Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Belvedere misses with a body kick.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belvedere.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belvedere misses the jab.
Drozd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belvedere misses with a hook.
Drozd thumps Belvedere with a low kick.
Drozd connects with a solid leg kick.
Drozd scores with a nice strike.
Belvedere has a takedown stuffed.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drozd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belvedere lands a jab to the head.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belvedere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drozd.
Drozd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Drozd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belvedere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belvedere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drozd circles away.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
Drozd punishes Belvedere's body with a nice straight punch.
Belvedere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drozd throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
Drozd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drozd thows a body kick. Belvedere tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drozd lands with a hook. Belvedere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belvedere tries for a takedown but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Belvedere tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drozd defends well and Belvedere ends up having to push Drozd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
Drozd defending well as Belvedere loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belvedere throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.
Belvedere tries to land a body kick
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Belvedere moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Belvedere throws a solid leg kick but Drozd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belvedere.
A lazy left from Drozd finds it's target.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drozd lands with a nice body punch.
Belvedere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drozd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belvedere under the eye.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belvedere is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some wild striking there from Belvedere.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Drozd.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belvedere's head.
Drozd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drozd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Drozd scores with a jab. Belvedere acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drozd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drozd cracks Belvedere with a good jab.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Drozd lands with an uppercut that bounces Belvedere off the cage and back into range.
Drozd scores with a nice head shot.
Belvedere lands with a shot to the body.
Belvedere throws a push kick but Drozd slaps the foot to one side.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
Belvedere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere throws a lazy uppercut
and Drozd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drozd swings for the body but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd misses with a hook #CL2#
and Belvedere holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
Belvedere has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belvedere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drozd gets through Belvedere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Belvedere fails to land. #T4#
Belvedere is trying to pull guard but Drozd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drozd trying to control the position but instead, Belvedere has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drozd into the cage.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Drozd avoiding damage.
Drozd prevents the takedown attempt.
Belvedere misses with an elbow over the top.
Belvedere jumps guard but Drozd stands there with Belvedere around his waist. Belvedere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belvedere scores with a shoulder strike.
Belvedere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Drozd. #TD2#
Belvedere is trying to trip Drozd. He has hold of a leg but Drozd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belvedere persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet but Belvedere is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drozd cracks Belvedere with an open hand slap.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Belvedere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belvedere ducks right into an uppercut from Drozd.
Drozd blocks a jab.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belvedere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Belvedere takes one on the button.
Belvedere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Belvedere looks to throw the jab but Drozd is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belvedere, as that shot connected.
Drozd lands a really nice looking cross but Belvedere seems unphased.
We've been informed that Belvedere has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belvedere's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drozd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drozd wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Belvedere is looking to clinch but Drozd is avoiding it.
Drozd looks to land a combination. Belvedere sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belvedere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drozd.
Drozd scores with a body shot.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Drozd misses with a hook. Belvedere ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Belvedere - just one landing.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere moves out of range easily.
Belvedere slips under a jab.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Belvedere feints the counter takedown.
Belvedere throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
Drozd lands with a shot to the body.
Drozd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drozd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Belvedere misses. #T2#
Drozd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drozd.
Drozd misses with a body shot
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
Drozd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belvedere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drozd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Drozd coming out on top.
Belvedere slips under a jab from Drozd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drozd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Drozd blocks the low kick.
Drozd cracks Belvedere with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belvedere misses with a leg kick.
Drozd tried to counter with a leg kick but Belvedere avoided it.
Drozd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Belvedere connects with a looping right hand.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Drozd throws the left hand but Belvedere avoids the punch easily.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Belvedere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd slips a jab from Belvedere.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drozd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drozd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belvedere momentarily.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Belvedere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belvedere tries to move into range but Drozd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drozd.
Drozd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belvedere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Drozd scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drozd can pounce on him. #T4#
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.
Drozd lands with a shot to the body.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drozd misses with a leg kick
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drozd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Belvedere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drozd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drozd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Belvedere wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drozd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drozd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belvedere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drozd lands a jab.
Belvedere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drozd misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Drozd.
Drozd moves out of range of the body kick from Belvedere.
Good standup being displayed there by Drozd as he connects with a hook.
Drozd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Belvedere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd takes a swing at Belvedere's ribcage but misses.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Belvedere throws a push kick but Drozd slaps the foot to one side.
Drozd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belvedere takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere loads up on a big right hand but Drozd slips the punch.#T1#
Belvedere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drozd with a jab.
Drozd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Drozd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drozd throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drozd.
Drozd lands with an uppercut that bounces Belvedere off the cage and back into range.
Drozd throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd throws a leg kick but Belvedere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belvedere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Belvedere counters with a nice uppercut.
Drozd throws a hook but Belvedere blocks it.
Drozd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Drozd is rocked!
A slow jab from Drozd misses its intended target.
A jab from Belvedere misses.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Belvedere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Belvedere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drozd lands with an uppercut that bounces Belvedere off the cage and back into range.
Belvedere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Drozd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belvedere.
Drozd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richmond Belvedere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A left and a right from Drozd both land. Nice combination.
Drozd seems to have got his legs back now.
Drozd with the inside leg kick.
Drozd scores with a jab.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Drozd connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd pushes Belvedere away with a front kick.
Belvedere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Belvedere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drozd is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Drozd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drozd throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Drozd.
Belvedere avoids the body shot from Drozd.
Drozd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Belvedere closes the distance and clinches.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Drozd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belvedere.
Drozd pushes Belvedere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belvedere looking for a takedown.
Belvedere drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drozd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drozd blocks the elbow strike.
Belvedere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belvedere misses with an elbow strike.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belvedere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drozd, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
Miroslav Drozd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Bomstaerk throws a chopping leg kick but Belvedere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belvedere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bomstaerk. #TD#
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belvedere controls Bomstaerk momentarily but Bomstaerk frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk slips nicely into half guard.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belvedere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belvedere tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.#T1#
Belvedere is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belvedere is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk is taking a breather. Belvedere says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Belvedere wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Belvedere is having none of it.
Bomstaerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belvedere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomstaerk is working away from the top position though.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.
Belvedere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Belvedere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bomstaerk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Belvedere kicks Bomstaerk off and gets back to his feet.
Bomstaerk throws a leg kick
and Belvedere counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Belvedere saw that one coming.
Belvedere flicks out a counter leg kick but Bomstaerk steps away.
Bomstaerk looks to land a combination but Belvedere avoids it well. #T3#
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Belvedere counters with a left and a right that stings Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Bomstaerk blocks the low kick.
A big left from Belvedere misses.
Bomstaerk attempts a counter takedown but Belvedere avoids it well and moves away.
Belvedere throws a lazy right hand but Bomstaerk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belvedere circles away quickly and effectively.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bomstaerk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
Bomstaerk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belvedere sprawls well. Belvedere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bomstaerk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into Belvedere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belvedere is trying to control the position but Bomstaerk postures up.
Bomstaerk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belvedere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bomstaerk postures up. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belvedere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bomstaerk has managed to get both his arms back between Belvedere's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belvedere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomstaerk is aware though and is defending well.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bomstaerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Belvedere to counter with a crisp jab.
Belvedere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Bomstaerk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belvedere throws the left hand but Bomstaerk avoids the punch easily.
Bomstaerk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
enabling Belvedere to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Belvedere leaves Bomstaerk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomstaerk or perhaps it was just good defense by Belvedere, which made it look bad. #T1#
Bomstaerk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belvedere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a hook but Bomstaerk blocks it.
Belvedere slips a jab from Bomstaerk.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bomstaerk misses with a jab to the body
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belvedere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Belvedere rushes Bomstaerk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belvedere pushes off an throws an elbow but Bomstaerk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belvedere lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belvedere prevents the takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Belvedere manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bomstaerk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belvedere is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bomstaerk to the mat. Bomstaerk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere prevents Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomstaerk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere slips nicely into half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Belvedere seems to be looking for submissions.
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Bomstaerk is defending well. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belvedere scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES#
Bomstaerk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belvedere was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bomstaerk throws Belvedere to one side and escapes!#T3#
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. #TD#
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into Belvedere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bomstaerk 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.
Belvedere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bomstaerk frees his head nicely. Oh but Belvedere has switched to an armbar! Bomstaerk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: OFK 345 - Wulf Vs Biden
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Belvedere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chan's head.
Chan throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Belvedere swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belvedere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belvedere motions for Chan to come forward. Belvedere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Belvedere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chan's half guard.
Belvedere is nestled in close to Chan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chan trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up. #SUB#
Belvedere is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belvedere to get the leverage.
Chan gets full guard.
Chan trying to control the position.
Belvedere definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belvedere works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chan, not yet.
Belvedere passes into half guard.
Chan is looking to control Belvedere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Belvedere in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belvedere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Belvedere connects with a body shot.
Chan is looking to clinch.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan prevents a body shot from Belvedere. #TD#
Belvedere gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chan manages to get to full guard.
Belvedere advances to half guard.
Belvedere tries to pass to full mount but Chan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belvedere works his way into side control. #T1##SUB#
Belvedere goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belvedere's guard! Nice work there by Chan! #SUB#
Belvedere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chan stacks Belvedere on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chan!
Belvedere is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belvedere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
Belvedere trying to hold on to Chan's head to control him but Chan postures up.
Belvedere is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chan trying to control the action but Belvedere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Chan.
Chan is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.#T2#
Chan is looking to advance position but Belvedere won't allow it.
Chan trying to control from half guard but Belvedere is working away.
Chan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belvedere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belvedere.
Chan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chan passes Belvedere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chan thows a huge punch but Belvedere dodges it nicely. #T3#
Belvedere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belvedere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.
Chan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chan trying to control from half guard but Belvedere is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chan is trying to work for a kimura but Belvedere is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belvedere manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Belvedere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from Belvedere.
Chan wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Chan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Belvedere misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belvedere won't be happy with that.
A control attempt from Belvedere but he's now mounted!
Belvedere swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Chan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belvedere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belvedere is looking to escape.
Belvedere is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chan looking to control but Belvedere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belvedere working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Chan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belvedere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chan wants to control the pace but Belvedere is squirming around nicely.
Belvedere regains half guard.
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Belvedere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belvedere's head.
Chan is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chan prevents Belvedere from improving his position.
Jackie Chan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Belvedere looking for subs from the bottom but Chan mounts him!
Chan tries to control but Belvedere wriggling away.
Chan controlling the position easily from mount.
Belvedere is trying to escape the mount.
Chan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Belvedere is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Belvedere regains half guard.
Chan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belvedere!
Chan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Chan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chan lands a big shot there that rocks Belvedere but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB2#
Chan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belvedere is on top in guard.
Belvedere works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Belvedere tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Chan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belvedere's guard. #REVB#
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Belvedere doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Belvedere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belvedere trying to keep a closed guard but Chan is proving a slippery customer.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belvedere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Belvedere drives through with a takedown into Chan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Belvedere tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Chan is pulling down on Belvedere's head to control his posture.
Belvedere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Belvedere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belvedere has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan has momentary wrist control but Belvedere slips an elbow through the middle.
Chan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Chan controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Chan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully.
Chan wants to sweep but no luck.
Belvedere trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belvedere punishes Chan's body with a nice straight punch.
Belvedere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Chan.
Belvedere jabs at Chan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Belvedere cracks Chan with a good jab.
Belvedere throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belvedere.
Chan throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
A slow jab from Belvedere misses its intended target. #TD#
Chan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belvedere to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere postures up. #SU#
Belvedere stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Chan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Belvedere is just out of range.
Chan throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Belvedere moves into the clinch.
Belvedere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belvedere misses with an elbow over the top.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Belvedere dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belvedere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chan tries to throw a body punch but Belvedere avoids it by throwing Chan back against the cage.
Chan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belvedere smiles and moves away. #T4#
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belvedere tries to avoid it but Chan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belvedere to the ground. Belvedere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richmond Belvedere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Belvedere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan looks for a takedown but Belvedere sprawls well.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere tries to counter by clinching up but Chan breaks away and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Belvedere showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belvedere 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFK 324 - Nik Vs Jankovic
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Bomstaerk throws a jab but it's blocked by Belvedere.
Bomstaerk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belvedere's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Belvedere.#TD#
Belvedere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bomstaerk to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belvedere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Bomstaerk pushes down on Belvedere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere is refusing to be controlled, as Bomstaerk sits in half guard.
Bomstaerk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belvedere is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Bomstaerk content to control rather than advance.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Belvedere is having none of it.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Belvedere's head.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
Bomstaerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Belvedere is trying to control but can't.
Bomstaerk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Belvedere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Bomstaerk is working for a kimura but Belvedere is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bomstaerk connects with a nice short shot to Belvedere's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bomstaerk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bomstaerk's back!#SUB2#
Belvedere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bomstaerk turns into Belvedere and is now in his guard.
Bomstaerk 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belvedere's guard.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belvedere on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Belvedere's head. #T3#
Belvedere is trying to maintain the position but Bomstaerk is very close to passing his half guard.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bomstaerk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Belvedere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belvedere wants to control but Bomstaerk is keeping busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Belvedere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belvedere defends it well.
Belvedere looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Bomstaerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bomstaerk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bomstaerk seems to be working for a kimura but Belvedere defends the submission attempt.
Belvedere is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belvedere.
Bomstaerk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bomstaerk looks to land a combination but Belvedere avoids it well.
Bomstaerk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere checks a leg kick.
Belvedere is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Bomstaerk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belvedere on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belvedere is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
Belvedere trying to control here.
Bomstaerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Belvedere's head.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belvedere trying to control from the bottom.
Belvedere tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Belvedere is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but Belvedere defends it.
Bomstaerk is just content to waste time from the top position. Belvedere takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Belvedere can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomstaerk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bomstaerk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Belvedere is having none of it.
Belvedere tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.
Bomstaerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bomstaerk trying to control from Belvedere's half guard. Belvedere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belvedere's head.#SUB2#
Belvedere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belvedere is breathing heavily.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Belvedere working for submissions but it's allowed Bomstaerk to get to half guard.
Belvedere has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomstaerk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Bomstaerk. #T4#
Belvedere is staying active underneath Bomstaerk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bomstaerk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere keeps working.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Belvedere's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Belvedere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
Belvedere throws a leg kick that misses.
Bomstaerk throws a big shot that misses.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Belvedere as Bomstaerk shoots in.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
Belvedere tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bomstaerk misses with a combination
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Bomstaerk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belvedere tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bomstaerk is in Belvedere's guard.
Bomstaerk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belvedere trying to strike off his back.
Belvedere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belvedere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bomstaerk works over Belvedere with some ground and pound from guard.
Bomstaerk distracts Belvedere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bomstaerk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belvedere's head.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bomstaerk is defending well. Belvedere quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bomstaerk has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Belvedere celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: OFK 309Byczkiewicz Vs Naulakko
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Dokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Belvedere in a clinch. #BC2#
Belvedere breaks the clinch. #TD#
Dokov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belvedere is trying to defend but Dokov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belvedere tries to get to full guard but Dokov has control of the leg.
Dokov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dokov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dokov wants to stand but Belvedere has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dokov 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.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Dokov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Belvedere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dokov.
Dokov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belvedere is in trouble now - Dokov has advanced to mount!
Belvedere looks winded!
Belvedere is desperately trying to improve his position but Dokov has a good base and remains in mount.
Dokov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belvedere is working to get back to half guard.
Dokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belvedere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Belvedere can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Belvedere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Dokov loads up with a big shot that hurts Belvedere! He's pulled Dokov in close but Dokov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Belvedere survive? More strikes from Dokov and Belvedere is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Belvedere moves into the clinch.#TD#
Belvedere pulls Nada into guard. #SUB#
Belvedere has his feet on Nada's thighs here. He's pushed Nada off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nada screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard.
Belvedere looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB#
Amiga content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Belvedere has locked up a guillotine! Belvedere's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Amiga is holding on here and Belvedere must be using up a lot of energy. Amiga has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Belvedere gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Hoodwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Belvedere looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hoodwell shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Belvedere tries to keep at a distance but Hoodwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoodwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Belvedere has double underhooks.
Belvedere is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoodwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Belvedere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belvedere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
Hoodwell swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hoodwell rushes Belvedere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belvedere tries for a takedown but Hoodwell manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Hoodwell avoids a wild elbow strike from Belvedere.#TD2#
Belvedere has picked Hoodwell up - he's going for a ride! Belvedere dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belvedere prevents Hoodwell from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hoodwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Belvedere.
Belvedere is controlling the pace.
Belvedere landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoodwell wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but Hoodwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belvedere to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoodwell defends it well.
Hoodwell is trying to stand up here but Belvedere is controlling him well.
Hoodwell trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belvedere scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belvedere trying to mount his opponent but Hoodwell defends it. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but Hoodwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belvedere to get the leverage. #ES#
Hoodwell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hoodwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoodwell pinned against the cage. Hoodwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Hoodwell wants to clinch up but Belvedere keeps it at a distance.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belvedere's waist but Belvedere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoodwell off to one side.
Belvedere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belvedere takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoodwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Belvedere misses.
Nice uppercut there from Belvedere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoodwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Belvedere, which made it look bad.
Belvedere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoodwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belvedere somewhat.
Hoodwell tries to clinch up but Belvedere circles away and keeps his distance.
Belvedere throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell looks to land a combination but Belvedere avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoodwell throws a series of punches but Belvedere avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belvedere! But no joy.
Hoodwell misses with a kick to the body.
Belvedere follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Belvedere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoodwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KJ Hoodwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoodwell wants to clinch but Belvedere slips to the side
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
Hoodwell moves in looking to clinch but Belvedere pushes him off.
Hoodwell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belvedere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoodwell throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere moves out of range easily.
Hoodwell dives in and grabs Belvedere's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belvedere pushes down on Hoodwell's head and hops out.
Hoodwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belvedere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere cracks Hoodwell with an open hand slap.
Hoodwell walks into a stiff left hand from Belvedere.
Belvedere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoodwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Belvedere circles away easily
and Belvedere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Hoodwell tries to clinch up but Belvedere circles away and keeps his distance.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoodwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Hoodwell tries to keep at a distance but Belvedere has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodwell is trying to break free.
Belvedere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoodwell backwards.
Belvedere prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Belvedere has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hoodwell breaks the clinch.
Belvedere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Belvedere. That snapped Hoodwell's head back.
Hoodwell throws a combination. Belvedere tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2##CL#
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Belvedere in a clinch.
Hoodwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belvedere walks away with a smile on his face. Hoodwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab by Belvedere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoodwell throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Hoodwell misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Belvedere looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoodwell!
Belvedere lands a nice forearm strike.
Hoodwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belvedere working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Belvedere has an Americana. Hoodwell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Belvedere is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Belvedere hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richmond Belvedere!
A determined Richmond Belvedere didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Belvedere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belvedere lands a nice shot that snaps Francis's head back.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Richmond Belvedere has been cut.
Belvedere throws a right hand that misses
and Francis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belvedere looks winded!
Belvedere looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Francis cracks Belvedere with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Francis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Belvedere to stand back up!#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Belvedere's jaw. Belvedere's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Francis does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Francis!
Oliver Francis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Belvedere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belvedere looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but Belvedere is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.
Walker works Belvedere's body with a nice hook.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Belvedere avoids it.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belvedere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker fakes the leg kick and cracks Belvedere in the body.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.
Walker throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere lands a jab to the nose.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Walker throws a wild body kick that Belvedere sees coming a mile off.
Belvedere throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walker lands a head kick!
Walker is looking to slow Belvedere down with leg kicks. #T1#
Belvedere takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Belvedere tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belvedere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker slips a jab from Belvedere.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belvedere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker thuds his shin into the meat of Belvedere's side.
Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Belvedere takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belvedere was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.#T2#
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!
Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Belvedere blocks a leg kick.
Walker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belvedere is out of range and Walker settles back down.
Steve Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Belvedere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker motions for Belvedere to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Belvedere's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belvedere gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Walker.
Walker is looking to wear down Belvedere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belvedere has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Walker.
Walker pushes Belvedere away with a front kick.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belvedere.
Walker lands a jab.
A big right from Belvedere misses.
Belvedere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Belvedere takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Belvedere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a push kick but Belvedere slaps the foot to one side.
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. Belvedere shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walker thumps Belvedere with a low kick.#T4#
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Walker.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Belvedere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Belvedere's torso.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
Walker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belvedere moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker feints and then cracks Belvedere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belvedere down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Walker connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Walker lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belvedere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belvedere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Belvedere might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walker has got the better of the exchanges.
Good leg kick by Walker.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belvedere shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Belvedere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belvedere is breathing heavily.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker punishes Belvedere's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belvedere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Belvedere takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walker leaves Belvedere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker thuds his shin into the meat of Belvedere's side.
Belvedere has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walker.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve Walker is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Belvedere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walker cracks Belvedere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walker scores with a nice body kick.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belvedere sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belvedere sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belvedere is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Belvedere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker lands with a cross.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belvedere walks into a left hand.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belvedere's sensitive parts. #T4#
Walker jabs at Belvedere's body.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belvedere takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belvedere throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
We've been informed that Belvedere has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Walker slams his shin into Belvedere's torso.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walker circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Belvedere drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Walker follows Belvedere to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Walker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Belvedere looking to score a takedown here. Lintellz is defending well but Belvedere drives through and ends up in Lintellz's guard.
Belvedere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lintellz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belvedere working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lintellz is trying to get back to his feet.
Belvedere landing strikes.
Lintellz is looking for a sweep.
Lintellz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belvedere asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lintellz wants to control but Belvedere postures up.#SUB#
Belvedere is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lintellz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Belvedere gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lintellz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Belvedere lets go of the hold and Lintellz can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richmond Belvedere!
A determined Richmond Belvedere didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Belvedere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden cracks Belvedere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden tests Belvedere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Durden lands.#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Belvedere ducks into an uppercut from Durden and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Durden!
During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Durden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C173: Ji Woo vs Land
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belvedere lands a body shot.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Belvedere misses with a right hand
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zan has closed the distance and engaged Belvedere in a clinch.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Belvedere.
Belvedere changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan thuds a left hand into Belvedere's body.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Belvedere throws a big shot that misses.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Belvedere is out of range. #T1#
Zan swats away the attempt to clinch by Belvedere.
Zan misses with a hook.
Belvedere bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Belvedere tries to clinch up but Zan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and pushes Belvedere back into the cage.
Zan pushes Belvedere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belvedere.
Belvedere looks winded!
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Belvedere tries to land knees in the clinch but Zan avoids the damage to the body.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Zan avoids the elbow strike from Belvedere, against the cage.
Zan managing to block the knees to the body from Belvedere.
Zan avoids a wild elbow strike from Belvedere.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belvedere or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Belvedere pushes off an throws an elbow but Zan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Belvedere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zan.
Belvedere blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zan.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belvedere's elbow.
Belvedere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Belvedere is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belvedere or not.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan cracks Belvedere with a nice body shot.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Belvedere tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Belvedere back against the cage.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Belvedere looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belvedere.
Zan tries a body shot but Belvedere blocks it.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards.
Belvedere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belvedere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Belvedere lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Zan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Zan pulls Belvedere in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Belvedere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zan has control of Belvedere's left arm, preventing Belvedere from doing any damage.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belvedere is one step ahead there.
Belvedere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zan pulls Belvedere in close to his closed guard and prevents Belvedere from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belvedere 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 Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belvedere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Belvedere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belvedere! But no joy.
Belvedere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Zan tests Belvedere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Belvedere is breathing heavily.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Belvedere's ribs.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Belvedere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belvedere takes one on the button.#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belvedere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Belvedere's head but Belvedere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Zan throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Zan lands a left and a right that send Belvedere crashing to the mat, dazed. Zan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan steps in with a hook that catches Belvedere right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Zan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Belvedere looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Stackhouse misses the body punch
and Belvedere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stackhouse needs to keep his hands up - Belvedere had a free shot at his head there.
Belvedere throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Stackhouse gets caught flat footed, as Belvedere shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belvedere postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stackhouse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belvedere, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Belvedere working for submissions but it's allowed Stackhouse to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stackhouse pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stackhouse pulls his head out easily.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Stackhouse escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stackhouse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Belvedere avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Belvedere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stackhouse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stackhouse throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Belvedere.
Stackhouse lands a nice looking body shot.
Stackhouse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere avoids the body shot from Stackhouse .
Belvedere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Stackhouse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belvederes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belvedere, as that shot connected.
Stackhouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stackhouse tries to land a leg kick but Belvedere saw it coming and moves away. #KD#
Stackhouse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Belvedere sprawling to the canvas! Belvedere rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stackhouse finish him?! #ROC#Belvedere is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Richmond Belvedere has been cut.
Belvedere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
Stackhouse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stackhouse is looking to wear down Belvedere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stackhouse fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Belvedere to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Belvedere looks to clinch but Stackhouse throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Belvedere taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
A very excited looking Jason Stackhouse 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.

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Belvedere moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Belvedere throws a combination. Panic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Panic lands an overhand right.
Belvedere catches Panic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belvedere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic feints and then cracks Belvedere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belvedere down.
Panic throws the kick towards the body but Belvedere avoids it.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belvedere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic catches Belvedere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panic.
Panic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belvedere has time to react.
Panic throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
Belvedere sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Panic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belvedere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belvedere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic scores with a leg kick.
Panic misses with a looping left.
Belvedere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Belvedere scores with a jab.
Jab from Belvedere.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere throws a jab when Panic was well out of range.
Belvedere throws a hook but Panic blocks it.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belvedere. Belvedere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belvedere manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jab, jab by Panic - just one landing.
Belvedere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Belvedere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panic cracks Belvedere with a good jab.
Belvedere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belvedere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belvedere checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belvedere throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Belvedere finds it's target.
Belvedere walks into a left hand.
Panic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belvedere connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Belvedere has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Panic.
Belvedere tries to clinch but Panic is having none of it.
Panic throws a leg kick which misses Belvedere's front leg but catches the back leg as Belvedere tries to avoid it.
Panic lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Panic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Panic misses with a few strikes there.
Belvedere with the counter takedown but Panic avoids it easily.
Belvedere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belvedere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panic with a body shot.
Belvedere drops his hands momentarily and Panic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Satanic Panic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Belvedere misses.
Panic moves away from the strike by Belvedere.
Panic lands a really nice looking cross but Belvedere seems unphased.
Panic needs to keep his hands up - Belvedere had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Panic misses
and Belvedere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panic misses with a leg kick.
Panic lands a head kick. Belvedere smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Panic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Belvedere's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Panic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 85 - Panic vs Land 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belvedere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Belvedere does no damage.
Belvedere getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belvedere was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
It seemed like Belvedere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belvedere throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Pavlek.
Nice body punch from Belvedere.
Belvedere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere lands the left hand.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlek throws a lazy uppercut
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pavlek throws a lazy head kick
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere throws out the jab.
A jab from Belvedere does it's job there.
Pavlek walks into a stiff left hand from Belvedere.
Pavlek throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Pavlek does no damage.
Belvedere lands with a good body shot.
Pavlek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belvedere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere moves out of range easily.
Belvedere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belvedere.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pavlek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belvedere slips under a jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pavlek jabs Belvedere right on the nose. Belvedere blinks but takes it well.
Pavlek moves away from the strike by Belvedere.
Pavlek looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pavlek digs a good hook to Belvedere's body.
Pavlek wants to clinch up but Belvedere keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belvedere! But no joy.#TD2#
Belvedere decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belvedere is pressing down on Pavlek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlek is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavlek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belvedere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlek is looking to escape.#T3##SUB2#
Belvedere looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Pavlek is defending against the submission attempts here by Belvedere. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlek has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pavlek trying to control but Belvedere postures up. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlek wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pavlek is defending against the submission attempts here by Belvedere. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlek defends it well. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Pavlek is defending against the submission attempts here by Belvedere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Belvedere scores with a jab to the head.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belvedere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belvedere shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlek sprawls well. He's pushed Belvedere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belvedere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pavlek lands with a cross.
Belvedere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Belvedere moves into the clinch successfully.
Belvedere prevents a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Belvedere controls the action.
Belvedere has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.#T1#
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek dodges an elbow strike from Belvedere.
Belvedere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belvedere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pavlek blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belvedere.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlek.
A left hand lands to the body for Belvedere.
Pavlek scores with a hook to the body.
Belvedere blocking some punches.
Belvedere is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavlek tries a body shot but Belvedere blocks it.
Pavlek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pavlek gets through Belvedere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belvedere can't get the takedown.
Belvedere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belvedere is looking to take this one to the mat.
Belvedere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belvedere trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Belvedere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belvedere.
Belvedere blocks a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek working aggressively here.
Pavlek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pavlek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavlek avoids a wild elbow strike from Belvedere.
Belvedere wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
Belvedere has Pavlek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pavlek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlek lands a right hand.
Belvedere prevents a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Pavlek tries to work over Belvedere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Belvedere drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Belvedere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlek is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Belvedere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belvedere is breathing heavily.
Pavlek content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking for a guillotine here but Pavlek defends easily.
Pavlek is looking to work some ground and pound but Belvedere has wrist control.#SUB2#
Belvedere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlek wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pavlek is really struggling to control Belvedere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belvedere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Belvedere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlek throwing strikes from guard but Belvedere blocks nicely.
Pavlek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Belvedere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pavlek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belvedere tries to clinch but Pavlek moves away
letting Pavlek counter with a right hand.
Belvedere throws a hook but Pavlek avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavlek misses the target.
Belvedere throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Belvedere throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavlek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belvedere is in Pavlek's guard.
Belvedere postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlek holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Pavlek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Belvedere 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belvedere working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belvedere has gone for a leg lock! Pavlek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belvedere's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Belvedere working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pavlek has passed into half guard! #T1#
Pavlek controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Belvedere actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belvedere is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pavlek not doing much here. #SUB2#
Belvedere actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlek controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Belvedere is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Belvedere actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belvedere actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlek in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.
Belvedere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Pavlek stands up out of the half guard.
Belvedere throws the left hand but Pavlek avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere. Pavlek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belvedere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pavlek to score with a decent uppercut.
Pavlek lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Pavlek cracks Belvedere with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pavlek has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Belvedere to stand back up!#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Belvedere looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pavlek lands a right hand from hell, dropping Belvedere. Pavlek pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakov Pavlek!
A relieved looking Jakov Pavlek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Belvedere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belvedere lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
A big right from Belvedere misses.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belvedere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Belvedere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belvedere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Okafor.
A left lands for Okafor.
Okafor throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range. #T1#
Belvedere lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belvedere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belvedere.
Belvedere walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belvedere misses with a double jab
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Belvedere gets a double leg takedown into Okafor's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor keeping full guard, as Belvedere tries to pass. #SUB2#
Belvedere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Okafor looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Belvedere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okafor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Belvedere manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Belvedere tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okafor is working for a kimura but Belvedere is defending it quite comfortably.
Belvedere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.#SUB2#
Okafor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okafor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Okafor lying in Belvedere's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Belvedere decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Okafor taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Albans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Albans trying to control the position but Belvedere is working away.
Belvedere is looking to reverse the position.
Albans trying to control the position but Belvedere is working away. #SUB#
Albans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albans wants to control but Belvedere is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belvedere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Belvedere is trying to keep Albans in close.
Belvedere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albans advances to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Albans trying to control from Belvedere's half guard. Belvedere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Albans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Belvedere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Albans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belvedere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Albans , into his guard. #REVB#
Belvedere won't allow Albans to sweep him here. #SUB#
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.
Belvedere connects with a couple of short punches.
Albans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere is aware though and is defending well.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
Belvedere cracks Albans with a solid left hand.
Belvedere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Albans wants to control the position but Belvedere says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Belvedere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Albans looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Albans actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belvedere is working for a kimura but Albans is defending it quite comfortably.
Albans trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up. #T4#
Albans is trying to get back to full guard.
Belvedere lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Albans is just riding it out for now. Belvedere eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Albans actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Albans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Belvedere connects with the punch.
Belvedere is looking to clinch.
Jab by Belvedere.
A low kick from Belvedere misses #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Belvedere trying to hold on to Albans 's head to control him but Albans postures up. #SUB2#
Belvedere actively working from the bottom here.
Albans trying to control from Belvedere's half guard. Belvedere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Albans trying to control but Belvedere is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans pushes down on Belvedere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Albans wants to work for an arm triangle but Belvedere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Albans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belvedere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albans .
Belvedere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Albans is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Belvedere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belvedere keeping full guard, as Albans tries to pass.
Albans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albans slips nicely into half guard.
Belvedere wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Belvedere still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Belvedere has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Belvedere is chipping away with strikes.
Albans can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Belvedere tries for a kimura but Albans is defending well. #SUB2#
Belvedere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albans sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albans sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Albans 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Belvedere gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belvedere wants to sweep but no luck.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albans content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Belvedere has locked up a guillotine! Belvedere's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Albans is holding on here and Belvedere must be using up a lot of energy. Albans has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Belvedere gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Belvedere is out of range.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Belvedere moved out of range nicely.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Zhao.
Belvedere slips a straight right by Zhao.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao with a nice cross.
Zhao lands a nice hook to Belvedere's body. Belvedere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belvedere misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Belvedere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhao was covering up waiting for the punch and Belvedere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belvedere postures up.
Belvedere scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Zhao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhao controlling Belvedere's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belvedere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belvedere preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
Zhao pulls Belvedere in to control the position.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhao wants to sweep here but Belvedere controlling him for the moment.
Belvedere connects with a couple of short punches.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Belvedere tries to pass.
Zhao looking to control but Belvedere passes into half guard.
Zhao wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zhao trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zhao has Belvedere pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Belvedere thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhao trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Zhao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zhao has momentary wrist control but Belvedere slips an elbow through the middle.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belvedere trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belvedere 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belvedere working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belvedere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belvedere.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belvedere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere's head backwards.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belvedere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belvedere scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that 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.#R2#
Belvedere throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Belvedere moved away.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Belvedere counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zhao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Belvedere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belvedere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belvedere pushes down on Zhao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belvedere is thwarting Zhao's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Zhao is defending well.
Belvedere trying to control the action but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Belvedere throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Belvedere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belvedere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhao defending well though.
Belvedere drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhao trying to control from the bottom.
Belvedere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belvedere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao wants to improve his position but Belvedere is controlling well. #SUB2#
Belvedere seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhao is positioning himself well to prevent Belvedere advancing to mount.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belvedere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belvedere working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belvedere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zhao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belvedere content to control rather than advance.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhao is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Zhao is trying to control but can't.
Belvedere slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Belvedere takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Belvedere.
Zhao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Belvedere is thwarting Zhao's attempts to control the position.
Belvedere stalling.
Belvedere thows a huge punch but Zhao dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working for a submission of some sort.
Belvedere working over Zhao with some ground and pound. Zhao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Zhao wants to get back to full guard.
Belvedere is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belvedere seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Belvedere eventually gives up the hold.
Zhao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belvedere is working away from the top position though.
Belvedere trying to control from half guard but Zhao is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belvedere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhao wants to sweep but Belvedere has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Belvedere throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping right.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Belvedere throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belvedere throws a series of punches but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhao connects with a jab.#T1#
Zhao takes a swing at Belvedere's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Belvedere misses.
Belvedere tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Belvedere pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Belvedere drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Belvedere blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhao managing to block the knees to the body from Belvedere. #BC#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belvedere.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Belvedere tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere tries to clinch
and Zhao counters with a thumping low kick.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere's head backwards.
Belvedere shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.#T3#
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Belvedere slips the punch.
A jab from Belvedere misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhao. That snapped Belvedere's head back.
Belvedere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Belvedere.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belvedere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belvedere might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Belvedere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Belvedere's head.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Belvedere has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belvedere is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhao to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Belvedere tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhao just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Belvedere turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belvedere manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Zhao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belvedere's best efforts.
Zhao wants to improve his position but Belvedere is controlling well.
Zhao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belvedere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zhao has control of Belvedere's left arm, preventing Belvedere from doing any damage.
Belvedere trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jian Zhao.
I think Zhao 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A very excited looking Jian Zhao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Six Nine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Six Nine defending well as Belvedere loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belvedere cracks Six Nine with a right hand to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belvedere throws a body shot but no joy.
Belvedere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Six Nine scores with a nice right hand.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Belvedere takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Belvedere looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belvedere controlling from the top position.
Six Nine trying to control the position here.
Belvedere trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom. #T1#
Belvedere preventing the sweep.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Six Nine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere pushing down on Six Nine 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belvedere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Six Nine is trying to get back to full guard.
Six Nine is trying to stand back up but Belvedere is controlling him
Six Nine trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up.
Belvedere lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Six Nine is looking to control Belvedere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Six Nine avoid being mounted?
Belvedere scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Belvedere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Six Nine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belvedere.
Six Nine trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Six Nine wants to sweep but no luck.
Six Nine is pulling down on Belvedere's head. It's preventing any offense from Belvedere, at least for the moment.
Six Nine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belvedere. #T3#
Belvedere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Six Nine is keeping the position for now.
Belvedere throws a big elbow that misses.
Belvedere stopping the sweep attempt from Six Nine .
Belvedere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Six Nine wants to stand and escape but Belvedere is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Six Nine misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Belvedere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belvedere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
Belvedere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Belvedere blocks the low kick.
Six Nine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belvedere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Six Nine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Six Nine walks into a jab.
Belvedere avoids a kick to the body.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six Nine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Belvedere counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Six Nine . Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Belvedere.#CL2#
Belvedere rushes Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belvedere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Six Nine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine swings wildly with an uppercut but Belvedere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine throws an elbow that misses.
Six Nine letting Belvedere take a breather here.#BC#
Six Nine 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belvedere throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Belvedere connects with the punch.
Belvedere takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine 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.#R2#
Belvedere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Belvedere is just out of range.
Belvedere tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Six Nine misses with a two punch combination.
Belvedere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Six Nine takes a swing at Belvedere's ribcage but misses.
Six Nine throws a front kick aimed at Belvedere's knee but Belvedere avoids it well.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine lands a glancing blow to the side of Belvedere's head.#CL2#
Belvedere forces Six Nine back against the cage and clinches.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere pushes Six Nine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Six Nine lands a damaging elbow.
Belvedere presses Six Nine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belvedere fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Six Nine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards.
Six Nine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Six Nine misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Belvedere controlling the action here for a moment.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Belvedere jumps guard but Six Nine stands there with Belvedere around his waist. Belvedere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Six Nine avoiding damage as Belvedere throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Belvedere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belvedere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belvedere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Belvedere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belvedere shoots in but Six Nine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Six Nine there.
Belvedere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Belvedere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belvedere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine cracks Belvedere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Six Nine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Six Nine scores with a jab.
Six Nine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Six Nine throws a hook but Belvedere avoids it easily.
Belvedere throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Six Nine swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Belvedere tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Belvedere sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belvedere checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine misses with a hook. Belvedere ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Six Nine misses with an uppercut. Belvedere saw that one coming.
As Six Nine backs off Belvedere throws a huge counter combo but Six Nine manages to avoid it all.
Six Nine slips a jab from Belvedere.
Belvedere takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Six Nine tries a head kick but it misses.
Belvedere tries to counter with a clinch but Six Nine shakes him off and moves away.
Six Nine misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Belvedere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Belvedere.
Belvedere controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Six Nine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Six Nine trying to control the position.
Belvedere working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Belvedere 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Belvedere has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Six Nine keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully.
Six Nine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belvedere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Six Nine looking for a sweep. Not yet Six Nine , not yet.
Six Nine managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Six Nine scores with the left hand. Belvedere knows he should have avoided that one.
Six Nine slips a jab and a cross from Belvedere.
Belvedere is looking to clinch.
Six Nine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Six Nine throws a poor cross that misses
and Belvedere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belvedere sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Six Nine gets tackled into the cage by Belvedere. Belvedere maintains the clinch.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Six Nine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Six Nine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Six Nine .
Six Nine lands with a short shot to the head.
Six Nine cracks Belvedere with a nice body shot.
Six Nine lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Six Nine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belvedere is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Six Nine to the mat. Six Nine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Six Nine controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Belvedere won't allow Six Nine to get back to his feet.
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Six Nine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Six Nine is keeping the position.
Belvedere throwing strikes from guard but Six Nine blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Belvedere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belvedere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belvedere won't allow Six Nine to get back to his feet.
Belvedere working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Six Nine scores with a head kick. Belvedere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Six Nine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belvedere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
A slow jab from Six Nine misses its intended target.
Six Nine swats away the attempt to clinch by Belvedere.
Belvedere swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Six Nine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Belvedere avoids it.
It seemed like Belvedere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Belvedere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belvedere shoots and misses
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
Six Nine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belvedere. Belvedere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Six Nine .
Belvedere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Six Nine .#TD2#
Belvedere closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Six Nine 's guard.

Six Nine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Richmond Belvedere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Belvedere takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
Six Nine thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Six Nine .
Belvedere doesn't manage to clinch there - Six Nine circles away.
Six Nine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belvedere takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A punch combination from Belvedere misses.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belvedere moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Six Nine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Six Nine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Six Nine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belvedere.
Belvedere drops his hands momentarily and Six Nine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Belvedere takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Belvedere fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Six Nine .
Belvedere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Six Nine 's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Six Nine . #BC#
Six Nine manages to break the clinch.
Six Nine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Six Nine misses the jab.
Six Nine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belvedere lands a jab.
A punch combination from Belvedere misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Six Nine , 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Tekashi Six Nine !

Tekashi Six Nine wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tekashi Six Nine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 54 - Allu vs Okongwu
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Frost misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Belvedere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Frost connects with a leg kick.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belvedere is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belvedere unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Belvedere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frost's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost is looking for a sweep. Belvedere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Belvedere seems to be looking for submissions.
Frost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frost looking to control. #SUB2#
Belvedere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belvedere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Frost controlling the position.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Belvedere slips an elbow through the middle.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belvedere throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belvedere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belvedere lands a couple of digs.
Frost controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belvedere working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belvedere won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Belvedere lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belvedere landing with the ground and pound.
Belvedere preventing the sweep. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Belvedere lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belvedere postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belvedere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belvedere lands a couple of elbows.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Belvedere lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belvedere drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belvedere has Frost in his guard.#REVR#
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Belvedere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belvedere drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Belvedere seems to have locked his on tight now - Frost screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Belvedere, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Robert Frost had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belvedere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belvedere scores with a hook.
Xiaodong doesn't manage to clinch there - Belvedere circles away.
Belvedere throws out a counter right but Xiaodong avoids it with no problem.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Belvedere's body. Belvedere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong slips a straight right by Belvedere.
Decent striking displayed by Xiaodong there.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to clinch there but Belvedere circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere missing with a left hand there. Xiaodong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
Belvedere throws an off balance right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Xiaodong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xiaodong wants it to stay on the feet.
Xiaodong throws a series of punches but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiaodong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaodong throws an overhand right that lands on Belvedere's shoulder, as Belvedere tries to avoid the shot.
Belvedere throws a hook but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belvedere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Xiaodong misses with a body shot
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
Belvedere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belvedere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiaodong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belvedere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xiaodong scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong dodges the punch combination from Belvedere.
Nice body punch from Belvedere.
Belvedere slips under a jab.#T3#
Belvedere blocks a jab.
Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
Xiaodong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiaodong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belvedere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiaodong manages to avoid it.
Belvedere shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiaodong tries to sprawl out of it but Belvedere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiaodong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Belvedere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Xiaodong rushes Belvedere and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Xiaodong stops a takedown attempt from Belvedere.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belvedere's elbow.
A short uppercut from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belvedere's elbow.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belvedere.
Xiaodong leaning against his opponent.
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belvedere struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belvedere scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiaodong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Belvedere. That snapped Xiaodong's head back.
Belvedere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiaodong.
A jab lands there for Belvedere.
Belvedere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belvedere moves away from the strike by Xiaodong.
Belvedere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong moves in looking to clinch but Belvedere pushes him off.
A nice side step and Belvedere releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiaodong lands with a right hand.
Belvedere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Xiaodong counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belvedere! Xiaodong lets Belvedere back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Xiaodong engages and cracks Belvedere with a massive lead left hook - Belvedere tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Xiaodong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Li Xiaodong took to the microphone: 'Gracie, I want that rematch for your belt, or come for mine. We have to fight now.'.

Event: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belvedere.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belvederes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belvedere or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Belvedere thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Belvedere. Belvedere gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Belvedere misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
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!
Belvedere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Frost slips a straight right by Belvedere.
Good shot there by Belvedere.
Robert Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Belvedere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Belvedere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Belvedere misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belvedere is defended easily by Frost.
Robert Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Frost throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frost!
Belvedere scores with a punch to the head.
Belvedere lands with an overhand left.
Belvedere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belvedere swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere misses with a double jab.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a low kick but Belvedere avoids it.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Belvedere avoided it.#T3#
Belvedere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Belvedere.
Nice body kick from Frost.
Belvedere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost slips a straight right by Belvedere.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost takes one on the button.
Belvedere misses with a few strikes there.
Belvedere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Belvedere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belvedere throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belvedere throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a head kick. That will keep Belvedere thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Belvedere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belvedere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Belvedere looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belvedere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost slips under a jab.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Belvedere misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Belvedere backing up. Belvedere nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belvedere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belvedere lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Robert Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost slips a jab from Belvedere.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Frost avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Belvedere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Belvedere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFrost.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Belvedere misses with a wild body shot.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
Belvedere dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belvedere cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Belvedere scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Belvedere lands with a right hand.
Belvedere throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere there.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Frost.
Belvedere throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belvedere scores with a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Belvedere to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost wants to sweep here but Belvedere controlling him for the moment.
Frost is looking to stand up but Belvedere isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belvedere is on top in guard. #REVB#
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Robert Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belvedere defends it easily.
Belvedere postures up. #T4#
Belvedere stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Belvedere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belvedere won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Belvedere postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Frost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frost is trying to keep Belvedere in close.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost looking to control but Belvedere passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belvedere shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost throws a leg kick but Belvedere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking hook.
Belvedere misses with the combination.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere throws out the jab.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frost lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Richmond Belvedere has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere works the jab nicely.#T1#
Frost slips under a jab.
Belvedere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost lands a high kick! #ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Belvedere tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost throws a series of punches but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
Belvedere seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belvedere misses with a two punch combination.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a series of punches but Belvedere avoids them all with ease.
Frost tries to move into range but Belvedere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Belvedere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Belvedere scores with a hook.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#TD2#
Belvedere closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frost did well to prevent Belvedere getting side control.

Frost manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Belvedere keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Belvedere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Belvedere now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well,Frost is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belvedere slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Belvedere jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Belvedere throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere there.
Frost throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richmond Belvedere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves forwards but Belvedere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Belvedere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belvedere throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Belvedere.
Belvedere scores with a body shot.
Belvedere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body.
Robert Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Belvedere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belvedere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!

Richmond Belvedere wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Richmond Belvedere 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.
Robert Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

Event: BB 27 - Jones vs Capellio
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belvedere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Belvedere counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belvedere.
Belvedere scoring with some ground and pound.
Belvedere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukumitsu is keeping the position for now.
Belvedere lands a couple of elbows.
Belvedere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Belvedere is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fukumitsu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu trying to control the position. #T1#
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Belvedere is controlling the position.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
Belvedere working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fukumitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fukumitsu looking for a guillotine here but Belvedere defends easily.
Belvedere lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Belvedere lands a couple of elbows.
Belvedere distracts Fukumitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belvedere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Fukumitsu keeps moving.
Fukumitsu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belvedere is controlling him. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fukumitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Belvedere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fukumitsu doesn't seem phased though.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Fukumitsu tests Belvedere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu shoots in for a takedown but Belvedere shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belvedere fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Belvedere swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belvedere misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukumitsu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fukumitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belvedere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Fukumitsu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belvedere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belvedere gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fukumitsu pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Fukumitsu is going to stand back up.
Fukumitsu has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Belvedere works to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere. Fukumitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fukumitsu gets the takedown into side control.
Belvedere is looking to reverse the position.
Belvedere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fukumitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belvedere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fukumitsu tries to stand but Belvedere controls the position and pulls Fukumitsu into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fukumitsu has gone for a leg lock! Belvedere slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fukumitsu's guard.#REVB#
Belvedere lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Belvedere stands and throws Fukumitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belvedere is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fukumitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Belvedere scores with punches from side control.
Belvedere wants to control but Fukumitsu is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belvedere lands an elbow. #T2#
Fukumitsu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belvedere asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fukumitsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belvedere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belvedere works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Belvedere landing a few strikes.
Belvedere is looking to take a break and control but Fukumitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belvedere working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Belvedere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belvedere working the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fukumitsu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fukumitsu is trying to buck Belvedere off.
Belvedere creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belvedere cracks Fukumitsu with a big elbow.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukumitsu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Belvedere lands a jab-cross combination.
Belvedere drops his hands momentarily and Fukumitsu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belvedere swings for the body but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Belvedere misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
Belvedere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu shoots and misses
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
Belvedere has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Belvedere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu with a hook.
Belvedere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belvedere counters with a series of strikes. Fukumitsu will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Fukumitsu is rocked!
Belvedere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fukumitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Fukumitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Belvedere gets double underhooks and turns Fukumitsu into the cage.
Belvedere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fukumitsu with a body shot.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fukumitsu is trying to break free.
Belvedere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Belvedere gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fukumitsu regains guard.
Fukumitsu is wriggling around but Belvedere manages to pass to half guard.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.#REVR#
Fukumitsu wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying to work for a kimura but Fukumitsu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Belvedere off but Belvedere keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Belvedere working over Fukumitsu with some ground and pound. Fukumitsu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belvedere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukumitsu keeps working.
Belvedere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Belvedere is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fukumitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Belvedere sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Belvedere.
Belvedere is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukumitsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Richmond Belvedere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belvedere working Fukumitsu over with strikes. #SUB#
Fukumitsu actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukumitsu throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere digs a good hook to Fukumitsu's body.
Fukumitsu misses with a body shot.
Fukumitsu gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Belvedere counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belvedere won't allow Fukumitsu to get back to his feet.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukumitsu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Belvedere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belvedere 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!

Richmond Belvedere wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Richmond Belvedere, 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.

Event: BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Belvedere throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Belvedere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belvedere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belvedere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haa.
Belvedere looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Haa throws a hook but Belvedere avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Belvedere misses its target.
Belvedere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belvedere is defended easily by Haa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richmond Belvedere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belvedere lunges at Haa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haa's hand.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Belvedere counters with a right hand to the body.
Haa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere's head backwards.#T1#
A left lands for Belvedere.
Haa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belvedere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haa tries a quick counter leg kick but Belvedere is wise to it.
Belvedere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belvedere misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Belvedere misses with a double jab
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Belvedere is rocked!
Haa punishes Belvedere's body with a nice straight punch.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belvedere misses with a shot to the body
and Haa counters with a big right hand! Oh Belvedere is in trouble here! Haa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Sativa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Richmond Belvedere has been cut.
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Sativa.
Belvedere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sativa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sativa takes one to the chin there.
Sativa throws an off balance right hand
and Belvedere counters with a nice uppercut.
Sativa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sativa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belvedere.
Belvedere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sativa.
Sativa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sativa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belvedere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Belvedere gets the takedown into side control.
Belvedere prevents Sativa from escaping the position.
Sativa is not content to let Belvedere control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Belvedere postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belvedere tries to advance to mount but Sativa denies him.
Belvedere throws a strike aimed at the side of Sativa's head but Sativa avoids it well.
Belvedere remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sativa regains half guard, as Belvedere was trying to land strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belvedere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belvedere not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sativa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sativa trying to control from the bottom.
Belvedere is looking to take a break and control but Sativa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belvedere shoots for a takedown but Sativa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Belvedere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Sativa there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sativa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sativa missing with a left hand there. Belvedere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belvedere fails to land with a series of punches.
Sativa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belvedere was well out of range. Poor timing from Sativa.
Sativa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belvedere.
It looked like Sativa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belvedere.
Sylus Sativa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere blocks a jab.#TD2#
Sativa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belvedere to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Belvedere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Sativa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Belvedere looking to sit in guard and control but Sativa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belvedere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sativa is one step ahead there.
Sativa wants to stand but Belvedere is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richmond Belvedere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sativa leaves Belvedere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sativa connects with a body shot.
Sativa swings for the body but Belvedere moves out of range.
Sativa blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Sativa misses its target.
Belvedere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belvedere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belvedere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sativa throws a hook but Belvedere avoids it easily.
Sativa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sativa swings for the body but Belvedere moves out of range.
A jab from Belvedere does it's job there.
Belvedere misses with a body shot.
Belvedere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sativa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belvedere checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sativa. #T1#
Sativa tries to clinch but Belvedere moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sativa.
A slow jab from Belvedere misses its intended target.
Sativa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belvederes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sativa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Sativa gets caught flat footed, as Belvedere shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belvedere looking to sit in guard and control but Sativa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sativa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belvedere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere prevents Sativa from improving his position.
Belvedere throwing shots but Sativa is blocking nicely. #T2#
Belvedere is trying to control the action in half guard but Sativa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sativa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sativa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belvedere manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Belvedere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sativa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sativa passes into half guard. #T3#
Sativa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Belvedere wants to control but Sativa is keeping busy.
Belvedere wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sativa wants to stand up but Belvedere is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belvedere manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belvedere is trying to keep Sativa in close. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a triangle but Sativa pushes his legs off easily.
Sativa wanted to stand there but Belvedere had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Belvedere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belvedere closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sativa works Belvedere's body with a nice hook.
Belvedere misses with a takedown attempt - Sativa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Sativa misses
and Belvedere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sativa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belvedere counters with a left to the body.
Sativa tries to bum rush Belvedere with a series of wild strikes but Belvedere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Sylus Sativa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richmond Belvedere's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere. Sativa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sativa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belvedere takes a swing at Sativa's ribcage but misses.
Sativa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Sativa moves into the clinch.
Belvedere blocks a body shot from Sativa.
Belvedere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belvedere lands a left hand.
Belvedere gets through Sativa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sativa has a couple of punches blocked by Belvedere.
Still in the clinch, Belvedere scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belvedere lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sativa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sativa tries to work over Belvedere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sativa lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Belvedere.
Sativa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sativa pushes Belvedere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belvedere swings wildly with an uppercut but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere works on Sativa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sativa pushes Belvedere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sativa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belvedere scores with a shot to the side of Sativa's head.
Sativa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belvedere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sativa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belvedere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sativa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sativa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Belvedere.
A body shot lands from Belvedere.
Sativa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards. #T2#
Belvedere misses with a body punch.
Sylus Sativa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belvedere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sativa backwards.
Sativa lands a body punch.
Belvedere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sativa lands a shot to the body.
Sativa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sativa misses with a body punch.
Belvedere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belvedere misses with some punches.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sativa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards.
Belvedere swings wildly with an uppercut but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sativa lands with a right to the head.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belvedere swings wildly with an uppercut but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sativa scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Belvedere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sativa lands with a left to the head.
Sativa lands with a left to the head.
Belvedere prevents a body shot from Sativa.
Belvedere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sativa works on Belvedere's body with a couple of short punches.
Sativa tries to throw a body punch but Belvedere avoids it by throwing Sativa back against the cage.
Belvedere throws a head punch that misses.
Sativa misses with some punches.
A short right from Sativa.
A hook to the body from Sativa.
Richmond Belvedere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belvedere prevents a body shot from Sativa.
Sativa scores with a hook to the body.
Belvedere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sativa blocking some punches.
Sativa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belvedere.
Belvedere stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sativa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belvedere blocks an uppercut.
Belvedere lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belvedere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sativa struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Belvedere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belvedere gets through Sativa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belvedere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
Belvedere blocks a body shot from Sativa.
Belvedere tries to work over Sativa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sativa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sativa.
Belvedere misses with a punch on the inside.
Belvedere lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sativa throws a punch but it's blocked by Belvedere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylus Sativa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sativa 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Sylus Sativa!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Sylus Sativa!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Sylus Sativa!

Sylus Sativa wins by unanimous decision!
Sylus Sativa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Chow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Belvedere to counter with a crisp jab.
Belvedere lands the left hand.
Norris Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere connects with a right hand. Chow shakes it off.#ROC2#Chow is rocked!
Belvedere cracks Chow with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chow falls to his knees and Belvedere doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Belvedere!
A very excited looking Richmond Belvedere 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.

Event: BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021

#R1#
Xiaodong jabs Belvedere right on the nose. Belvedere blinks but takes it well.
Belvedere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belvedere missing with a left hand there. Xiaodong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belvedere.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Belvedere strikes.
Xiaodong is looking for a counter combo.
Belvedere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belvedere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Belvedere throws out a counter right but Xiaodong avoids it with no problem.
Belvedere throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiaodong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belvedere scores with a jab. Xiaodong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Belvedere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong swings for the body but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere throws out a counter right but Xiaodong avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Belvedere ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaodong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belvedere misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Belvedere.
Belvedere scores with a nice strike.
Belvedere staying out of range there.
Belvedere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belvedere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belvedere defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Belvedere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiaodong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Belvedere does it's job there.#T2#
A slow jab from Belvedere misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Belvedere. Beautiful body shot.
Belvedere throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xiaodong to counter with a crisp jab.
Belvedere lands a nice shot to the body.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belvedere lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Belvedere.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere throws a jab when Xiaodong was well out of range.
Belvedere misses with a body shot
enabling Xiaodong to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Belvedere lands a nice looking body shot.
Xiaodong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.#T3#
Belvedere scores with a body shot.
Xiaodong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belvedere has time to react.
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiaodong finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Belvedere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belvedere.
Belvedere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaodong was well out of range. Poor timing from Belvedere.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belvedere seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Xiaodong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
Belvedere misses with a left hand
letting Xiaodong counter with a right hand.
Belvedere scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere scores with a body shot.
Xiaodong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Belvedere throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xiaodong counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Belvedere with a hook.
A jab lands there for Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a few strikes there.
Xiaodong ducks right into an uppercut from Belvedere.
Belvedere lands a slapping body shot.
Belvedere scores with a jab.
Xiaodong dodges the punch combination from Belvedere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Xiaodong to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belvedere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xiaodong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiaodong looks to land a combination but Belvedere avoids it well.
Belvedere with a nice cross.
Belvedere blocks a jab.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaodong cracks Belvedere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiaodong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong dodges the punch combination from Belvedere.
Belvedere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiaodong looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.#T1#
A jab from Xiaodong finds it's way through Belvedere's defenses.
Belvedere misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Belvedere misses its intended target. #KD#
Xiaodong lands a big uppercut and Belvedere crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belvedere looks OK. Xiaodong waves Belvedere back to his feet!
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Belvedere throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
Belvedere misses with a right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a crisp right that sends Belvedere to the canvas! Xiaodong follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong retains his bantamweight title!

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Belvedere connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Belvedere lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Belvedere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Belvedere misses with a body shot.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Belvedere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Belvedere.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Belvedere moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Belvedere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Belvedere jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belvedere throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov throws a right hand that Belvedere ducks under and follows up with a left that Belvedere also avoids with ease.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Belvedere scores with a nice strike.
Belvedere scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Belvedere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere connects with a right that clearly hurt Petrov. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Belvedere proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Petrov collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Belvedere!
A victorious Richmond Belvedere thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Belvedere scores with a hook to the body. Dimms takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Danga de danga de dang - Belvedere scores with a four punch combination!
Belvedere swings widly with a right hand
and Dimms counters with a good low kick that Belvedere was not able to check.
Belvedere connects with a right hand. Dimms shakes it off.
Belvedere works Dimms's body with a nice hook.
Belvedere swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms unleashes a big counter combination but Belvedere bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
A combination from Belvedere does no damage.
Belvedere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimms circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.
Dimms gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere connects with a nice looking jab.
Belvedere misses with a right hand
and Dimms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Belvedere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimms counters with a good, hard body kick but Belvedere shrugs it off.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimms counters with a leg kick.
Dimms pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belvedere back to the cage. Dimms follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dimms - that will leave a mark!
Dimms misses with a straight left.
Belvedere fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belvedere.#KD2#
Dimms lands a big uppercut and Belvedere crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belvedere looks OK. Dimms waves Belvedere back to his feet!#ROC2#Belvedere is rocked!
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!
Belvedere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimms counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Belvedere out cold! What a finish! Dimms is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belvedere.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Belvedere pushes him away.
Nice straight punches there by Belvedere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belvedere.
Belvedere works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Belvedere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belvedere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belvedere.
Gracie slips a straight right by Belvedere.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Belvedere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie clobbers Belvedere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Belvedere avoids it easily.#T1#
Belvedere misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belvedere paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Belvedere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belvedere is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Belvedere prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Belvedere takes advantage and regains half guard.
Belvedere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Belvedere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belvedere.#SUB#
Belvedere throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Belvedere's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Belvedere is looking for a sweep.
Gracie working away.
Gracie taking a break here but Belvedere is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belvedere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Belvedere turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Belvedere.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Belvedere controlling him for the moment.
Belvedere throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belvedere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Belvedere.
Belvedere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Belvedere has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Belvedere's head.
Belvedere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belvedere smiles and moves away.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere's corner calls for a 1-2. Belvedere obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Belvedere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Belvedere.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Belvedere and move into the clinch position.
Belvedere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Belvedere pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Belvedere stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richmond Belvedere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belvedere is keeping busy.
Belvedere misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belvedere up against the cage.
Belvedere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Renoa Gracie.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.#T2#
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belvedere's waist but Belvedere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Belvedere misses with a wild combination.
Belvedere takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Belvedere pushes him off.
Belvedere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belvedere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Belvedere thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Belvedere misses with a looping right.
Belvedere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belvedere.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Belvedere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.#T3#
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belvedere manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Belvedere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belvedere jabs at Gracie's body.
Belvedere connects with a looping right hand.
Belvedere jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Richmond Belvedere is winning the standup battle so far.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Belvedere and move into the clinch position.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Belvedere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Belvedere circles away.
Richmond Belvedere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belvedere has time to react.#T4#
Gracie tries to clinch but Belvedere is having none of it.
It looked like Belvedere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Belvedere. That snapped Gracie's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie slips under a jab from Belvedere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Belvedere loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Belvedere connects with the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie stalling the fight. #TD2#
Gracie gets control of Belvedere's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Belvedere working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Belvedere scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belvedere!
Gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belvedere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belvedere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gracie is looking for a way out.
Gracie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Belvedere has Gracie flattened out and is raining down punches. #T1#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Belvedere. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gracie is trapped and Belvedere is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belvedere. #SUB#
Belvedere looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Belvedere is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is pressing down on Belvedere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Belvedere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belvedere preventing the sweep.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belvedere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belvedere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belvedere with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Belvedere postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Belvedere is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Belvedere bucks and avoids them well.
Richmond Belvedere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Renoa Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belvedere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.
Belvedere manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Belvedere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belvedere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richmond Belvedere.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belvedere, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Belvedere misses with a hook
and Granes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belvedere throws a hook but Granes blocks it.
Belvedere throws a looping overhand right but Granes ducks down to avoid it.
Belvedere connects with a crisp jab.
Belvedere jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belvedere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granes.
Belvedere scores with a shot to the body.
Belvedere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Granes moves into the clinch.
Belvedere keeps control of Granes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belvedere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granes or not.
Granes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belvedere managing to block the knees to the body from Granes.
Belvedere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Belvedere.
Belvedere lands a nice shot to the body.
Granes tries to break the clinch but Belvedere is controlling the position. #T1#
Belvedere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belvedere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granes backwards.
Granes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belvedere is leaning against Granes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belvedere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Belvedere.
Granes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Granes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belvedere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Granes is trying to break the clinch but Belvedere has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granes.
Granes is trying to maintain a safe position but Belvedere gets an underhook and turns Granes into the cage.
Belvedere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belvedere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Granes stalling the fight.
Belvedere lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belvedere lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granes missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Granes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granes is pushing Belvedere up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Belvedere misses with a punch on the inside.
Granes tries a knee to the head but Belvedere blocks it.
Belvedere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belvedere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belvedere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Granes missing with knees to the body.
Belvedere blocking some punches.
Belvedere misses with a body punch.
Granes tries to land knees in the clinch but Belvedere avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belvedere.
Belvedere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granes backwards.
Belvedere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Granes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belvedere tries to avoid it but Granes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belvedere to the ground. Belvedere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Belvedere lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Granes goes down and covers up as Belvedere starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Belvedere!
In defeat, Keenwah Granes stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2021

#R1#
Belvedere scores with a jab.
Blitzkrieg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belvedere.
Blitzkrieg shoots in and drives through. Belvedere sprawls well.
It looked like Belvedere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Blitzkrieg is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Belvedere has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blitzkrieg is looking to defend but Belvedere has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blitzkrieg! Belvedere pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blitzkrieg taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richmond Belvedere!

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

168 cm
19 yrs
142 lbs

175 cm
20 yrs
160 lbs

Belvedere

Arson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Richmond Belvedere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Belvedere clinches up against the cage.
Arson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belvedere avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belvedere is defending well.#TD#
Belvedere has clasped his hands together around Arson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belvedere (4) vs (0) Arson
Arson is looking for a sweep.
Belvedere just content to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere is looking to take a break and control but Arson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Arson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belvedere (4) vs (2) Arson
Belvedere is refusing to be controlled, as Arson sits in half guard.
Arson wants to advance to full mount but Belvedere doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Belvedere is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belvedere keeping full guard, as Arson tries to pass.
Arson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Belvedere pulls Arson in close to prevent any damage.
Arson advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Belvedere (4) vs (5) Arson
Arson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belvedere's legs.
Arson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere keeps working.
Arson taking a breather here. #T3#
Arson taking a break here but Belvedere is having none of it and regains half guard.
Arson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Arson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Belvedere as he works his way to full guard. #T4#
Arson wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
Arson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arson passes Belvedere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belvedere is not content to let Arson control the position.
Arson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belvedere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Arson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Belvedere reverses the position - he's now on top in Arson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belvedere (6) vs (5) Arson#SUB2#
Arson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere is aware though and is defending well.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arson controlling Belvedere's posture.
Belvedere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Belvedere trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere advances to half guard. #T7#
Arson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belvedere prevents Arson from improving his position.#T8#
Arson is pressing down on Belvedere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arson working a defensive guard but Belvedere manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belvedere (9) vs (5) Arson
Arson is trying to improve his position.
Arson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Belvedere (11) vs (5) Arson
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T9#
Belvedere looking to control but Arson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belvedere avoids the attempt from Arson to control.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T10#
Arson keeps trying to improve his position.
Belvedere content just to control the position here.
Arson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belvedere prevents Arson from improving his position.#T11#
Arson is staying active underneath Belvedere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belvedere is thwarting Arson's attempts to control the position.
Belvedere working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Arson's thigh. Arson counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Arson keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arson pushes a forearm under Belvedere's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Belvedere is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elay Arson!

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020

165 cm
20 yrs
153 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
142 lbs

Brown

Belvedere

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Belvedere. Belvedere gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Belvedere closes the distance and clinches.
Brown jumps guard but Belvedere stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Belvedere forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Belvedere successfully pulls guard.
Brown is pushing down on Belvedere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belvedere is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Belvedere tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belvedere avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Belvedere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown trying to control the action but Belvedere is working from the bottom.
Belvedere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Belvedere moves into full guard. #T2##SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
Belvedere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Belvedere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Belvedere is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Belvedere is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belvedere manages to get to full guard.
Belvedere is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belvedere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Belvedere's legs - danger averted.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belvedere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Belvedere#T5#
Brown breaks Belvedere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Belvedere
Brown won't allow Belvedere to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Belvedere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Brown 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. #T6#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belvedere is keeping the position for now.
Belvedere wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Belvedere wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Belvedere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Belvedere wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Belvedere
Brown tries to control but Belvedere wriggling away.
Belvedere prevents Brown from taking his back.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Belvedere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Belvedere#SUB#
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Belvedere frees his head quite easily. #T9#
Belvedere is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Belvedere regains half guard.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Belvedere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown. #SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere keeps working.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Belvedere
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown takes Belvedere's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (4) Belvedere#T11##SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Belvedere just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Belvedere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Belvedere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Brown has got one arm under Belvedere's chin. This could be trouble... Belvedere trying to control the other hand but Brown gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Belvedere has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Brown!

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

172 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
142 lbs

Danault

Belvedere

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Danault ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Belvedere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Danault 's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danault (0) vs (2) Belvedere
Belvedere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Danault is controlling Belvedere's trapped leg to prevent Belvedere from advancing to side control.
Danault continues to stall.
Belvedere trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danault tries to roll over but Belvedere keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Belvedere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Danault is refusing to be controlled, as Belvedere sits in half guard.
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Danault is defending well.
Danault works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Belvedere thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danault keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully. #T2#
Belvedere stays in close to Danault 's body and controls the position.
Danault looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belvedere is one step ahead there.
Belvedere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danault wants to sweep but no luck.
Danault controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Danault holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Danault keeps moving.
Danault definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belvedere slips nicely into half guard.
Belvedere passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Danault (0) vs (5) Belvedere
Belvedere trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Belvedere moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Danault has worked his arm free - good work by Danault !
Belvedere tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Belvedere is looking to take a break and control but Danault is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danault manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danault (2) vs (5) Belvedere#SUB#
Danault trying to work for an americana but Belvedere has managed to regain full guard.
Belvedere trying to control the position here.
Danault looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Belvedere has his foot on Danault 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danault works his way back into a safe position though.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Danault from controlling successfully.
Danault knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Danault won't allow Belvedere to sweep him here.
Danault wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Belvedere trying to keep a closed guard but Danault is proving a slippery customer. #T6#
Danault wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Danault from controlling successfully.
Belvedere wants to sweep here but Danault controlling him for the moment.
Danault trying to control but Belvedere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belvedere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danault defends it easily.#SUB2#
Belvedere throws his legs up looking for a submission but Danault uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danault (5) vs (5) Belvedere#T7#
Danault tries to move to mount but Belvedere blocks the move with his legs.
Belvedere wants to control but Danault postures up.#SUB#
Danault looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belvedere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danault off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danault (5) vs (9) Belvedere
Danault trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Danault turns into Belvedere and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danault (7) vs (9) Belvedere#SUB2#
Belvedere is looking to cinch up a triangle. Danault throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Belvedere's body to avoid the submission. Belvedere has instead reached around Danault 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Belvedere arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richmond Belvedere!

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

171 cm
18 yrs
142 lbs

168 cm
18 yrs
142 lbs

De Lamarca

Belvedere

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sapiencia De Lamarca! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Lamarca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belvedere but Belvedere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Lamarca is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Belvedere has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Belvedere is trying to trip De Lamarca. He has hold of a leg but De Lamarca is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belvedere persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Lamarca (0) vs (2) Belvedere#SUB2#
Belvedere thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belvedere preventing the sweep.
Belvedere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Belvedere might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Belvedere works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Lamarca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belvedere passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Lamarca (0) vs (5) Belvedere#SUB2#
Belvedere tries for a kimura but De Lamarca is defending well. #SUB2#
Belvedere has hold of De Lamarca's arm. He's looking for a kimura. De Lamarca seems comfortable defending it but Belvedere has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! De Lamarca is real pain and he's forced to tap out! De Lamarca is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Belvedere couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richmond Belvedere!

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