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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gloves looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellington is just out of range.
Gloves throws a jab when Bellington was well out of range.
Bellington with the counter takedown but Gloves avoids it easily.
Gloves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gloves lunges at Bellington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellington's hand.
Gloves misses with a looping left.
Gloves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
Donk. Gloves catches Bellington right on the button with a cross.
Gloves throws a big shot that misses.
Gloves misses the jab.
Gloves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Bellington counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellington in side control, throwing shots but Gloves defends.
Gloves can't do much from the bottom here.
Bellington throws an elbow but Gloves slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Gloves is trying to control Bellington's posture but Bellington avoids it.
Gloves manages to get back to half guard.
Gloves trying to control from the bottom.
Gloves wants to get back to full guard.
Gloves manages to get to full guard.
Bellington won't allow Gloves to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bellington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bellington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gloves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gloves working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bellington throws a big shot that misses.
Gloves digs a good hook to Bellington's body.
#KD#
Gloves lands a big uppercut and Bellington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bellington looks OK. Gloves waves Bellington back to his feet!#ROC#Bellington is rocked!
Gloves is stalking Bellington. Bellington circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gloves, and it's lights out! Bellington really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gloves!
Buster Gloves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kaca blocks the leg kick.
Kaca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaca moves away.
Bellington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaca as he connects with a hook.
Bellington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaca scores with a hook to the body. Bellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaca lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bellington - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kaca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatot Kaca!
Gatot Kaca retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Gatot Kaca, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Bellington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bellington is standing up over Nordmarsson. Nordmarsson looks to escape but Bellington dives into side control.
#REVB#
Bellington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nordmarsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nordmarsson wants to get back to his feet but Bellington is dominant here and he's now got Nordmarsson's back!
You can see the frustration on Nordmarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Nordmarsson wants to escape the position.
Bellington avoiding Nordmarsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bellington throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Bellington misses with an elbow to the head.
Nordmarsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can Nordmarsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bellington 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.
Bellington throwing sloppy strikes.
Bellington misses with an elbow to the head.
Bellington biding his time, controlling Nordmarsson.
Bellington throws strikes from the back but Nordmarsson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Nordmarsson.#T2#
Nordmarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bellington content to stall in guard here.
Nordmarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bellington throwing strikes but missing.
Bellington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordmarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordmarsson with a nice calf kick.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellington leaves Nordmarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bellington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Bellington feints and as Nordmarsson raises his hands in defense, Bellington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bellington passes Nordmarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bellington throwing shots but Nordmarsson is blocking nicely.
Nordmarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nordmarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nordmarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bellington dominated that round.
That's time! Bellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nordmarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellington.
Bellington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee Nordmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordmarsson throws a combination. Bellington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nordmarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordmarsson is wriggling around but Bellington manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Nordmarsson wants to sweep but Bellington has passed to side control!
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Bellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Nordmarsson trying to remain calm as Bellington controls from the top position.
Nordmarsson parries the strikes from Bellington easily there. Bellington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nordmarsson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellington taking a breather here.
Bellington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bellington happy to just control the position for now.
Nordmarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bellington gets full guard.#T2#
Nordmarsson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nordmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nordmarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordmarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bellington has his foot on Nordmarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordmarsson works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bellington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nordmarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bellington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordmarsson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nordmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nordmarsson looks to land a body kick but Bellington moved away.
Bellington tries to counter with a takedown but Nordmarsson is quick to defend against it.
Nordmarsson throws a nice looking combination but Bellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bellington attempts a counter takedown but Nordmarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Nordmarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nordmarsson throws a right hand that Bellington ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellington also avoids with ease.#T4#
Bellington swings for the body but Nordmarsson moves out of range.
#TD#
Bellington gets the takedown into side control.
Bellington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A control attempt from Nordmarsson but he's now mounted!
Nordmarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nordmarsson wants to control but Bellington is having none of it.
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!
Nordmarsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nordmarsson blocking the ground and pound.
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 Tim Bellington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bellington clobbers Nordmarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee Nordmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellington swings widly with a right hand
and Nordmarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nordmarsson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bellington advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Bellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bellington working away.#SUB#
Bellington tries for a kimura but Nordmarsson is defending well.
The referee asks Bellington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bellington prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bellington working the ground and pound but Nordmarsson is defending the strikes.
Nordmarsson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nordmarsson tries to bench press Bellington off him but Bellington keeps the position.
Nordmarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bellington.
Nordmarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bellington working away.
Nordmarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nordmarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nordmarsson is not content to let Bellington control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bellington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nordmarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nordmarsson, who protects the arm well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nordmarsson misses with a low kick.
Nordmarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but Bellington controlling him for the moment.
Bellington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bellington throwing strikes but missing.
Tim Bellington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordmarsson is retaining full guard.
Bellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordmarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Bellington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Nordmarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Nordmarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Nordmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordmarsson manages to avoid it.
Bellington dodges the punch combination from Nordmarsson.
Bellington misses with a looping right.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellington throws a wild body kick that Nordmarsson sees coming a mile off.
Lee Nordmarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Bellington gets a double leg takedown into Nordmarsson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Bellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bellington!
In his post fight interview, Tim Bellington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bellington has knocked Punter down with a huge combo! Bellington steps away and waves a wobbly Punter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Punter is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Punter has been cut.
Punter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Punter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Punter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punter is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellington finish him?
Bellington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Punter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Punter seems to have recovered his senses.
Bellington tries for a takedown but Punter circles away easily
and Punter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Bellington misses
and Punter counters with a stiff right hand.
Punter misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punter throws a jab when Bellington was well out of range.
Punter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punter tests Bellington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punter counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punter.
Bellington misses the jab.
Bellington throws a head kick that misses.
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Punter lands with a right hand.
Bellington with a poor takedown
and Punter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Bellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punter throws a front kick aimed at Bellington's knee but Bellington avoids it well.
Punter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Punter lands an overhand right.
Punter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellington manages to avoid it.
Bellington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellington missing with a left hand there. Punter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Punter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellington.
Punter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellington throws a head kick that misses
and Punter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Punter sizes up Bellington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punter scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellington is looking to score with low kicks.
Punter scores with a decent looking hook.
Punter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Punter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellington. Bellington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punter blocks a jab.#T3#
Punter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Punter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellington. Bellington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Bellington.
Punter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punter scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#Bellington is rocked!
Nice body punch from Punter.
Oh Bellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punter lands with a straight right. Bellington didn't see that one coming.
Punter thuds a left hand into Bellington's body.
Bellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punter throws out a counter right but Bellington avoids it with no problem.
Bellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punter scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bellington momentarily.
#T4#
Punter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellington throws out the jab.
Jack Punter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellington at a distance.
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Bellington seems to have got his legs back now.
Bellington throws a body kick that misses.
Bellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punter avoids the body shot from Bellington.
Bellington swings widly with a right hand
and Punter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bellington loads up on a big right hand but Punter slips the punch.
Bellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellington is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Punter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Punter's cut.
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#
Punter throws a body punch but Bellington moves out of range.
Bellington throws a chopping leg kick but Punter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punter! But no joy.
Bellington throws a leg kick
and Punter counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punter was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellington.
Bellington looks to throw the jab but Punter is out of range.
It seemed like Punter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Punter's corner calls for a 1-2. Punter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Punter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bellington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punter avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bellington misses with a looping left.
Bellington misses with a body punch
and Bellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tim Bellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punter.
Bellington lands a nice hook to Punter's body. Punter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punter tests Bellington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Punter.
Bellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punter.
Punter blocks a jab.
Punter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellington misses with a low kick.#T2#
Bellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Punter checks a low kick from Bellington.
Bellington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Punter misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Punter there.
Bellington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Punter checks it well.
Jack Punter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellington misses with a jab to the body
and Punter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bellington throws a series of punches but Punter moves out of range.
Punter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bellington has time to react.
Bellington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punter counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Bellington misses.
Punter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bellington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bellington misses with a looping left.
Punter scores with a body shot.
Punter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bellington.
A low kick from Bellington misses
and Punter counters with a huge left! Bellington is in big trouble! He's backing up but Punter isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bellington from any more damage. A dominating finish by Punter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Punter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Manfla doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellington circles away.
Bellington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manfla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manfla counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bellington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manfla sprawls well initially but Bellington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington throwing shots but Manfla is blocking nicely.
Bellington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head. #T1#
Bellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
Manfla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellington.
Manfla is trying to stand.
Manfla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellington.
Manfla tries to roll over but Bellington keeps him under control.
Bellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfla trying to control from the bottom.
Bellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bellington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manfla defending well though.
Bellington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Manfla actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellington is looking to chop away at Manfla's legs.
Manfla wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bellington stuffs the takedown.
Bellington misses with a low kick as Manfla jumps back.
Manfla tries to clinch but Bellington moves out of range.
Bellington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfla is breathing heavily.#T3#
Manfla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manfla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manfla fails to land the takedown.
Manfla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manfla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bellington manages to circle out of the way.
Bellington misses the shot to the body.
Bellington lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Bellington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manfla sprawling to the canvas! Manfla rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bellington finish him?!
#ROC2#Manfla is rocked!
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Manfla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Manfla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Bellington gets a big slam - oh, Manfla is out! Manfla is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tim Bellington!
After the fight, Tim Bellington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Vidal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellington misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Bellington. No joy for Vidal on that attempt.
Bellington is looking to score with low kicks.
Bellington throws a hook but Vidal blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Vidal blocks the leg kick.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vidal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellington blocks a head kick by Vidal.
#TD#
Bellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vidal tries to kick Bellington off in order to stand up. Bellington Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellington controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Vidal on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bellington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellington taking a breather here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bellington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vidal to see if he's OK.
Bellington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vidal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vidal 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.
Bellington working the ground and pound but Vidal is defending the strikes.
Vidal defending against the ground and pound.
Vidal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Bellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vidal, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Bellington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bellington controlling from side mount.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vidal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bellington lands an elbow.
Bellington lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bellington stalls from top position.
Bellington 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.
Vidal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bellington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vidal is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Vidal is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Bellington knocks Vidal out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bellington Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Bellington!
Tim Bellington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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