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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itziar Belmond (ranked 3279 p4p, 3471 weight class) and Mickey Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belmond looks to land a left hand but Backman moved out of range nicely.
Backman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Backman throws a body kick that misses.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
Belmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmond.
Backman ducks right into an uppercut from Belmond.
Belmond throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it.
Backman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belmond.
Backman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Belmond is predictable there
and Backman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belmond wants to stand back up but Backman manages to pass into 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!
Backman tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmond managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Backman.
Backman tries for a kimura but Belmond is defending well.
An elbow from Backman crashes against the mat.
Backman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belmond wants to control but Backman postures up.
Backman scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backman is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmond regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmond trying to hold on to Backman's head to control him but Backman postures up.
Backman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Backman wants to control but Belmond is keeping him busy.
Backman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmond wants to get back to full guard.
Belmond wants to control but Backman is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Backman is trying to control the action in half guard but Belmond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmond tries to roll over but Backman keeps him under control.
Backman passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman trying to control the position but Belmond is working away.
Belmond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Backman trying to control the action but Belmond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Backman stalls from top position.
Backman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmond tries to bench press Backman off him but Backman keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belmond defending against the ground and pound.
Backman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Backman swings around for an armbar but Belmond sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Backman's guard.
Backman wants to sweep here but Belmond controlling him for the moment.
Belmond wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Belmond controlling from the top position.
Backman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belmond gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Backman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Backman thuds his shin into the meat of Belmond's side.
Backman shoots in but no luck this time.
Belmond lands with a kick to the ribs.
Backman throws a body kick that misses.
Belmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belmond wants to clinch.
Belmond misses with a low kick as Backman jumps back.
Backman feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Belmond tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Backman saw that one coming.
Belmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backman is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmond misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Backman.
Belmond throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Backman 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 Belmond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belmond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Backman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belmond drives through and clinches with Backman against the cage.
Backman blocks an elbow strike from Belmond.
Backman is trying to pull guard but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Backman being controlled against the cage.
Belmond has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belmond is looking to control Backman's arms but Backman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belmond has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Belmond pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Backman managing to block the knees to the body from Belmond.
Backman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Backman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backman needs to keep his hands up - Belmond had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Backman throws a low kick, looking for Belmond's leg but Belmond calmly moves out of range.
Backman walks into a straight right hand from Belmond.
Belmond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmond throws out the jab.
Belmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Backman tried to score with a low kick but Belmond checks it.
Belmond tries to land a front kick but Backman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Backman misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Backman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Backman is looking to pass into half guard but Belmond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belmond is in guard.
Backman trying to keep a closed guard but Belmond is proving a slippery customer.
Backman wants to hit a sweep here but Belmond passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Backman there!
Backman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belmond is looking to take a break and control but Backman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Backman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Backman keeps trying to improve his position.
Backman trying to hold on to Belmond's head to control him but Belmond postures up.
Belmond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Backman is looking to score with low kicks.
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Belmond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Backman's head.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Belmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belmond finds it's way round the side to connect with Backman's head.
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Belmond looks to land a right hand but Backman moved out of range.
Belmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Backman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belmond throws out a powerful jab.
Backman with the inside leg kick.
Belmond misses with a straight right.
Backman is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Belmond connects with a jab.
Backman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Backman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Belmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belmond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belmond. That's going to slow Backman down.
Belmond checks a leg kick.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman tries to land a leg kick but Belmond saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belmond.
A cross from Belmond lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman throws a leg kick but Belmond checks it.
Belmond throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belmond can pounce on him.
Belmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Backman checks a leg kick.
Backman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belmond defends it well.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Backman saw that one coming.
Backman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belmond.
Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Backman.
Belmond misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a good low kick that Belmond was not able to check.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Backman circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Belmond misses
and Backman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Backman trying to mount his opponent but Belmond defends it.
Belmond is doing well to control the position and prevent Backman from advancing to side control.
Backman trying to mount his opponent but Belmond defends it.
Backman works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman advances to full mount.
Backman avoids the attempt from Belmond to control.
Backman controlling from mount.
Belmond tries to hold on but Backman postures up.
Backman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman looking to control but Belmond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmond 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Our winner, Itziar Belmond, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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