Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2012 18:22:43 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Herman while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Alan Belcher looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Herman and Belcher move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Belcher!
Ed Herman blocks
Belcher misses a step and Ed Herman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Herman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Belcher sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ed Herman circles around Belcher
Ed Herman attempts a sweep single...
Ed Herman catches Alan Belcher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Herman.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher holds Ed Herman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Belcher tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ed Herman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Ed Herman in his guard.
Alan Belcher manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Herman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Herman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Herman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alan Belcher is not able to stop Belcher ground skills and Ed Herman moves to side mount!
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Herman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alan Belcher is not able to stop Belcher ground skills and Ed Herman moves to side mount!
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Herman's ribs.
That hit Herman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to show some ground skills
Alan Belcher put Herman in half guard.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to pass Alan Belcher's guard...
Ed Herman passes momentarily but Alan Belcher regains half guard.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Belcher misses a step and Ed Herman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Herman gets a good position on the ground. ..
Belcher holds Ed Herman arms and counters his opponent punches.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher rolls him over and takes his back!
Belcher is in rear mount over Herman
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Alan Belcher isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Herman locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Alan Belcher unil he can pull his arm free! Belcher lost his dominant position.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher holds Ed Herman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Belcher is trying to counter now!
Belcher attempts a triangle from bottom! Ed Herman slips out. Belcher quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ed Herman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ed Herman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Alan Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ed Herman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Belcher into his guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Alan Belcher is looking to pass Ed Herman's guard...
Alan Belcher gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Herman
Ed Herman attempts to move to full guard
Ed Herman manages to switch to full guard.
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Herman tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
Herman holds Alan Belcher arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Alan Belcher tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher breaks the closed guard of Ed Herman and moves to half guard
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher looks to mount Ed Herman...
Ed Herman sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Herman
Herman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Herman measures the resilience of Belcher's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Belcher blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herman misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Belcher tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Herman from the side mount!
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher looks to mount Ed Herman...
Alan Belcher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ed Herman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ed Herman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Herman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher pushes away Herman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Herman stumbles backwards and Alan Belcher circles to get the center of the cage
Ed Herman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Belcher is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Herman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Herman
He is not able to do it
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Herman
He is not able to do it
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Herman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herman's side.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Herman
He is not able to do it
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Herman tries to move to full mount
Herman succeeds
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ed Herman rolls Alan Belcher to his stomach and takes his back!
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher
Herman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Belcher! Herman has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with one hook in
Herman has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Belcher.
Nicely done! Herman now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Ed Herman hovers above Belcher
Good punches to Belcher's body.
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Belcher is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Herman tries to use some of his tricky moves but Herman's is smart enough to counter him.
Herman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ed Herman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Belcher's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Belcher is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Belcher is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Belcher holds Ed Herman's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Herman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Herman works on the ground with his fingers over Belcher's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herman's moves.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Ed Herman manages to switch to half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Herman
Ed Herman tries to close the guard.
Herman put Alan Belcher in closed guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher is in closed guard... Herman tries to roll on the ground!
Alan Belcher uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Belcher fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Herman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Herman is trying to counter now!
Ed Herman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Herman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher struggles and launches a few punches to Herman's head
Those punches are hitting! Herman covers his head!
Herman has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher launches a knee!
Alan Belcher hits Herman's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Ed Herman doesn't let Alan Belcher get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Alan Belcher is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Belcher catches an ankle and Herman is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ed Herman
Blocked by Herman.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Ed Herman tries to take advantage...
Herman measures the resilience of Belcher's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Belcher's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ed Herman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Belcher goes down.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to pass to half guard...
Alan Belcher's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herman is trying to counter now!
Ed Herman throws a flurry of punches at Belcher...
A lot of them are hitting Belcher's face
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Right cheek
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to escape from the full mount...
Alan Belcher is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher looks to mount Ed Herman...
Alan Belcher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Belcher tries to cover his face,
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Belcher tries to stand up!
Herman doesn't allow him!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman is cooling the fight on the ground
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Ed Herman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Herman tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher struggles on the ground and tries to break Ed Herman's guard...
Herman doesn't want to free his opponent and Belcher continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Herman leads with a punch
Alan Belcher evades but whiffs with a counter.
A right hand from Alan Belcher
gets deflected.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Herman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Belcher with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Belcher decides to launch some tentative punches
Herman launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Belcher with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alan Belcher throws an uppercut
Herman slips it.
Belcher is swinging for the fences!
Herman backpedals and creates space. Alan Belcher is asking him if he is going to fight!
Belcher clumsily fails here and it's time for Ed Herman to fight back!
Ed Herman attempts a sweep single...
Ed Herman catches Alan Belcher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Herman.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Belcher clumsily fails here and it's time for Ed Herman to fight back!
Herman fires a barrage of punches at Belcher's head!
This is bad! Herman is just pounding on Alan Belcher's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alan Belcher. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herman goes down.
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Alan Belcher pushes Ed Herman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ed Herman struggles not allowing Alan Belcher improve his position.
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Alan Belcher aggressively and repeatedly punches Herman.
Good job by Herman blocking and slipping the blows.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Ed Herman tries to take advantage...
Herman tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Alan Belcher tries to better his position on the ground...
Herman holds Alan Belcher's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
deflected by Herman.
Herman is trying to counter now!
Belcher is in closed guard... Herman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Ed Herman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ed Herman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ed Herman embrace and tries to move away...
Ed Herman pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman pushes away Belcher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Belcher doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ed Herman
Ed Herman gets sloppy and Alan Belcher tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Ed Herman! Belcher tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Belcher is unable to lock that and Herman breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher takes a break to breathe while holding Ed Herman.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A left hook from Belcher
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Ed Herman looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Ed Herman.
Belcher winces a bit.
Belcher hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Alan Belcher throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Herman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herman moves forward and holds Belcher
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herman gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Herman gets hold of a leg and trips Belcher to the mat!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman struggles on the ground and tries to break Alan Belcher's guard...
Ed Herman is in Belcher open guard now
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
Belcher's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Herman moves on the ground
Ed Herman moves to side mount
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Ed Herman in his guard.
Ed Herman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ed Herman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ed Herman looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Left eye
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alan Belcher shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Belcher Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Belcher's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Belcher's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Alan Belcher breaks that americana attempt!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herman's moves.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to stand up!
Herman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher breaths deeply while on the ground
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Belcher in the side of the head
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman works on the ground with his fingers over Belcher's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Ed Herman for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Belcher time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Herman tries to grapple
He puts Belcher in a double underhook!
Alan Belcher pushes away Herman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Herman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alan Belcher
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman fakes a punch to Alan Belcher ribs and the tries to trip him
Alan Belcher loses balance and goes to the ground
Belcher has a small cut in his Left eye
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Herman struggles on the ground and tries to break Alan Belcher's guard...
Ed Herman is in Belcher open guard now
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Herman tries to move to full mount
Herman succeeds
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Herman drills Alan Belcher's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Herman is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Belcher breaks the lock showing some skills...
Belcher tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Belcher tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ed Herman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ed Herman controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herman's moves.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Ed Herman in his guard...
Ed Herman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ed Herman controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alan Belcher shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alan Belcher breaks that americana attempt!
Herman clumsily fails here and it's time for Alan Belcher to fight back!
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Ed Herman in his guard...
Ed Herman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Ed Herman.
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Round 5
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Belcher wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herman wants nothing of that and pushes Belcher.
Belcher clumsily fails here and it's time for Ed Herman to fight back!
Herman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herman moves forward and holds Belcher
Ed Herman pushes away Belcher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Belcher doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ed Herman
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Herman pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Alan Belcher's face!
Ed Herman fakes a punch and launches himself over Belcher!
Nice move by Herman who clinches and pushes Belcher against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman shoots and grab both of Alan Belcher's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Herman lifted Belcher's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to pass to half guard...
Alan Belcher can't prevent his opponent from passing. Herman looks to work from half guard.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Ed Herman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Belcher's face!
Belcher's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Ed Herman aggressively and repeatedly punches Belcher.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Belcher has a small cut in his Nose
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ed Herman tries to free his leg...
Ed Herman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Belcher's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Herman is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Ed Herman moves to better his position on the ground...
Ed Herman viciously slams hammer blows to Belcher's face!
This is over! That impact from Ed Herman has left Belcher laying flat on the mat!
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Belcher has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Ed Herman by KO (GnP) at 1:43 Round 5
Statistics: Ed Herman
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 35/46 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/29 (31%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
The first rounds of this fight were weird. Both guys were massively draining stamina, but no one was doing a damn thing, damage-wise. Herman shaped up, and started working more effectively around round 4, and ultimately finished this fight. Yay for him I guess....if you are into that type of thing.
Side notes, Belcher is reasonably tough, though his team might wanna work on effective ground game, GnP or something else represented in stats.
Alan Belcher looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Herman and Belcher move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Belcher!
Ed Herman blocks
Belcher misses a step and Ed Herman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Herman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Belcher sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ed Herman circles around Belcher
Ed Herman attempts a sweep single...
Ed Herman catches Alan Belcher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Herman.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher holds Ed Herman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Belcher tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ed Herman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Ed Herman in his guard.
Alan Belcher manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Herman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Herman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Herman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alan Belcher is not able to stop Belcher ground skills and Ed Herman moves to side mount!
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Herman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alan Belcher is not able to stop Belcher ground skills and Ed Herman moves to side mount!
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Herman's ribs.
That hit Herman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to show some ground skills
Alan Belcher put Herman in half guard.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to pass Alan Belcher's guard...
Ed Herman passes momentarily but Alan Belcher regains half guard.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Belcher misses a step and Ed Herman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Herman gets a good position on the ground. ..
Belcher holds Ed Herman arms and counters his opponent punches.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher rolls him over and takes his back!
Belcher is in rear mount over Herman
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Alan Belcher isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Herman locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Alan Belcher unil he can pull his arm free! Belcher lost his dominant position.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher holds Ed Herman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Belcher is trying to counter now!
Belcher attempts a triangle from bottom! Ed Herman slips out. Belcher quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ed Herman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ed Herman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Alan Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ed Herman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Belcher into his guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Alan Belcher is looking to pass Ed Herman's guard...
Alan Belcher gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Herman
Ed Herman attempts to move to full guard
Ed Herman manages to switch to full guard.
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Herman tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
Herman holds Alan Belcher arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Alan Belcher tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher breaks the closed guard of Ed Herman and moves to half guard
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher looks to mount Ed Herman...
Ed Herman sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Herman
Herman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Herman measures the resilience of Belcher's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Belcher blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herman misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Belcher tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Herman from the side mount!
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher looks to mount Ed Herman...
Alan Belcher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ed Herman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ed Herman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Herman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher pushes away Herman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Herman stumbles backwards and Alan Belcher circles to get the center of the cage
Ed Herman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Belcher is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Herman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Herman
He is not able to do it
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Herman
He is not able to do it
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Herman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herman's side.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Herman
He is not able to do it
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Herman tries to move to full mount
Herman succeeds
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ed Herman rolls Alan Belcher to his stomach and takes his back!
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher
Herman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Belcher! Herman has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with one hook in
Herman has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Belcher.
Nicely done! Herman now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Ed Herman hovers above Belcher
Good punches to Belcher's body.
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Belcher is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Herman tries to use some of his tricky moves but Herman's is smart enough to counter him.
Herman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ed Herman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Belcher's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Belcher is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herman is in rear mount over Belcher with two hooks in
Belcher is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Belcher holds Ed Herman's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Herman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Herman works on the ground with his fingers over Belcher's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herman's moves.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Ed Herman manages to switch to half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Herman
Ed Herman tries to close the guard.
Herman put Alan Belcher in closed guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher is in closed guard... Herman tries to roll on the ground!
Alan Belcher uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Belcher fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Herman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Herman is trying to counter now!
Ed Herman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Herman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher struggles and launches a few punches to Herman's head
Those punches are hitting! Herman covers his head!
Herman has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher launches a knee!
Alan Belcher hits Herman's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Ed Herman doesn't let Alan Belcher get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Alan Belcher is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Belcher catches an ankle and Herman is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ed Herman
Blocked by Herman.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Ed Herman tries to take advantage...
Herman measures the resilience of Belcher's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Belcher's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ed Herman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Belcher goes down.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to pass to half guard...
Alan Belcher's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herman is trying to counter now!
Ed Herman throws a flurry of punches at Belcher...
A lot of them are hitting Belcher's face
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Right cheek
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to escape from the full mount...
Alan Belcher is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alan Belcher looks to mount Ed Herman...
Alan Belcher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Belcher tries to cover his face,
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Belcher tries to stand up!
Herman doesn't allow him!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman is cooling the fight on the ground
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Ed Herman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Herman tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Belcher struggles on the ground and tries to break Ed Herman's guard...
Herman doesn't want to free his opponent and Belcher continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Herman leads with a punch
Alan Belcher evades but whiffs with a counter.
A right hand from Alan Belcher
gets deflected.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Herman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Belcher with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Belcher decides to launch some tentative punches
Herman launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Belcher with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alan Belcher throws an uppercut
Herman slips it.
Belcher is swinging for the fences!
Herman backpedals and creates space. Alan Belcher is asking him if he is going to fight!
Belcher clumsily fails here and it's time for Ed Herman to fight back!
Ed Herman attempts a sweep single...
Ed Herman catches Alan Belcher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Herman.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Belcher clumsily fails here and it's time for Ed Herman to fight back!
Herman fires a barrage of punches at Belcher's head!
This is bad! Herman is just pounding on Alan Belcher's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alan Belcher. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herman goes down.
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Alan Belcher pushes Ed Herman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ed Herman struggles not allowing Alan Belcher improve his position.
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Herman
Alan Belcher aggressively and repeatedly punches Herman.
Good job by Herman blocking and slipping the blows.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Ed Herman tries to take advantage...
Herman tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Alan Belcher tries to better his position on the ground...
Herman holds Alan Belcher's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Herman
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
deflected by Herman.
Herman is trying to counter now!
Belcher is in closed guard... Herman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Ed Herman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ed Herman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ed Herman embrace and tries to move away...
Ed Herman pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman pushes away Belcher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Belcher doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ed Herman
Ed Herman gets sloppy and Alan Belcher tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Ed Herman! Belcher tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Belcher is unable to lock that and Herman breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher takes a break to breathe while holding Ed Herman.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A left hook from Belcher
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Ed Herman looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Ed Herman.
Belcher winces a bit.
Belcher hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Alan Belcher throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Herman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herman moves forward and holds Belcher
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herman gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Herman gets hold of a leg and trips Belcher to the mat!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
Herman struggles on the ground and tries to break Alan Belcher's guard...
Ed Herman is in Belcher open guard now
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
Belcher's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Herman moves on the ground
Ed Herman moves to side mount
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Ed Herman in his guard.
Ed Herman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ed Herman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ed Herman looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Left eye
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alan Belcher shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Belcher Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Belcher's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Belcher's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Alan Belcher breaks that americana attempt!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herman's moves.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to stand up!
Herman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher breaths deeply while on the ground
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Belcher in the side of the head
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman works on the ground with his fingers over Belcher's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Ed Herman for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Belcher time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Herman tries to grapple
He puts Belcher in a double underhook!
Alan Belcher pushes away Herman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Herman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alan Belcher
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman fakes a punch to Alan Belcher ribs and the tries to trip him
Alan Belcher loses balance and goes to the ground
Belcher has a small cut in his Left eye
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Belcher
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Herman struggles on the ground and tries to break Alan Belcher's guard...
Ed Herman is in Belcher open guard now
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Herman tries to move to full mount
Herman succeeds
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Herman drills Alan Belcher's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Herman is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Belcher breaks the lock showing some skills...
Belcher tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Belcher tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ed Herman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ed Herman controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herman's moves.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Ed Herman in his guard...
Ed Herman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ed Herman controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alan Belcher shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alan Belcher breaks that americana attempt!
Herman clumsily fails here and it's time for Alan Belcher to fight back!
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Ed Herman in his guard...
Ed Herman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Ed Herman.
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Round 5
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Belcher wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herman wants nothing of that and pushes Belcher.
Belcher clumsily fails here and it's time for Ed Herman to fight back!
Herman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herman moves forward and holds Belcher
Ed Herman pushes away Belcher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Belcher doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ed Herman
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Herman pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Alan Belcher's face!
Ed Herman fakes a punch and launches himself over Belcher!
Nice move by Herman who clinches and pushes Belcher against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman shoots and grab both of Alan Belcher's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Herman lifted Belcher's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Ed Herman is in open guard over Belcher
Ed Herman tries to pass to half guard...
Alan Belcher can't prevent his opponent from passing. Herman looks to work from half guard.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Ed Herman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Belcher's face!
Belcher's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Ed Herman aggressively and repeatedly punches Belcher.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Belcher has a small cut in his Nose
Ed Herman is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ed Herman tries to free his leg...
Ed Herman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Belcher's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Ed Herman looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Herman sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ed Herman tries to better his position on the ground...
Herman is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Alan Belcher
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Ed Herman moves to better his position on the ground...
Ed Herman viciously slams hammer blows to Belcher's face!
This is over! That impact from Ed Herman has left Belcher laying flat on the mat!
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Belcher has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Ed Herman by KO (GnP) at 1:43 Round 5
Statistics: Ed Herman
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 35/46 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/29 (31%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
The first rounds of this fight were weird. Both guys were massively draining stamina, but no one was doing a damn thing, damage-wise. Herman shaped up, and started working more effectively around round 4, and ultimately finished this fight. Yay for him I guess....if you are into that type of thing.
Side notes, Belcher is reasonably tough, though his team might wanna work on effective ground game, GnP or something else represented in stats.