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