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Event:
UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Fantastico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastico takes one to the side of the head.
Belmiro misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico fires out a quick counter leg kick but Belmiro just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Fantastico gets a clinch. #BC#
Fantastico manages to break the clinch.
Enzo Belmiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastico slaps away a takedown attempt from Belmiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastico lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Belmiro misses with a takedown
enabling Fantastico to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantastico as he avoids it easily.
Macho Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Belmiro.
Belmiro takes one to the side of the head.
Belmiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantastico pinned against the cage. Fantastico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Belmiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Fantastico.
Fantastico is looking to slow Belmiro down with leg kicks.
Macho Fantastico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Belmiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fantastico's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fantastico manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Belmiro jumps guard and drags Fantastico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantastico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belmiro is tightening it up a little... Fantastico has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fantastico reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fantastico taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enzo Belmiro!
Enzo Belmiro is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Jones.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belmiro checks a leg kick.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belmiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belmiro walks into a jab.
Jones misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmiro.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Belmiro trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jones preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belmiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Belmiro has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belmiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Belmiro's body to avoid the submission. Belmiro has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Belmiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darius as he avoids it easily.
Darius throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Darius's shoulder, as Darius tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Darius misses. #TD#
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!
Darius has one of Belmiro's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The strikes coming from Belmiro are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro working away.#T1#
Darius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darius is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Darius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darius wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Darius down.
#SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Darius is defending well.
Belmiro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Darius some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darius has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Belmiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darius wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Darius throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Darius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Darius is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it. #T3#
Belmiro working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Darius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darius missing with punches from the bottom.
Darius throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Darius works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Darius looking for a sweep. Not yet Darius, not yet. #SUB2#
Darius 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.
Darius looking for a sweep. Not yet Darius, not yet.
Darius keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro throws an elbow that misses. Darius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belmiro's guard. Nice move by Darius!#REVB#
Darius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Darius defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Darius throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
Darius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darius just misses with a punch to the body.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius stuffs the takedown.
Belmiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmiro lands a nice shot that snaps Darius's head back.
Darius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmiro ducks right into an uppercut from Darius.
Darius blocks a jab.
Belmiro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Darius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darius!
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Darius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmiro takes a swing at Darius's ribcage but misses.
Darius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darius scores with a hook.
Darius misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Darius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darius. Belmiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benny Darius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darius throws a head kick that Belmiro semi-blocks.
Darius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Darius. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Darius tries to move into range but Belmiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darius throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Belmiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belmiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius needs to keep his hands up - Belmiro had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belmiro. #T2#
Darius managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belmiro.
Darius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back!
Belmiro breaks Darius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro trying to control but Darius is working from the bottom.
Belmiro distracts Darius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belmiro is in close to Darius's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Darius is rocked!
Belmiro lands a couple of digs.
Darius is still in real trouble! Can Belmiro finish him?
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Darius's brow.
Belmiro arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Darius's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enzo Belmiro!
Benny Darius spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gooding!
#CUT2#It looks like Enzo Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gooding throws a big shot that misses.
Gooding displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belmiro.
Gooding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gooding looks to throw the jab but Belmiro is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding connects with a body shot.
Enzo Belmiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding throws a body punch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Gooding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
It looked like Belmiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gooding.
Belmiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gooding takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Gooding tries to bum rush Belmiro with a series of wild strikes but Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gooding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gooding stuffs the takedown attempt from Belmiro. Belmiro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gooding scores with a jab to the head.
Belmiro with a nice cross.
Gooding lands with a hook. Belmiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gooding takes one to the chin there.
Belmiro throws a looping overhand right but Gooding ducks down to avoid it.
Belmiro looks to land a right hand but Gooding moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gooding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Gooding counters with a stiff right hand.
Gooding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Belmiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gooding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belmiro scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gooding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gooding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gooding throws out the jab.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Belmiro.
Gooding swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gooding catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gooding connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
Belmiro moves out of range as Gooding strikes.
Belmiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Belmiro misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Gooding counters with a nice right hand that sends Belmiro toppling to the canvas! Belmiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gooding finish him?!#ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
Gooding misses with a looping left.
Gooding throws a shot to the body.
Gooding throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Gooding moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmiro scores with a nice head shot.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro moves out of range as Gooding strikes.
Belmiro throws a shot from downtown. Gooding moves away and avoids it.
Gooding looks to land a left hand but Belmiro moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gooding.
Gooding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmiro throws out the jab. #T4#
Gooding throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gooding misses.
Gooding takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gooding loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Jab by Belmiro.
Gooding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gooding avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Belmiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belmiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belmiro scores with a nice strike.
Belmiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmiro darts in looking for a takedown but Gooding gets double underhooks and turns Belmiro into the cage.
Gooding misses with some punches.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but Gooding won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Belmiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Gooding is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gooding lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belmiro at a distance.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Gooding lands a jab.
Belmiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gooding's head.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gooding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belmiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gooding slips a straight right by Belmiro.#T1#
Gooding throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gooding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cuba Gooding seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown into Gooding's guard.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro throwing strikes from guard but Gooding blocks nicely.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Belmiro is working Gooding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gooding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Gooding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belmiro. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gooding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Gooding in his guard.#REVB#
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gooding stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gooding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully.
Belmiro has his hands on Gooding's head, controlling the position.
Belmiro being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gooding trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gooding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Gooding tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Belmiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Belmiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Belmiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gooding's half guard.
Belmiro prevents Gooding from improving his position.
Belmiro wants to control but Gooding is keeping him busy.
Belmiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gooding's head.
Gooding won't allow Belmiro to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gooding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro throwing shots but Gooding is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gooding's head.
Gooding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belmiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gooding defending well though.
Belmiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gooding's head.
Belmiro stops Gooding from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Gooding dodges it nicely.
Belmiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Gooding is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gooding throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Gooding misses.
Belmiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Belmiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gooding!
Gooding tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Belmiro misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Gooding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belmiro working the ground and pound.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gooding keeps working.
Belmiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belmiro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gooding is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gooding takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gooding avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Gooding can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Belmiro grinds an elbow into Gooding's temple.
Belmiro misses with an attempted head punch 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.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belmiro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gooding is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gooding is avoiding damage well.
Gooding taking a bit of punishment here - Belmiro scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
McGreegan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Belmiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGreegan tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Belmiro grinds an elbow into McGreegan's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Belmiro has hold of McGreegan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McGreegan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Belmiro cranks the arm and McGreegan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McGreegan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Belmiro misses.
Myers cracks Belmiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Belmiro coming out on top.
Belmiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Belmiro steps away.
Belmiro misses with a looping right.
Belmiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Belmiro cracks Myers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Belmiro lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belmiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Belmiro blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belmiro shoots in for a double leg but Myers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro lands a slapping body shot.
Belmiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Myers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice elbow from Myers. #CUT2#It looks like Enzo Belmiro has been cut.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Myers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belmiro's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Belmiro breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Myers avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Myers takes one on the button.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belmiro.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers thows a leg kick but Belmiro checks it #TD#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control.
Belmiro lands a nice forearm strike.
Belmiro lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Belmiro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Myers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Belmiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belmiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belmiro. Belmiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Belmiro.#T1#
Belmiro misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belmiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith thows a body kick. Belmiro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Smith tenderised Belmiro's leg. Belmiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro moves away from the strike by Smith.
Belmiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Belmiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belmiro throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#T2#
Belmiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Belmiro sees coming a mile off.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Belmiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
John Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro blocks a jab.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a hook
and Belmiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belmiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belmiro shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a jab when Belmiro was well out of range.#T3#
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Smith has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A jab from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Belmiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Belmiro tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belmiro doesn't seem phased though.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belmiro. Belmiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a hook but Belmiro avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Belmiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
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!
Smith thuds a left hand into Belmiro's body.
Smith defending well as Belmiro loads up on a big left hand.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
John Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a cross.
Belmiro cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Belmiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belmiro lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith is pulling down on Belmiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Belmiro, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belmiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmiro misses the jab.
Belmiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Belmiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws out a counter right but Belmiro avoids it with no problem.
Belmiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmiro.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Belmiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith slips a jab from Belmiro.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Nice defenses there by Belmiro.
It looked like Belmiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Belmiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Belmiro landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belmiro distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belmiro with a nice head shot there.
Belmiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro postures up.
#T2#
Belmiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belmiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Belmiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Smith wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmiro's guard.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Belmiro defends it.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Belmiro controls his leg.
Belmiro trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Enzo Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Belmiro misses with a body punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
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 Enzo Belmiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Belmiro moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belmiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Belmiro shrugs it off though.
Smith lands with a hook. Belmiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Smith tenderised Belmiro's leg. Belmiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Belmiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmiro cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Belmiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmiro.
Belmiro scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Belmiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Belmiro swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Belmiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a right and a left that Belmiro avoids nicely.
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
John Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Belmiro on that attempt.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belmiro misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Belmiro swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
#T2#
Smith throws a hook but Belmiro avoids it easily.
Belmiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Belmiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Belmiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belmiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Belmiro's head and hops out.
Smith throws a right hand that Belmiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmiro also avoids with ease.
Donk. Belmiro catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith thuds a left hand into Belmiro's body.#T3#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Smith tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a series of punches but Belmiro moves out of range.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belmiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belmiro.#TD#
Belmiro drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belmiro works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Joe Smith!
After winning the bout, John Joe Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 27: Jones v Jones
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Gaspard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belmiro blocks a jab.
Belmiro tries to counter by clinching up but Gaspard breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Gaspard misses.
Belmiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gaspard sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Belmiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaspard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Belmiro taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Gaspard has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Belmiro has tapped! Great work by Gaspard! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Luc Gaspard! |
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Event:
UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Belmiro swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Nguyen is quick to defend against it.
Belmiro slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Nguyen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belmiro won't allow Nguyen to pass to mount.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belmiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro is looking to counter the offense by Nguyen and move into the clinch.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing. #TD2#
Nguyen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro gets full guard.#T3#
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Nguyen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nguyen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Nguyen tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belmiro is looking to regain half guard here but Nguyen keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nguyen off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Belmiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nguyen tries to escape but Belmiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nguyen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Belmiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nguyen staying busy and making it hard for Belmiro to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Belmiro walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguyen pinned against the cage. Nguyen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Nguyen.#T1#
Belmiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nguyen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Belmiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Nguyen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Nguyen wants to free his trapped foot but Belmiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Nguyen sits in half guard.
Nguyen moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nguyen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Nguyen has taken his back - oops!
Good control from Nguyen.#SUB2#
Belmiro fending off the submission attempt from Nguyen.
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 trying to control the action but Nguyen just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro tries to reverse the position but Nguyen maintains control.#T3#
Nguyen wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
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.
Nguyen tries to pass to full mount but Belmiro defends it.
Nguyen prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguyen controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nguyen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nguyen has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nguyen feints and as Belmiro raises his hands in defense, Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Nguyen defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Belmiro stands and throws Nguyen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen struggling a bit here.
Nguyen tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Belmiro landing strikes.
Nguyen is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nguyen's legs. #SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Belmiro lands an elbow. #T2#
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmiro trying to control the position but Nguyen is working away.
Nguyen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belmiro's best efforts.
Nguyen wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nguyen is not content to let Belmiro control the position.#T3#
Belmiro misses with a head shot. Nguyen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Nguyen.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nguyen 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.
Nguyen 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.
Jimmy Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Nguyen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Enzo Belmiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Belmiro scores with a takedown into Saunders's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders controlling from the top position. #T1#
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saunders 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. #SUB2#
Belmiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saunders has picked Belmiro up and slammed him! Belmiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Saunders manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (5) vs (2) Belmiro#T2#
Saunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belmiro looking for a sweep but Saunders has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (7) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro stops Saunders from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away. #T3#
Saunders is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Belmiro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (10) vs (2) Belmiro#SUB#
Belmiro is having to fend off submission attempts from Saunders, who is looking to sink in the choke. Saunders doesn't have the hooks in though and Belmiro manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (4) Belmiro#SUB#
Saunders 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.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Saunders seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (12) vs (4) Belmiro
Saunders forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.#T5#
Belmiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmiro.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
Saunders slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Saunders 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. #T6#
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Saunders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but Belmiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Saunders wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saunders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Belmiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saunders uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (15) vs (4) Belmiro#SUB#
Saunders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saunders wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro tries to bench press Saunders off him but Saunders keeps the position. #SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belmiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saunders's guard! Nice work there by Belmiro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (15) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB#
Belmiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Saunders pulls Belmiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Belmiro from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.#SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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#
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saunders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (17) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Saunders works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (20) vs (6) Belmiro#T11##SUB#
Saunders looking to secure an arm triangle but Belmiro defends it well.
Belmiro regains half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saunders pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saunders trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Saunders has control of the leg. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmiro gets full guard.#T14#
Saunders postures up.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.
Saunders works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (23) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (23) vs (8) Belmiro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saunders takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Sam Saunders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#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! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (0) vs (4) Belmiro
Navarro tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Navarro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belmiro but great work by Navarro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to control but Navarro postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Navarro tries to move to mount but Belmiro blocks the move with his legs.
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Navarro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.
Navarro wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Navarro 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.
#T2#
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Navarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Navarro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belmiro's legs.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (7) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bigfoot BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Navarro 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 Belmiro gets his way!
Navarro rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Belmiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Navarro wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Navarro showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Belmiro tightening his grip on Navarro, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Navarro turns into Belmiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (8) Belmiro
Navarro wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (10) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Belmiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Navarro defend it? Belmiro steps over the head and cranks it - Navarro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (0) vs (2) Ngannou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ngannou won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Ngannou#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Ngannou defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ngannou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Ngannou looking to control.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ngannou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro is pushing down on Ngannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ngannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belmiro is really struggling to control Ngannou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belmiro wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ngannou is in trouble now - Belmiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou holds of for dear life.
Belmiro controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Belmiro has hold of Ngannou's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ngannou manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belmiro avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belmiro.
Ngannou holds on for dear life, controlling Belmiro's posture momentarily.
Belmiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Ngannou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Belmiro's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou is controlling an arm, preventing Belmiro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ngannou 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.
Belmiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. #T6#
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngannou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngannou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngannou! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (5) vs (6) Ngannou
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ngannou gets to mount! Belmiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (5) vs (8) Ngannou
Belmiro prevents Ngannou from taking his back.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position but Ngannou isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Belmiro has given up his back here. Will Ngannou look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (5) vs (11) Ngannou
You can see the frustration on Belmiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Belmiro staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #T9#
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Belmiro tries to buck him off.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ngannou not allowing Belmiro to control his hands.
Ngannou is hanging on to Belmiro's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Ngannou.#T10##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Belmiro is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ngannou doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (11) Ngannou
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Belmiro stalling. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngannou has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngannou defends it well. #T12#
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou trying to control the position here.
Ngannou is continuing to stall.#T14#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (10) vs (11) Ngannou
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (13) vs (11) Ngannou
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro takes the fight on points by 13 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Belmiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belmiro showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Belmiro is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belmiro is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Belmiro is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman is controlling Belmiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Belmiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belmiro in particular looking to stall.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Belmiro wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hageman is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Belmiro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Belmiro
Belmiro tries to advance to mount but Hageman denies him. #SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belmiro but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (5) Belmiro#T4#
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belmiro is not content to let Hageman control the position.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Hageman postures up.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#T5#
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hageman is sitting in close to Belmiro's body. Belmiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hageman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hageman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belmiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enzo Belmiro! |
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