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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vijay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vijay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Belt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belt drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Belt off! Belt jumps back into Singh's guard.
Belt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt chips away with some ground and pound.
Belt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Belt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belt dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Belt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
Belt shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vijay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belt, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
Belt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belt blocking some punches.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belt jumps guard but Singh stands there with Belt around his waist. Belt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh can't fight it off and eventually Belt manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Belt is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt throwing strikes but missing.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singh is pulling down on Belt's head to control his posture.
Belt throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Singh is pushing down on Belt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belt is fighting to maintain full guard but Singh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belt is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Singh postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Belt to stand up.
Vijay Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh leaves Belt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Singh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belt.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Belt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belt shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Belt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Belt on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belt is still trying to improve position.
Singh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belt, up you get!
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around?
Singh is looking to clinch.
Belt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tries to clinch but Belt moves out of range.
Belt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Singh to the ground. Belt is now in Singh's guard.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Belt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt stops Singh from standing up.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Singh wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh blocks a head kick by Belt.
Singh moves in looking to clinch but Belt pushes him off.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belt dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vijay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Vijay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Belt's head but Belt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Singh scores with a four punch combination!
Singh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belt slips under a jab.
Belt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belt momentarily.
Singh scores with a jab. Belt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vijay Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belt on his heels. He'll look to pass Belt's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Belt.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belt trying to control the position here.
Singh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belt trying to strike off his back.
Belt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Belt closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Belt pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Belt tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh throws a hook but Belt blocks it.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belt drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Singh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belt's guard.
Belt is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Singh wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Belt striking off his back but it's not causing Singh any problems.
Singh 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Belt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belt misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Belt backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vijay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Singh prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Belt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belt jumps guard but Singh stands there with Belt around his waist. Belt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belt blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh pushes Belt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh tries a body shot but Belt blocks it.
Singh is pressed up against the cage. Belt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singh down to the mat. Singh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belt takes one to the side of the head.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singh connects with a single shot there.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Belt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Singh to keep the fight standing.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Belt controls the action.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
Singh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Singh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belt is rocked!
Singh pushes Belt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vijay Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh lands a left hand.
Belt is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh scores with a hook to the body.
Singh drops Belt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Singh lands a body punch.
Singh creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Belt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Belt drops to his knees and Singh pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vijay Singh!
A very excited looking Vijay Singh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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