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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Karam (ranked 4019 p4p, 4025 weight class) and Benoit Saint Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Karam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benoit Saint Denis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint Denis counters by clinching up.
Saint Denis keeps control of Karam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karam tries for a takedown but Saint Denis manages to get underhooks.
Karam can't break the clinch.
Karam is trying to break the clinch but Saint Denis has him pressed against the cage.
Karam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saint Denis walks away with a smile on his face. Karam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saint Denis is looking to land body kicks.
Karam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Denis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saint Denis somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karam doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Denis circles away.
Saint Denis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint Denis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Denis is looking to work some ground and pound but Karam has wrist control.
Karam keeping full guard, as Saint Denis tries to pass.
Saint Denis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saint Denis has Karam in his guard.
Karam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint Denis controlling Karam's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint Denis keeping full guard, as Karam tries to pass.
Karam trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Denis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Denis is on top in guard.
Saint Denis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Denis throwing strikes but missing.
Saint Denis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karam trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Denis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint Denis defends well.
Karam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karam is trying to hold Saint Denis in close to prevent damage but Saint Denis has managed to pass into half guard.
Karam is looking for a sweep. Saint Denis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint Denis pulls his head out easily.
Karam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint Denis pulls his head out easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Denis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Denis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Saint Denis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karam misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karam.
Saint Denis moves into range and clinches up with Karam.
Saint Denis presses Karam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karam managing to block the knees to the body from Saint Denis.
Karam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saint Denis walks away with a smile on his face. Karam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saint Denis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karam tries to clinch but Saint Denis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Denis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint Denis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karam somewhat.
Saint Denis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Denis scores with a jab. Karam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint Denis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karam leaves Saint Denis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saint Denis defends well and Karam ends up having to push Saint Denis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karam sets himself, and Saint Denis steps forward looking for the clinch! Karam avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Karam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Denis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Denis.
Saint Denis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karam tries to stall but Saint Denis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karam goes for a takedown attempt but Saint Denis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karam shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Denis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Denis.
Saint Denis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karam on the side of the head.
Karam is rocked!
Karam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint Denis but Saint Denis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Karam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint Denis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Karam - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benoit Saint Denis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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