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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Claude VanSevern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Claude VanSevern!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. VanSevern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
VanSevern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VanSevern.
Rivers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
VanSevern clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers lands a head shot.
Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but VanSevern moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
VanSevern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers moves out of range of the leg kick from VanSevern.
VanSevern lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
VanSevern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from VanSevern.
VanSevern scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSevern ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
VanSevern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivers scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from VanSevern misses its intended target.
Rivers clinches up against the ropes.
VanSevern misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from VanSevern fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from VanSevern fails to land.
VanSevern blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers pushes VanSevern back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
VanSevern misses with a hook from the clinch.
VanSevern wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
VanSevern takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers trying to control the position but instead, VanSevern has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rivers into the ropes.
Rivers landing knees to the head.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VanSevern.
VanSevern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers misses with a knee to the head.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Rivers.
Rivers is leaning against VanSevern and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
VanSevern prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers wants to stall.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
VanSevern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern digs a right hand into Rivers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivers's gas tank.
VanSevern struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rivers.
Rivers connects with a knee to the head.
VanSevern misses with a punch on the inside.
VanSevern misses with a punch to the body.
VanSevern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers lands a knee to the head.
Rivers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
Rivers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Rivers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Rivers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
VanSevern misses with a punch to the body.
VanSevern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
VanSevern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers lands a knee to the head.
A short right from VanSevern on the inside.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers lands an elbow inside.
VanSevern misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but VanSevern blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanSevern is trying to stall.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but VanSevern gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanSevern backwards.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Rivers.
VanSevern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
VanSevern tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
VanSevern tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
VanSevern misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
VanSevern working aggressively here.
VanSevern is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the ropes.
VanSevern has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
VanSevern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivers blocking some punches.
VanSevern lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers with a knee to the head.
VanSevern lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
VanSevern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern blocks an elbow strike.
VanSevern stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but VanSevern avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the ropes.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
VanSevern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
VanSevern takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers tries to stall but VanSevern uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
VanSevern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
VanSevern misses with a body punch.
Rivers prevents a body shot from VanSevern.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
VanSevern working aggressively here.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Rivers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivers pushes VanSevern back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VanSevern.
Brynden Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Claude VanSevern.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Rivers.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from VanSevern on the inside.
VanSevern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers pushes VanSevern back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
VanSevern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivers working VanSevern over with knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rivers trying to stall but VanSevern improves his position.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but VanSevern is blocking nicely.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of VanSevern backwards.
Rivers lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but VanSevern gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the ropes.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanSevern misses with some punches.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
VanSevern can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanSevern tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing VanSevern back against the ropes.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but VanSevern is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a nasty looking knee right to VanSevern's face.
VanSevern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Rivers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanSevern backwards.
VanSevern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
VanSevern shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
VanSevern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. VanSevern moves away and avoids it.
VanSevern looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers crunches a lovely knee into VanSevern's ribcage.
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rivers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivers stalling in the clinch but VanSevern improves position.
Rivers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
VanSevern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
VanSevern misses with some punches.
VanSevern gets a trip takedown into half guard.
VanSevern is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivers pushes VanSevern off but VanSevern dives into side control.
VanSevern is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivers tries to escape but VanSevern is in control.
VanSevern lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
VanSevern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rivers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSevern working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
VanSevern trying to control the position but Rivers is working away.
VanSevern is working to tighten is grip on Rivers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rivers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but VanSevern is really squeezing tight and eventually Rivers passes out! VanSevern breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Claude VanSevern!
Dan Claude VanSevern is the new light heavyweight champion!
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