Post by The Sandmen on Jun 19, 2013 16:12:29 GMT -5
Rickson Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Alan Belcher is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Alan Belcher today.
Rickson Gracie comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rickson Gracie tries a hook to the body
but Belcher manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alan Belcher circles around Rickson
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alan Belcher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Belcher's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson is in open guard over Belcher... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Belcher rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alan Belcher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Belcher from the side mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Belcher 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Belcher tries to grapple
He puts Rickson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Alan Belcher is working his opponent ribs!
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alan Belcher embrace and tries to move away...
Alan Belcher pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Alan Belcher doesn't let Rickson Gracie get in on his legs.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alan Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alan Belcher sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson is holding Alan Belcher's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alan Belcher shows great balance while pushing away Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Belcher goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Belcher is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Belcher is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
That hit Rickson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rickson's ribs.
Hard blow to Rickson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Alan Belcher's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Alan Belcher regains full guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Belcher tries to grapple
He puts Rickson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie launches a knee while holding Belcher's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Belcher in the abdomen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alan Belcher can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alan Belcher fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rickson blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
That hit Rickson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Rickson's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher sits high on Rickson Gracie's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rickson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rickson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alan Belcher and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Belcher and it cost him top position.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rickson's ribs.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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.
Alan Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Alan Belcher slips his head out and ends up in Rickson Gracie's guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Rickson
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Alan Belcher manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher hovers above Rickson
Rickson Gracie stops him from throwing strikes.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Belcher blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
Rickson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Alan Belcher manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to open up Rickson Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rickson in the side of the head
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie has seen better days.
Rickson Gracie 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 Belcher's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie 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
Belcher ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Alan Belcher's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to close the guard.
Belcher put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rickson Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rickson Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Alan Belcher!
Rickson ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rickson is holding Alan Belcher's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alan Belcher shows great balance while pushing away Rickson Gracie
Belcher launches a furious low kick!
Rickson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Alan Belcher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Good looking punches from Rickson Gracie on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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.
Alan Belcher tries a hook to the body
and hits Rickson's ribs hard
Belcher tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Belcher is clinching with Rickson.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Rickson was not ready to fight a fighter of Alan Belcher caliber.
Belcher takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson Gracie.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alan Belcher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Alan Belcher's guard...
Alan Belcher has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Belcher leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Belcher misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Alan Belcher's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Belcher open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson is in open guard over Belcher... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Belcher rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Alan Belcher to maintain his distance.
That hits Rickson Gracie's ankle
A left hook from Belcher
grazes the chin of Rickson.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Belcher misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Belcher waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Alan Belcher is on half guard!
Herb Dean 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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Alan Belcher moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Alan Belcher
that visibly pains Rickson.
Rickson launches a furious low kick!
Belcher receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
that nearly tags Rickson.
Alan Belcher fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Belcher and pushes him away!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alan Belcher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson Gracie any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alan Belcher holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Belcher's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Belcher can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rickson Gracie 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 Rickson
Alan Belcher slides his arm under Rickson Gracie's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Rickson Gracie pushes up and slides Alan Belcher's arm over his chin.
Belcher is in rear mount over Rickson
Alan Belcher fakes some punches
Rickson ties him up.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson has Belcher controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
deflected by Rickson.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Belcher wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Belcher moves forward and holds Rickson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Alan Belcher is working his opponent ribs!
Rickson Gracie 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 4:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch to Alan Belcher ribs and the tries to trip him
Alan Belcher loses balance and goes to the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rickson Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rickson Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alan Belcher controls the situation despite Rickson Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Alan Belcher was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Belcher grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alan Belcher
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to open Rickson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alan Belcher. Rickson is unable to cover himself now!
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to open Rickson's guard...
Rickson breaks the lock and covers himself from Belcher's punches
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Belcher blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Belcher struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher pushes Rickson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Belcher who is in full mount! Rickson is in trouble now!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Alan Belcher was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Belcher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Belcher avoids a dangerous strike from Rickson
and counters with a solid straight!
Alan Belcher has seen better days.
Belcher avoids a dangerous strike from Rickson
and counters with a solid straight!
Belcher fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Belcher misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Middle kick from Rickson.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
A punch from Alan Belcher
grazes Rickson's right cheek.
Middle kick from Belcher.
Rickson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Rickson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Belcher launches a furious low kick!
Rickson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Alan Belcher fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rickson Gracie 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
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson 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 Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to open up Rickson Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rickson in the side of the head
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher hovers above Rickson
Good punches to Rickson's body.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Belcher goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Alan Belcher, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alan Belcher. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Alan Belcher moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Belcher moves forward looking for some action
Alan Belcher shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher grab one of Rickson Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alan Belcher throw Rickson to the mat like a ragdoll
Belcher is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Alan Belcher creates space and allows Rickson Gracie to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Alan Belcher takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice low kick from Belcher
Loud pop!
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.
Winner is Alan Belcher by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/15 (73%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 898 s
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 6/9 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 69/98 (70%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 892 s
After a fight like that, you know all Belcher's potential second round opponents are shaking in their boots.
Alan Belcher is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Alan Belcher today.
Rickson Gracie comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rickson Gracie tries a hook to the body
but Belcher manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alan Belcher circles around Rickson
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alan Belcher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Belcher's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson is in open guard over Belcher... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Belcher rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alan Belcher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Belcher from the side mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Belcher 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Belcher tries to grapple
He puts Rickson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Alan Belcher is working his opponent ribs!
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alan Belcher embrace and tries to move away...
Alan Belcher pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Alan Belcher doesn't let Rickson Gracie get in on his legs.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alan Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alan Belcher sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson is holding Alan Belcher's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alan Belcher shows great balance while pushing away Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Belcher goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Belcher is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Belcher is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
That hit Rickson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rickson's ribs.
Hard blow to Rickson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Alan Belcher's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Alan Belcher regains full guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Belcher tries to grapple
He puts Rickson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie launches a knee while holding Belcher's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Belcher in the abdomen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alan Belcher can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alan Belcher fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rickson blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
That hit Rickson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Rickson's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher sits high on Rickson Gracie's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rickson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rickson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alan Belcher and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Belcher and it cost him top position.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rickson's ribs.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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.
Alan Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Alan Belcher slips his head out and ends up in Rickson Gracie's guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Rickson
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Alan Belcher manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher hovers above Rickson
Rickson Gracie stops him from throwing strikes.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Belcher blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Belcher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
Rickson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Alan Belcher manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to open up Rickson Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rickson in the side of the head
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie has seen better days.
Rickson Gracie 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 Belcher's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie 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
Belcher ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Alan Belcher's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to close the guard.
Belcher put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rickson Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rickson Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Alan Belcher!
Rickson ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rickson is holding Alan Belcher's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alan Belcher shows great balance while pushing away Rickson Gracie
Belcher launches a furious low kick!
Rickson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Alan Belcher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Good looking punches from Rickson Gracie on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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.
Alan Belcher tries a hook to the body
and hits Rickson's ribs hard
Belcher tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Belcher is clinching with Rickson.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Rickson was not ready to fight a fighter of Alan Belcher caliber.
Belcher takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson Gracie.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alan Belcher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Alan Belcher's guard...
Alan Belcher has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Belcher leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Belcher misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Alan Belcher's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Belcher open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Rickson is in open guard over Belcher... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Belcher rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Alan Belcher to maintain his distance.
That hits Rickson Gracie's ankle
A left hook from Belcher
grazes the chin of Rickson.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Deep breaths from Alan Belcher who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Belcher misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Belcher waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Alan Belcher is on half guard!
Herb Dean 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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Alan Belcher moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Alan Belcher
that visibly pains Rickson.
Rickson launches a furious low kick!
Belcher receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
that nearly tags Rickson.
Alan Belcher fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Belcher and pushes him away!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alan Belcher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson Gracie any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alan Belcher holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Belcher's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher attempts to move to full guard
Alan Belcher manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Belcher can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rickson Gracie 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 Rickson
Alan Belcher slides his arm under Rickson Gracie's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Rickson Gracie pushes up and slides Alan Belcher's arm over his chin.
Belcher is in rear mount over Rickson
Alan Belcher fakes some punches
Rickson ties him up.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson has Belcher controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Alan Belcher on the ground
deflected by Rickson.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Belcher wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Belcher moves forward and holds Rickson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Alan Belcher is working his opponent ribs!
Rickson Gracie 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 4:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch to Alan Belcher ribs and the tries to trip him
Alan Belcher loses balance and goes to the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Belcher gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rickson Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rickson Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alan Belcher controls the situation despite Rickson Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Alan Belcher in his guard...
Alan Belcher keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Alan Belcher was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Belcher grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alan Belcher
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to open Rickson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alan Belcher. Rickson is unable to cover himself now!
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Rickson
Alan Belcher tries to open Rickson's guard...
Rickson breaks the lock and covers himself from Belcher's punches
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Belcher blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Belcher struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher pushes Rickson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Belcher who is in full mount! Rickson is in trouble now!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Alan Belcher was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Belcher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Belcher avoids a dangerous strike from Rickson
and counters with a solid straight!
Alan Belcher has seen better days.
Belcher avoids a dangerous strike from Rickson
and counters with a solid straight!
Belcher fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Belcher misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Middle kick from Rickson.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
A punch from Alan Belcher
grazes Rickson's right cheek.
Middle kick from Belcher.
Rickson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Rickson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Belcher launches a furious low kick!
Rickson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Alan Belcher fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rickson Gracie 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
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Alan Belcher launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Belcher
Rickson is in closed guard... Belcher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson 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 Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to open up Rickson Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rickson in the side of the head
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Alan Belcher hovers above Rickson
Good punches to Rickson's body.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Belcher has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Belcher goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Alan Belcher, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alan Belcher. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Alan Belcher
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Alan Belcher moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Belcher moves forward looking for some action
Alan Belcher shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Belcher grab one of Rickson Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alan Belcher throw Rickson to the mat like a ragdoll
Belcher is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Alan Belcher creates space and allows Rickson Gracie to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Alan Belcher takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice low kick from Belcher
Loud pop!
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.
Winner is Alan Belcher by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/15 (73%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 898 s
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 6/9 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 69/98 (70%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 892 s
After a fight like that, you know all Belcher's potential second round opponents are shaking in their boots.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!