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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Maynard (ranked 4662 p4p, 24452 weight class) and Bibou Bertrand (ranked 474 p4p, 0 weight class). Bibou Bertrand has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cassius Maynard's chin.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bibou Bertrand!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertrand is defended easily by Maynard.
Bertrand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertrand sprawls well. Bertrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertrand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maynard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bertrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertrand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Bertrand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertrand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bertrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bertrand clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertrand breaks the clinch.
Maynard darts in looking for a takedown but Bertrand gets double underhooks and turns Maynard into the cage.
Bertrand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bertrand's head.
Bertrand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Bertrand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Bertrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bertrand.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bertrand on the ground.
Bertrand is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bertrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maynard tries to get out of the position.
Bertrand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maynard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bertrand escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bertrand!
Maynard tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Bertrand decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertrand is defended easily by Maynard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertrand looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard misses with a takedown
and Bertrand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bertrand manages to pull guard.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Bertrand blocks nicely.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard postures up.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bertrand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard postures up in Bertrand's guard and throws a big left but Bertrand blocks it.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bertrand is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Bertrand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Bertrand trying to control the position.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Bertrand blocks nicely.
Maynard throws a strike but Bertrand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertrand is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard has an active guard here but Bertrand has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibou Bertrand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Bertrand. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Bertrand. Bertrand gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bertrand as he jumps to the side.
Bertrand fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard fails with the takedown
and Bertrand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertrand sprawls well. Bertrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertrand moves into the clinch.
Maynard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bertrand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maynard is working for takedown but Bertrand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bertrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Bertrand is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bertrand is pressed up against the cage. Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bertrand down to the mat. Bertrand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bertrand pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard goes for a takedown attempt but Bertrand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bertrand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bertrand wants it to stay on the feet.
Bertrand tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bertrand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maynard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bertrand after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bertrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertrand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bertrand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bertrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bertrand counters with a body kick.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Bertrand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard goes for a double leg but Bertrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bertrand continues to drive forward.
Bertrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bertrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertrand tries to counter with a clinch but Maynard shakes him off and moves away.
Bertrand misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertrand instigates a clinch.
Bertrand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertrand lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibou Bertrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bertrand takes the fight into the clinch.
Bertrand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maynard uses from the top position.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bibou Bertrand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertrand working a defensive guard here.
Bertrand wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard is in close to Bertrand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bertrand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Bertrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertrand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertrand pulls his head out easily.
Maynard tries to roll over but Bertrand keeps him under control.
Bertrand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertrand.
Bertrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maynard!
Bertrand looking for a guillotine from mount but Maynard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand wants to finish this one by submission but Maynard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bertrand.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Bertrand maintains control.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertrand pulls his head out easily.
Bertrand is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bertrand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Bertrand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Bertrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertrand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bertrand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard with the active half guard here but Bertrand passes nicely into side control.
Maynard defending against the ground and pound.
Bertrand gets to mount! Maynard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bertrand throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maynard because Bertrand loaded up on that one.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Bertrand maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertrand is working for a guillotine from mount but Maynard frees his head quite easily.
Maynard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bibou Bertrand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertrand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibou Bertrand!
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energy
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