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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 434 p4p, 282 weight class) and Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 66 p4p, 47 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by LE RODEUR (SPES INVICTA Remix). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollomard misses with the combination.
Bollomard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Bollomard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reedtz shoots for a takedown but Bollomard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bollomard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reedtz motions for Bollomard to come forward. Reedtz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reedtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bollomard throws a body punch but Reedtz moves out of range.
Bollomard lands with a good body shot.
Reedtz misses with a looping right.
Bollomard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bollomard takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bollomard as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reedtz. That's going to slow Bollomard down.
Reedtz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard slips under a jab from Reedtz.
Reedtz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bollomard momentarily.
Bollomard is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
Bollomard blocks the body kick.
Bollomard throws a big counter combination but Reedtz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bollomard moves out of range as Reedtz strikes.
Reedtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bollomard.
Bollomard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reedtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard moves out of range as Reedtz strikes.
Reedtz misses with a looping right.
Jacques Bollomard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reedtz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reedtz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bollomard lands a jab to the head.
Reedtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bollomard is fending him off so far but Reedtz persists. Nope, Bollomard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacques Bollomard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bollomard is controlling Reedtz's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz throws a strike but Bollomard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bollomard is one step ahead there.
Reedtz keeps trying to improve his position.
Bollomard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reedtz controlling the position.
Reedtz keeping moving, preventing Bollomard from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reedtz holds on and takes a little breather.
Reedtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bollomard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reedtz working a defensive guard but Bollomard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reedtz dodges the ground and pound from Bollomard.
Bollomard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bollomard swings around for an armbar but Reedtz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bollomard's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz landing with the ground and pound.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bollomard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz passes Bollomard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reedtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bollomard is refusing to be controlled, as Reedtz sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reedtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Bollomard.
Reedtz is looking to chop away at Bollomard's legs.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reedtz.
Bollomard swings widly with a right hand
and Reedtz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reedtz.
Bollomard throws a big shot that misses.
Reedtz slips a straight right by Bollomard.
Bollomard is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a slapping body shot.
Bollomard lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bollomard misses.
Reedtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reedtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bollomard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reedtz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reedtz finds it's way round the side to connect with Bollomard's head.
Reedtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Bollomard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Bollomard lands with an overhand left.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut. Reedtz saw that one coming.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Bollomard misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Bollomard both land. Nice combination.
Bollomard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reedtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bollomard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bollomard gets caught flat footed, as Reedtz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Reedtz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bollomard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving.
Reedtz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bollomard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bollomard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bollomard keeping full guard, as Reedtz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reedtz! But no joy.
Reedtz throws a right hand that Bollomard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bollomard also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bollomard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reedtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reedtz misses with a few strikes there.
Bollomard throws a hook but Reedtz blocks it.
Reedtz misses with the combination.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard works Reedtz's body with a nice hook.
Reedtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bollomard is fending him off so far but Reedtz persists. Nope, Bollomard circles away and we're back to standing.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reedtz moves away.
Reedtz thuds his right hand into Bollomard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reedtz misses with a takedown attempt
and Bollomard counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacques Bollomard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reedtz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bollomard's waist but Bollomard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reedtz off to one side.
Bollomard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bollomard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bollomard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reedtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Reedtz.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reedtz looks for the body kick but Bollomard saw that one coming.
Reedtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bollomard.
Reedtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Reedtz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Reedtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bollomard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bollomard wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Bollomard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bollomard.
Bollomard misses the shot to the body.
Reedtz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bollomard. Reedtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Bollomard does no damage.
Reedtz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bollomard throwing a counter right hand but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Reedtz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reedtz dives in and grabs Bollomard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bollomard pushes down on Reedtz's head and hops out.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Reedtz slips a jab and a cross from Bollomard.
Reedtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bollomard looks to land a left hand but Reedtz moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the body
and Reedtz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bollomard's knee momentarily.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
Reedtz feints the counter takedown.
Reedtz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reedtz lands a body shot.
Reedtz blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reedtz. That's going to slow Bollomard down.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut
and Reedtz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques Bollomard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Reedtz finds it's target.
Bollomard takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Bollomard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reedtz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bollomard as he avoids it easily.
Reedtz fails to land the takedown.
Jacques Bollomard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz throws a front kick aimed at Bollomard's knee but Bollomard avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bollomard misses the target.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reedtz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throws a right and a left that Reedtz avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Bollomard - just one landing.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Bollomard.
A countering left hand to the body from Reedtz misses.
Bollomard moves out of range as Reedtz throws a body kick.
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reedtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bollomard.
Bollomard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reedtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bollomard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reedtz connects with a jab.
Reedtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bollomard is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Bollomard misses.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reedtz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bollomard misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bollomard is trying to defend but Reedtz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
My spies in Rasmus's Fun House inform me that Reedtz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bollomard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reedtz throwing shots but Bollomard is blocking nicely.
Reedtz is nestled in close to Bollomard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reedtz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reedtz slips a nice elbow through Bollomard's hands, connecting with Bollomard's forehead.
Bollomard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reedtz is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bollomard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reedtz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bollomard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reedtz is working for a submission of some sort.
Reedtz wants to free his trapped foot but Bollomard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reedtz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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