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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Saroli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildon Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hildon Belfort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jovan Saroli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hildon Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saroli dives in and grabs Belfort's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes down on Saroli's head and hops out.
Belfort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saroli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saroli closes the distance and clinches.
Belfort tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saroli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saroli misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saroli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belfort is working for takedown but Saroli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jovan Saroli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildon Belfort.
Saroli breaks the clinch.
Saroli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belfort backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hildon Belfort has been cut.
Belfort clinches up against the cage.
Belfort drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saroli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saroli stuns Belfort with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saroli rushes Belfort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saroli throws a body kick that misses.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Saroli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovan Saroli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saroli cracks Belfort with a good jab.
Saroli has managed to clinch.
Saroli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Saroli - that landed with a thud.
Belfort looks gassed!
Saroli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Saroli.
Belfort moves into the clinch successfully.
Saroli being controlled against the cage.
Saroli manages to break the clinch.
Belfort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saroli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroli throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Saroli.
Saroli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saroli lands with a nice body kick.
Saroli ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Saroli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saroli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saroli clinches.
Saroli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saroli scores with a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Belfort being controlled here, momentarily.
Saroli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saroli wanted to stand there but Belfort had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroli won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Saroli gets to his feet. Belfort looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt - Saroli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belfort fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saroli tries to clinch up.
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saroli pinned against the cage. Saroli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saroli works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saroli.
Belfort shoots in looking for a takedown. Saroli tries to sprawl out of it but Belfort keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saroli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort moves into range and clinches up with Saroli.
Saroli breaks the clinch.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Saroli avoids it well.
Saroli leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saroli.
Saroli thows a body shot but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Saroli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hildon Belfort's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saroli swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Saroli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saroli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Saroli persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort wants to clinch up but Saroli keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Saroli.
Saroli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jovan Saroli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort drives through and clinches with Saroli against the cage.
Belfort pushes Saroli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saroli walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saroli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belfort can pounce on him.
Saroli stuffs the takedown attempt from Belfort. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort throws a head kick but Saroli moves out of range.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroli clinches.
Belfort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saroli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jovan Saroli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildon Belfort.
Belfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saroli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saroli misses with a leg kick
and Belfort counters with a thumping low kick.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Belfort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belfort is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jovan Saroli is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort stuffs the takedown attempt from Saroli. Saroli gets slowly back to his feet.
Saroli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belfort counters with a single leg into guard. Saroli didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Belfort drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saroli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saroli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saroli!
Saroli decides to stand back up.
Belfort tries to clinch up
and Saroli counters with a right hand to the body.
Saroli tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saroli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saroli can't break the clinch.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Saroli stops a takedown attempt from Belfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belfort jumps guard but Saroli stands there with Belfort around his waist. Belfort gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saroli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Saroli manages to get underhooks.
Saroli manages to break the clinch.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Saroli circles away and keeps his distance.
Saroli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belfort has time to react.
Saroli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
No luck for Belfort with that takedown attempt.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belfort stands up from Saroli's guard - Belfort perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort needs to keep his hands up - Saroli had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown by Belfort or perhaps it was just good defense by Saroli which made him look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as Belfort checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horrible takedown by Belfort or perhaps it was just good defense by Saroli which made him look bad.
Belfort wants to clinch
and Saroli counters with a solid body kick.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Saroli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saroli scores with a shot to the body.
Saroli throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildon Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hildon Belfort's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saroli looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort moves out of range as Saroli strikes.
Saroli with a hook.
Saroli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belfort.
Belfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saroli doesn't seem bothered though.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Saroli is avoiding it.
Saroli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saroli swivels and escapes.
Saroli throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort throws out a powerful jab.
Saroli misses with a combination
and Belfort counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saroli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jovan Saroli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildon Belfort.
Saroli pulls guard.
Belfort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saroli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saroli has escaped and now he's on top!
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saroli defends well.
Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saroli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroli wants to get up but he can't break Belfort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belfort is looking for a triangle but Saroli pushes his legs off easily.
Saroli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saroli wants to stand but Belfort is controlling his posture from full guard.
Belfort is working an open guard so Saroli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saroli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belfort momentarily.
Saroli takes the fight into the clinch.
Saroli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
Belfort has Saroli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saroli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belfort has Saroli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saroli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saroli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saroli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saroli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Saroli circles away.
Saroli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belfort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saroli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saroli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saroli throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort darts in trying to clinch
and Saroli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saroli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saroli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saroli tries to clinch up.
Saroli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort has managed to clinch.
Belfort tries to pull guard but Saroli won't allow it.
Saroli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saroli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saroli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saroli tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Belfort presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hildon Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belfort 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hildon Belfort!
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