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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Belcher (ranked 743 p4p, 17 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 2847 p4p, 81 weight class). Gregory Belcher looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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270 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
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266 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position.
Ronaldo pulls Belcher in close to prevent any damage.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Belcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronaldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Ronaldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronaldo manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Ronaldo's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ronaldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ronaldo stands up and beckons Belcher to his feet.
Ronaldo's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ronaldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ronaldo dives on top into guard.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo pushing down on Belcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Belcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ronaldo is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Belcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Ronaldo 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.
Belcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ronaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pele Ronaldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronaldo tries to improve position but can't.
Ronaldo is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Ronaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Ronaldo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo is trying to stand up here but Belcher is controlling him well.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belcher passes into half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Ronaldo gets back to full guard.
Belcher 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher forces his way into half guard.
Belcher prevents Ronaldo from improving his position.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belcher has control of Ronaldo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ronaldo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belcher trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Belcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Belcher drives through with a takedown into Ronaldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ronaldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belcher's guard.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher pulls Ronaldo in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronaldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belcher's guard.
Ronaldo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
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.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronaldo is one step ahead there.
Ronaldo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belcher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ronaldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Belcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pele Ronaldo.
Well Ronaldo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gregory Belcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Behaaaave'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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