Post by The Sandmen on Jun 7, 2013 14:27:59 GMT -5
Alan Belcher raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jake Ellenberger is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Belcher and Ellenberger move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Belcher moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Ellenberger's thigh!
Jake Ellenberger tries a middle kick
Alan Belcher blocks and steps away.
Ellenberger misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Belcher is holding Jake Ellenberger's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Ellenberger loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Alan Belcher looks to pass to mount...
Ellenberger creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Alan Belcher fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alan Belcher leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ellenberger
Belcher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher tries to take Jake Ellenberger down... Ellenberger stumbles backwards and Alan Belcher launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ellenberger's jaw!
Jake Ellenberger tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Belcher is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher struggles and launches a few punches to Ellenberger's head
Those punches are hitting! Ellenberger covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Ellenberger tries to take Alan Belcher down... Belcher stumbles backwards and Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches...
Alan Belcher dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jake Ellenberger gets sloppy and Alan Belcher tries to take advantage...
Belcher launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ellenberger stops that one with his ribs!
Ellenberger is grappling.
Bad idea! Alan Belcher lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher works on the ground with his fingers over Ellenberger's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher is in closed guard... Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground!
Alan Belcher uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher is in closed guard... Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Ellenberger is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Ellenberger is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Jake Ellenberger looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Jake Ellenberger slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Jake Ellenberger tries to better his position on the ground...
Ellenberger is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Ellenberger in his guard...
Alan Belcher moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Ellenberger is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Ellenberger
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jake Ellenberger is in closed guard over Belcher
Jake Ellenberger looks to posture up and open Alan Belcher's guard...
Jake Ellenberger forces Alan Belcher to open his guard.
Jake Ellenberger is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Ellenberger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ellenberger blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ellenberger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ellenberger tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
Alan Belcher wraps his arms around Ellenberger's arms and counters the punches.
Jake Ellenberger is in open guard over Belcher
Ellenberger moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ellenberger steps backwards away from Alan Belcher. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Belcher moves backwards and Jake Ellenberger is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alan Belcher takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jake Ellenberger and Belcher engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Ellenberger feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Belcher moves aside and dodges.
Ellenberger clumsily fails here and it's time for Alan Belcher to fight back!
A solid combination from Alan Belcher
connects with Ellenberger.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alan Belcher has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Belcher sets up a throw
Jake Ellenberger flies through the air!
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger tries to close his guard around Belcher
He is not able to do it
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Ellenberger
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger measures the resilience of Belcher's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Belcher's side.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Alan Belcher uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ellenberger misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alan Belcher looks to posture up and open Jake Ellenberger's guard...
Jake Ellenberger has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher is in closed guard... Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Ellenberger's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ellenberger tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ellenberger tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Ellenberger controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Ellenberger 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!
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Ellenberger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ellenberger's side.
Crushing shot to Ellenberger's body! He's holding his side
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Jake Ellenberger positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Belcher covers himself well
Belcher is trying to counter now!
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in closed guard over Belcher
Ellenberger is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Ellenberger!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Ellenberger is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Alan Belcher uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Ellenberger
Solid shots!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in closed guard over Belcher
Ellenberger tries to stand up!
Belcher doesn't allow him!
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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Belcher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Ellenberger's punches
Belcher measures the resilience of Ellenberger's chin with an uppercut while Ellenberger lands some great crosses.
Belcher's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Ellenberger paws at Belcher.
Belcher answers with solid punches!
Ellenberger has a small cut in his Nose
Alan Belcher circles around Ellenberger
Belcher grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alan Belcher
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Alan Belcher tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Ellenberger can't prevent his opponent from passing. Belcher looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Ellenberger
Alan Belcher tries to free his leg
Alan Belcher uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ellenberger's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Alan Belcher looks to mount Jake Ellenberger...
Alan Belcher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Alan Belcher tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Ellenberger! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Ellenberger doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jake Ellenberger's Nose
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Alan Belcher.
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Round 3
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Alan Belcher fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Belcher!
Some big punches are landing!
Ellenberger has a small cut in his Chin
Belcher throws a lazy kick
Ellenberger dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Ellenberger launches a kick
but Alan Belcher avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
You can see Ellenberger's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alan Belcher!
Ellenberger is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alan Belcher moves forward looking for some grappling action
Belcher has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ellenberger doesn't stop bleeding.
Belcher grab one of Jake Ellenberger's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alan Belcher throw Ellenberger to the mat like a ragdoll
Belcher is standing while Ellenberger is on the ground on his back
Alan Belcher steps back and allows Ellenberger to get back to his feet.
Jake Ellenberger is on his feet again.
Ellenberger moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Alan Belcher checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher attempts to cut off Ellenberger with punches
Ellenberger reels from the strikes.
Ellenberger has a small cut in his Left eye
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Jake Ellenberger tries a hook to the body
but Belcher manages to dodge it
Not a desiderable position that Ellenberger is in now. Alan Belcher is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ellenberger doesn't stop bleeding.
Belcher is holding Jake Ellenberger's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Ellenberger loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Ellenberger 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.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger is a bloody mess!
Alan Belcher tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Ellenberger's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Ellenberger is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Ellenberger doesn't stop bleeding.
Jake Ellenberger tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Ellenberger.
There is a small laceration on Jake Ellenberger's Right eye
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
You can see Ellenberger's blood making stains in the mat.
Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Alan Belcher uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ellenberger misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Belcher tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alan Belcher controls the situation despite Jake Ellenberger efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Ellenberger! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Ellenberger doesn't defend himself!
Ellenberger's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Alan Belcher has left Ellenberger staggered! Alan Belcher should try push forward now and finish this!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Belcher tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alan Belcher controls the situation despite Jake Ellenberger efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
You can see Ellenberger's blood making stains in the mat.
Alan Belcher sits high on Jake Ellenberger's chest and pulls his leg underneath Ellenberger's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Alan Belcher appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Ellenberger's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ellenberger's eyes...
That Triangle from Mount from Alan Belcher appears to be unbreakable
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
Ellenberger's Chin is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ellenberger's eyes...
Belcher secures the lock while Jake Ellenberger refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Alan Belcher by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 4:01 Round 3
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 22/24 (92%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/28 (89%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 488 s
Statistics: Jake Ellenberger
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Finally a decent fight from Belchey. Ellenberger is pretty tough, too, having absorbed a great deal o' damage.
Jake Ellenberger is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Belcher and Ellenberger move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Belcher moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Ellenberger's thigh!
Jake Ellenberger tries a middle kick
Alan Belcher blocks and steps away.
Ellenberger misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Belcher is holding Jake Ellenberger's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Ellenberger loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Alan Belcher looks to pass to mount...
Ellenberger creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Alan Belcher fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alan Belcher leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ellenberger
Belcher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher tries to take Jake Ellenberger down... Ellenberger stumbles backwards and Alan Belcher launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ellenberger's jaw!
Jake Ellenberger tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Belcher is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher struggles and launches a few punches to Ellenberger's head
Those punches are hitting! Ellenberger covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Ellenberger tries to take Alan Belcher down... Belcher stumbles backwards and Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches...
Alan Belcher dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jake Ellenberger gets sloppy and Alan Belcher tries to take advantage...
Belcher launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ellenberger stops that one with his ribs!
Ellenberger is grappling.
Bad idea! Alan Belcher lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher works on the ground with his fingers over Ellenberger's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher is in closed guard... Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground!
Alan Belcher uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher is in closed guard... Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Ellenberger is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Ellenberger is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Jake Ellenberger looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Jake Ellenberger slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Jake Ellenberger tries to better his position on the ground...
Ellenberger is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Ellenberger in his guard...
Alan Belcher moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Ellenberger is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Ellenberger
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jake Ellenberger is in closed guard over Belcher
Jake Ellenberger looks to posture up and open Alan Belcher's guard...
Jake Ellenberger forces Alan Belcher to open his guard.
Jake Ellenberger is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Ellenberger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ellenberger blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ellenberger tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ellenberger tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
Alan Belcher wraps his arms around Ellenberger's arms and counters the punches.
Jake Ellenberger is in open guard over Belcher
Ellenberger moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ellenberger steps backwards away from Alan Belcher. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Belcher moves backwards and Jake Ellenberger is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alan Belcher takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jake Ellenberger and Belcher engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Ellenberger feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Belcher moves aside and dodges.
Ellenberger clumsily fails here and it's time for Alan Belcher to fight back!
A solid combination from Alan Belcher
connects with Ellenberger.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alan Belcher has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Belcher sets up a throw
Jake Ellenberger flies through the air!
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger tries to close his guard around Belcher
He is not able to do it
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger tries to close his guard around Belcher
He succeeds!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Ellenberger
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Ellenberger measures the resilience of Belcher's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Belcher's side.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Alan Belcher uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ellenberger misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alan Belcher looks to posture up and open Jake Ellenberger's guard...
Jake Ellenberger has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Ellenberger
Belcher is in closed guard... Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Ellenberger's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ellenberger tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Ellenberger tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Ellenberger controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Ellenberger 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!
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Ellenberger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ellenberger's side.
Crushing shot to Ellenberger's body! He's holding his side
Jake Ellenberger is in half guard over Belcher
Jake Ellenberger positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Belcher covers himself well
Belcher is trying to counter now!
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in closed guard over Belcher
Ellenberger is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Ellenberger!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Ellenberger is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Alan Belcher uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Ellenberger
Solid shots!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jake Ellenberger is in closed guard over Belcher
Ellenberger tries to stand up!
Belcher doesn't allow him!
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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Belcher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Ellenberger's punches
Belcher measures the resilience of Ellenberger's chin with an uppercut while Ellenberger lands some great crosses.
Belcher's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Ellenberger paws at Belcher.
Belcher answers with solid punches!
Ellenberger has a small cut in his Nose
Alan Belcher circles around Ellenberger
Belcher grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alan Belcher
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Ellenberger
Alan Belcher tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Ellenberger can't prevent his opponent from passing. Belcher looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Ellenberger
Alan Belcher tries to free his leg
Alan Belcher uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ellenberger's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Alan Belcher looks to mount Jake Ellenberger...
Alan Belcher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Alan Belcher tries to better his position on the ground...
Belcher is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Ellenberger! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Ellenberger doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jake Ellenberger's Nose
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Alan Belcher.
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Round 3
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Alan Belcher fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Belcher!
Some big punches are landing!
Ellenberger has a small cut in his Chin
Belcher throws a lazy kick
Ellenberger dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Ellenberger launches a kick
but Alan Belcher avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
You can see Ellenberger's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alan Belcher!
Ellenberger is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alan Belcher moves forward looking for some grappling action
Belcher has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ellenberger doesn't stop bleeding.
Belcher grab one of Jake Ellenberger's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alan Belcher throw Ellenberger to the mat like a ragdoll
Belcher is standing while Ellenberger is on the ground on his back
Alan Belcher steps back and allows Ellenberger to get back to his feet.
Jake Ellenberger is on his feet again.
Ellenberger moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Alan Belcher checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher attempts to cut off Ellenberger with punches
Ellenberger reels from the strikes.
Ellenberger has a small cut in his Left eye
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Jake Ellenberger tries a hook to the body
but Belcher manages to dodge it
Not a desiderable position that Ellenberger is in now. Alan Belcher is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ellenberger doesn't stop bleeding.
Belcher is holding Jake Ellenberger's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Ellenberger loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Ellenberger 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.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger is a bloody mess!
Alan Belcher tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Ellenberger's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Ellenberger is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Ellenberger doesn't stop bleeding.
Jake Ellenberger tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Ellenberger.
There is a small laceration on Jake Ellenberger's Right eye
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
You can see Ellenberger's blood making stains in the mat.
Jake Ellenberger launches a few punches to Belcher's cheek from the guard.
Alan Belcher uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ellenberger misses a step and Alan Belcher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Belcher tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alan Belcher controls the situation despite Jake Ellenberger efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Ellenberger! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Ellenberger doesn't defend himself!
Ellenberger's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Alan Belcher has left Ellenberger staggered! Alan Belcher should try push forward now and finish this!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
Jake Ellenberger's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Belcher tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alan Belcher controls the situation despite Jake Ellenberger efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Jake Ellenberger
You can see Ellenberger's blood making stains in the mat.
Alan Belcher sits high on Jake Ellenberger's chest and pulls his leg underneath Ellenberger's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Alan Belcher appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Ellenberger's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ellenberger's eyes...
That Triangle from Mount from Alan Belcher appears to be unbreakable
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
Ellenberger struggles to free himself
Ellenberger's Chin is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ellenberger's eyes...
Belcher secures the lock while Jake Ellenberger refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Alan Belcher by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 4:01 Round 3
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 22/24 (92%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/28 (89%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 488 s
Statistics: Jake Ellenberger
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Finally a decent fight from Belchey. Ellenberger is pretty tough, too, having absorbed a great deal o' damage.