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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Rondo has chosen Cassidy - Rondo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rondo does it's job there.
Belleville staying out of range there.
Belleville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rondo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belleville somewhat.
Rondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
Nice sprawl there from Rondo as Belleville shoots in.
Belleville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rondo.
Rondo misses with a two punch combination.
Belleville throws a jab but it's blocked by Rondo.
Nice uppercut lands for Belleville. That snapped Rondo's head back.
Belleville closes the distance and clinches up with Rondo, looking for a takedown. Belleville pushes Rondo against the cage but Rondo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rondo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belleville somewhat.
Rondo avoids the body shot from Belleville.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belleville closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belleville slips a straight right by Rondo.
Belleville misses with a straight right.
Belleville throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rondo.
Belleville walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belleville scores with a jab to the body.
Belleville avoids the body shot from Rondo.
Rondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rajon Rondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belleville moves out of range as Rondo throws a body kick.
Rondo throws an overhand right that lands on Belleville's shoulder, as Belleville tries to avoid the shot.
Rondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rondo slips a jab from Belleville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lands a jab to the nose.
Rondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Rondo misses.
Belleville staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belleville misses with a double jab.
Rondo with a nice cross.
Rajon Rondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belleville throws a hook but Rondo blocks it.
Rondo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rondo stuffs the takedown attempt from Belleville. Belleville gets slowly back to his feet.
Rondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Belleville slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville drops his hands momentarily and Rondo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rondo.
Rondo tries to land a front kick but Belleville steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rondo connects with a body shot that sends Belleville's belly button to the back.
Rondo throws a looping overhand right but Belleville ducks down to avoid it.
Rondo throws a poor cross that misses
and Belleville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Rondo misses.
Rondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rondo cracks Belleville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rondo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belleville.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Belleville slips the punch.
Rondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville throws a hook but Rondo avoids it easily.
Rondo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belleville gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rondo.
A swing and a miss from Belleville.
Belleville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rondo cracks the inside of Belleville's front leg.
Rondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Belleville misses.
Belleville staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville scores with a push kick.
Belleville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belleville throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rondo throws out a leg kick but Belleville moves out of range and Rondo only half commits.
Rondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belleville's head backwards.
Belleville throws a jab but it's blocked by Rondo.
Belleville connects with a crisp jab.
Belleville shoots in but Rondo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belleville to score with a decent uppercut.
Belleville bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belleville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rondo.
Rondo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rondo throws a front kick that sends Belleville stumbling back into the cage.
Rondo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belleville walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Rondo misses.
Rondo throws a hook to the side of Belleville's head but Belleville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rajon Rondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belleville is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rondo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rondo misses the jab.
Rondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belleville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rondo.
Rondo throws an overhand right that lands on Belleville's shoulder, as Belleville tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondo. Belleville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belleville misses with a looping right.
Rondo misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo connects with a looping right hand.
Rondo misses with an uppercut. Belleville saw that one coming.
Rondo jabs at Belleville's body.
Rondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rondo throws a leg kick
so Belleville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belleville postures up.
Belleville looking to sit in guard and control but Rondo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belleville throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rondo uses it to pass to side control.
Belleville has one of Rondo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is looking for a sweep.
Belleville is working hard here to advance position.
Belleville is trying to control Rondo's posture but Rondo avoids it.
Belleville prevents Rondo from improving position.
Belleville tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rondo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rondo tries to advance to mount but Belleville denies him.
Belleville can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is looking to regain half guard here but Rondo keeps moving and retains side control.
Belleville is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rondo off and has taken his back!
Rondo staying busy and making it hard for Belleville to control.
Belleville controls the position.
Belleville is trying to control but Rondo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville prevents Rondo from getting the reversal.
Belleville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rondo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rondo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belleville fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rondo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rondo tries to bum rush Belleville with a series of wild strikes but Belleville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Rondo.
Belleville moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Rondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Rondo misses.
Belleville lands with a hook. Rondo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belleville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belleville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belleville moves out of range of the strikes.
Rondo moves away from the strike by Belleville.
Belleville tries to land a front kick but Rondo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belleville.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belleville.
Rondo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rondo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belleville on the side of the head.
Rondo throws a head kick but Belleville moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rondo throws out the jab.
A left lands for Rondo.
Rondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rondo slips a jab from Belleville.
Belleville walks into a straight right hand from Rondo.
Rondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rondo moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Belleville misses
and Rondo counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rondo.
Belleville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rondo throws an overhand right that lands on Belleville's shoulder, as Belleville tries to avoid the shot.
Rondo connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo connects with the punch.
Rondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belleville misses with a hook.
Belleville fails with the takedown.
Belleville takes one to the side of the head.
Belleville pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rondo.
Belleville shoots in but Rondo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo swings widly with a right hand
so Belleville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belleville tries to free his leg and advance position but Rondo is retaining full guard.
Belleville postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rondo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belleville, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rondo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benjamin Belleville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rondo laying and praying for a moment but Belleville takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rondo is just content to waste time from the top position. Belleville takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rondo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rajon Rondo just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belleville drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Rondo.
Belleville misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Belleville misses.
Belleville thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belleville loads up on a big right hand but Rondo slips the punch.
Belleville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rondo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
Rondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belleville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belleville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belleville moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rondo throws the left hand but Belleville avoids the punch easily.
Rondo misses with an uppercut. Belleville saw that one coming.
Belleville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Belleville.
Rondo throws a front kick that sends Belleville stumbling back into the cage.
Rondo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rondo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo looks to land a left hand but Belleville moved out of range nicely.
Belleville shoots in for a takedown but Rondo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rondo lands with a good body shot.
Rondo lands a nice looking body kick.
Rondo misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rondo as he connects with a hook.
Belleville is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belleville in his tracks.
Rondo scores with a shot to the body.
Belleville takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belleville takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rondo lands a really nice looking cross but Belleville seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Belleville slips the punch.
Rondo defending well as Belleville loads up on a big left hand.
Belleville staying out of range there.
Belleville takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rondo as he connects with a hook.
Belleville missing with a left hand there. Rondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belleville dives in and grabs Rondo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rondo pushes down on Belleville's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belleville.
Rondo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belleville.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rondo swings for the body but Belleville moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo cracks Belleville with an open hand slap.
Rondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Rondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rondo throws a hook but Belleville avoids it easily.
Belleville takes one to the chin there.
Rondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belleville takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belleville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rondo.
Rondo throws a lazy right hand but Belleville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville looks to throw a body kick
and Rondo counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Rondo misses
and Belleville counters with a single leg into guard. Rondo didn't expect that.
Rondo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Belleville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rondo.
Rondo sizes up Belleville with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rondo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belleville is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick from Rondo.
Belleville throws a lazy right hand but Rondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Belleville should have avoided that one.
Belleville looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rondo throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Rondo misses.
Belleville throws the left hand but Rondo avoids the punch easily.
Belleville slips under a jab from Rondo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo moves away from the strike by Belleville.
Belleville throws a nice looking combination but Rondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rondo throws a big shot that misses.
Rondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Rondo.
Belleville throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belleville blocks a head kick by Rondo.
Belleville moves out of range of the leg kick from Rondo.
Rondo moves out of range as Belleville throws a body kick.
Rondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belleville wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Rondo. No joy for Belleville on that attempt.
Benjamin Belleville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belleville.
Rondo moves away from the strike by Belleville.
Belleville decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rondo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rondo trying to control here.
Belleville seems to be working for a kimura but Rondo defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo tries to roll over but Belleville keeps him under control.
Belleville seems to be looking for submissions.
Rondo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belleville trying to control the action but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Rondo trying to control here.
Belleville trying to mount his opponent but Rondo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belleville is trying to control. Rondo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rondo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belleville. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belleville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belleville seems to be working for a kimura but Rondo defends the submission attempt.
Rondo wants to get back to his feet.
Belleville is looking for a kimura here.
Belleville trying to control the action but Rondo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Belleville showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rondo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rajon Rondo! Rajon Rondo retains his bantamweight title!
Rajon Rondo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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