belmiro avoids it with no problem.
Yairguez cracks Belmiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belmiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmiro attempts a counter takedown but Yairguez avoids it well and moves away.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmiro. #T4#
Belmiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yairguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmiro.
Belmiro swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Belmiro.
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belmiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro shoots and misses
and Yairguez counters with a left to the body.
Yairguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belmiro checks it well.
A head kick misses from Yairguez.
Breno Belmiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yairguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belmiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Belmiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yairguez throws a head kick but Belmiro moves out of range. #TD#
Belmiro shoots in and bounces Yairguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodri Yairguez.
I think Belmiro 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Breno Belmiro!
Rodri Yairguez spoke after the fight, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'.

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Kourov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Kourov is looking to clinch.
Kourov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kourov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kourov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kourov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kourov defending well as Belmiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kourov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kourov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kourov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kourov's efforts to push away.#T1#
Kourov trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kourov.
Kourov misses with a knee strike.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kourov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belmiro fails to pull guard.
Kourov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmiro's elbow.
Kourov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belmiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Kourov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kourov closes the distance and clinches.
Kourov lands a knee to the body.
Belmiro is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kourov throws a head punch that misses.
Kourov lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Belmiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD#
Belmiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kourov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro pushes down on Kourov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro prevents Kourov from standing back up.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Kourov dodges it nicely.
Kourov won't allow Belmiro to pass to mount.
Belmiro stalling.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kourov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kourov 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#
Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kourov has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Belmiro looks to land a strike but Kourov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belmiro is looking to pass into half guard but Kourov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kourov is in guard.#REVB#
Kourov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kourov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kourov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kourov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kourov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vino Kourov will probably get the nod.
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#
Kourov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kourov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Kourov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kourov manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kourov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kourov.
Kourov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Kourov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Belmiro.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kourov throws out the jab.
Belmiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kourov digs a good hook to Belmiro's body.
Kourov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Kourov. #CUT2#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Kourov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Kourov should have avoided that one.
Kourov lands a glancing blow to the side of Belmiro's head.
Belmiro defending well as Kourov loads up on a big left hand.
Kourov throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Kourov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kourov tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vino Kourov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro thuds a left hand into Kourov's body.
Kourov throws a nice looking combination but Belmiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourov.
Kourov closes the distance but Belmiro moves to the side
and Belmiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Belmiro feints and as Kourov raises his hands in defense, Belmiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kourov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Kourov in his guard.#REVB#
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kourov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kourov is sitting in close to Belmiro's body. Belmiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kourov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kourov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belmiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Belmiro!
In defeat, Vino Kourov stepped up to the mic, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.

Event: RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Leetoh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmiro scores with a jab.
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
A low kick from Leetoh is predictable there #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leetoh is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leetoh's coaches at The Forge 👊 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leetoh defending well though.
Nice strikes from Belmiro there.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leetoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Belmiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving. #ES#
Leetoh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Belmiro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Belmiro'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.
Belmiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leetoh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leetoh keeps control of Belmiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leetoh misses with an elbow strike.
Belmiro is trying to pull guard but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro goes for a takedown attempt but Leetoh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Belmiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
Belmiro throws a shot from downtown. Leetoh moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Leetoh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Belmiro finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belmiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leetoh is looking to land body kicks.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmiro is just out of range.
Leetoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Adiwang Leetoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leetoh leaves Belmiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adiwang Leetoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
Leetoh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belmiro avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Leetoh lands a right hook to the body.
Leetoh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmiro has time to react.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Leetoh throws a big counter combination but Belmiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belmiro misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
Belmiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Belmiro.
Leetoh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leetoh throws the kick towards the body but Belmiro avoids it.
Leetoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belmiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Leetoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmiro.
Leetoh tries to bum rush Belmiro with a series of wild strikes but Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Belmiro scores with a hook to the body. Leetoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leetoh lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Belmiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Leetoh misses with a right hand
and Belmiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Belmiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leetoh throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Belmiro misses with a straight left.
Belmiro lands with a hook. Leetoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Leetoh 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Belmiro gets the takedown into side control.
Leetoh can't do much from the bottom here.
Leetoh on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Belmiro has an Americana. Leetoh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Belmiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Belmiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Breno Belmiro!
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Walton swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Walton.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Walton misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Belmiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belmiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Walton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Belmiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walton doesn't seem bothered though.
Walton misses with a hook
enabling Belmiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Walton throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belmiro takes a swing at Walton's ribcage but misses.
Walton 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Belmiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton misses with a low kick.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belmiro lands a head shot.
Belmiro goes for a double leg but Walton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walton continues to drive forward.
Walton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Walton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belmiro under the eye.
Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Belmiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belmiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walton connects with a solid leg kick.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and Belmiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Belmiro lands a nice shot that snaps Walton's head back.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.#T2#
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Walton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walton is looking to counter punch.
Jim Bob Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walton scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Walton.#CUT#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro slips a jab and a cross from Walton.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Walton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro slips a jab from Walton.
A cross from Belmiro lands.
Belmiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belmiro takes a swing at Walton's ribcage but misses.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro lands an overhand right.
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro cracks a nice hook into Walton's ribs.
Belmiro moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
Walton throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Belmiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Walton with a nice calf kick.
Walton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.#T4#
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro scores with a hook to the body. Walton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belmiro lands with a shot to the body.
Walton misses with a hook.
Walton lands with a cross.
Walton throws a good cross that connects.
Belmiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walton throws a hook but Belmiro blocks it.
Belmiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Walton.
Walton misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Belmiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walton's guard.
Belmiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmiro advances to half guard.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Walton gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Walton manages to retain guard.
Walton is trying to control the position but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belmiro throws a strike but Walton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Belmiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walton stacks Belmiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Walton!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro tries to bench press Walton off him but Walton keeps the position. #T1#
Belmiro manages to get back to half guard.
Belmiro is pressing down on Walton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Belmiro working for submissions but it's allowed Walton to get to half guard.
Belmiro trying to get back to full guard but Walton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Belmiro is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Walton looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belmiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belmiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walton's head.
Walton pulls Belmiro in to control the position.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmiro trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton wants to sweep but no luck.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Walton is retaining full guard.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jim Bob Walton is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belmiro on the side of the head.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walton.
Belmiro thuds his right hand into Walton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belmiro connects with a single shot there.
Walton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walton moves away.
Belmiro moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro darts in looking for a takedown but Walton gets double underhooks and turns Belmiro into the cage.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walton lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Walton's head.
Belmiro throws a jab when Walton was well out of range.
Walton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walton, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Walton finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmiro. That snapped Walton's head back.
Nice body punch from Belmiro.
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!
Belmiro cracks Walton with a good jab.
Walton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walton misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Belmiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walton scores with a nice right hand.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walton.
Belmiro walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target.
Belmiro throws a looping overhand right but Walton ducks down to avoid it.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Belmiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Belmiro's head but Belmiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Walton misses with a hook
and Belmiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jim Bob Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Walton as he connects with a hook.
Walton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmiro lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Belmiro misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Belmiro. Beautiful body shot.
Walton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walton misses with a left hand
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Walton.#T3#
Walton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Walton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmiro moves away from the strike by Walton.
Walton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belmiro throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Walton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walton missing with a left hand there. Belmiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walton lands with a nice body punch.
Walton scores with a shot to the body.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Walton.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmiro catches Walton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Walton misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
Walton connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Belmiro. Beautiful body shot.
Belmiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walton throws a hook but Belmiro avoids it easily.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Belmiro moved out of range nicely.
Belmiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walton defends well and Belmiro ends up having to push Walton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Breno Belmiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Walton.
Walton misses with a left hand
and Belmiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Walton misses.
Belmiro works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob Walton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmiro 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Janjan. Belmiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Belmiro.
Janjan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Belmiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Janjan defending against the ground and pound.
Janjan gets back to half guard.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Janjan is working away.
Belmiro is nestled in close to Janjan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Janjan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Janjan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro is controlling the pace.
Belmiro works his way into side control.
Belmiro scoring with punches from side control.
Janjan is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Belmiro wants to control but Janjan is keeping him busy.
Janjan gets back to half guard.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Janjan is a slippery customer.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Janjan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Janjan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmiro.
Janjan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belmiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Janjan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmiro.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Janjan is having none of it.
Janjan 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.
Belmiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Janjan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Janjan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belmiro wants to pass to mount but Janjan is defending the position. #T4#
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Janjan's temple.
Belmiro working over Janjan with some ground and pound. Janjan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belmiro 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.#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Janjan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belmiro scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Janjan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Janjan tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Janjan.
Janjan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Janjan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Janjan is rocked!
Belmiro cracks Janjan with a left hook right on the temple and Janjan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Belmiro lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Janjan is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Breno Belmiro!

Event: RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Belmiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belmiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belmiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belmiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belmiro landing with the ground and pound.
Belmiro trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harris has an active guard here but Belmiro has managed to pass into half guard.
Belmiro working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well. #SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harris is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Belmiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belmiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belmiro works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belmiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belmiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Belmiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Belmiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belmiro scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Belmiro stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belmiro advances position into side control!
Belmiro is working Harris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Belmiro is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belmiro prevents Harris from improving his position.#T4#
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belmiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belmiro lands strikes from half guard.
Harris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back!
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!#SUB#
Harris looking for the choke but no joy.
Belmiro breaks Harris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belmiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Belmiro stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Belmiro 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. #SUB#
Harris throws his legs up looking for a submission but Belmiro uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belmiro backwards. #TD2#
Belmiro successfully pulls guard.
Breno Belmiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Belmiro drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Belmiro off! Belmiro jumps back into Harris's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belmiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris trying to control the position.
Belmiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris wants to improve his position but instead Belmiro has moved into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice strikes from Belmiro there.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belmiro lands a nice short elbow.
Harris is looking to escape.
Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris.
Harris controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Belmiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Belmiro cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Belmiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Harris is rocked!
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Harris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belmiro defends it easily.
Belmiro trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Belmiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Belmiro working some strikes from top position.
Belmiro working some strikes from top position.
Belmiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belmiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belmiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Belmiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belmiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Belmiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Belmiro is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Belmiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belmiro postures up.
Harris has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Belmiro has passed into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Belmiro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Harris looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Belmiro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Belmiro!

Event: RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Leetoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Belmiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Leetoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Leetoh misses its intended target.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Leetoh is quick to defend against it.
Leetoh avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leetoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Leetoh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belmiro.#CUT2#It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh throws a big shot that misses.
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
It looked like Belmiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
Leetoh falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belmiro.

Leetoh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Belmiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leetoh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Belmiro - that landed with a thud.
Belmiro dodges an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belmiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Leetoh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leetoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Leetoh manages to break the clinch.
Leetoh slips a jab from Belmiro.
Leetoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belmiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leetoh scores with a head kick. Belmiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Leetoh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belmiro darts in looking for a takedown but Leetoh gets double underhooks and turns Belmiro into the cage. #T2#
Belmiro wants to stall.
Leetoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belmiro cracks Leetoh with a nice body shot.
Leetoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leetoh lands a left hand. #TD#
Belmiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Leetoh trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there. #T3#
Leetoh looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leetoh defends well.
Leetoh stands and throws Belmiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Leetoh working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leetoh is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leetoh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leetoh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leetoh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Belmiro some visible discomfort.
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leetoh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leetoh working away.
Belmiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leetoh trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro is trying to control Leetoh's posture but Leetoh avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adiwang Leetoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leetoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leetoh throws a head kick but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Leetoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leetoh scores with a decent looking hook.
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leetoh throws a leg kick #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belmiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leetoh's head.
Belmiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belmiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leetoh trying to control the position.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Leetoh's brow.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leetoh is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leetoh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leetoh is trying to get back to half guard.
Leetoh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leetoh keeps working. #T2#
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leetoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro 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.
Leetoh is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro drops an elbow to the side of Leetoh's head.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leetoh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leetoh tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg. #T3#
Belmiro winds up and cracks Leetoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leetoh defends it well.
Belmiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belmiro works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Belmiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leetoh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Belmiro looking to control but Leetoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leetoh is looking to improve his position but Belmiro isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Belmiro is landing with some decent strikes but Leetoh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leetoh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Leetoh is keeping the position.
Leetoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh 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.
Belmiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Leetoh misses with a hook.
Belmiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
Belmiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leetoh.
Belmiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
A quick step to the side and Belmiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leetoh tries to bum rush Belmiro with a series of wild strikes but Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leetoh manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Belmiro gets a takedown into half guard.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Leetoh is trying to get back to full guard.
Leetoh tries to kick Belmiro off but Belmiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Leetoh is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leetoh sees it coming and defends easily.
Leetoh is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Leetoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leetoh is on top in guard. #REVB#
Leetoh throwing strikes but missing.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
Belmiro controls Leetoh momentarily but Leetoh frees himself. #T3#
Leetoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Leetoh defends easily.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for subs off his back but Leetoh has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leetoh trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leetoh looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Leetoh controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leetoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adiwang Leetoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leetoh 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

170 cm
20 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs

Belmiro

Norman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Breno Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Norman drives through and clinches with Belmiro against the cage. #TD#
Belmiro jumps guard and drags Norman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Belmiro trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Belmiro is trying to hold Norman in close to prevent damage but Norman has managed to pass into half guard.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (3) Norman
Norman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Norman is looking to work his way around to Belmiro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Norman trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Norman moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (0) vs (6) Norman
Norman trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Belmiro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Norman gets his way!
Norman is hanging on to Belmiro's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Norman is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Norman is looking for a choke. Belmiro gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Belmiro manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Norman#T3#
Belmiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (2) vs (10) Norman
Norman is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Norman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Norman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (10) Norman
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Norman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Norman in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (12) Norman
Norman postures up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Norman won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Belmiro looking to control.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norman is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman wants to take a breather but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
Norman passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Norman#T6#
Belmiro is not content to let Norman control the position. #SUB2#
Norman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belmiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belmiro prevents Norman from improving position.
Norman takes a little break here. Belmiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Norman tries to move to mount but Belmiro blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Norman tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro wants to control but Norman postures up.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Norman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belmiro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Belmiro stops Norman from passing to mount.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Norman is trying to get an arm triangle but Belmiro is defending well.
Norman just content to control the position. #T9#
Belmiro prevents Norman from improving position. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norman's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Norman! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Belmiro has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Norman!
A relieved looking Mark Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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