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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Chevalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chevalier comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. Rome has chosen Samoan Death as his entrance music. Samoa Rome has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebastien Chevalier's chin.
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167 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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164 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastien Chevalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevalier looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chevalier enables Rome to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chevalier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chevalier managing to control the position.
Rome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chevalier working a defensive guard here.
Chevalier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rome passes Chevalier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chevalier wants to control but Rome is keeping busy.
Rome has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier holds on for dear life.
Rome goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chevalier is on top in guard.
Rome looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chevalier has picked Rome up and slammed him! Rome can't keep hold of the triangle and Chevalier manages to pass to side control!
Chevalier decides to stand back up. Chevalier steps back and let's Rome get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rome or perhaps it was just good defense by Chevalier which made him look bad.
Chevalier lands a nice shot to the body.
Rome throws a jab but it's blocked by Chevalier.
Rome misses the body punch
and Chevalier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chevalier digs a good body shot into Rome's ribs.
Rome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chevalier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Rome as he connects with a hook.
Chevalier throws out a loose jab but Rome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rome misses the body punch
and Chevalier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chevalier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chevalier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rome lands a slapping body shot.
Chevalier lands a nice looking body shot.
Rome throws a body punch but Chevalier moves out of range.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chevalier as he avoids it easily.
Chevalier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Chevalier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastien Chevalier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoa Rome.
Rome lands a nice shot to the body.
Chevalier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier misses the body punch
letting Rome counter with a right hand.
Chevalier swings for the body but Rome moves out of range.
Chevalier thows a body shot but no joy.
Chevalier looks to land a left hand but Rome moved out of range nicely.
Chevalier scores with a nice head shot.
Chevalier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rome with a poor takedown
and Chevalier counters with a left to the body.
Chevalier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rome digs a good body shot into Chevalier's ribs.
Rome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chevalier is looking to wear down Rome with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rome walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chevalier. No joy for Rome on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Chevalier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chevalier digs a good hook to Rome's body.
Chevalier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rome misses with a takedown
letting Chevalier counter with a right hand.
Chevalier throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Chevalier misses
and Rome counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chevalier's guard now.
Rome trying to control but Chevalier is working from the bottom.
Chevalier looking for a sweep. Not yet Chevalier, not yet.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevalier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome postures up.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Chevalier is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rome drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chevalier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chevalier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chevalier!
Chevalier slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome prevents Chevalier from moving into mount.
Chevalier takes a little break here. Rome wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome prevents Chevalier from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sebastien Chevalier.
Chevalier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rome gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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.
Rome swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chevalier counters with a three punch combo that has Rome backing up. Rome nods at Chevalier to acknowledge the strikes.
Chevalier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Rome misses
enabling Chevalier to counter with a crisp jab.
Rome fails with the takedown.
Sebastien Chevalier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoa Rome.
Rome moves forwards but Chevalier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that Rome avoids nicely.
Rome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevalier.
Rome swings for the body but Chevalier moves out of range.
Chevalier misses with a hook to the body
and Rome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Chevalier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rome avoids the body shot from Chevalier.
Rome misses the jab.
Rome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chevalier.
Rome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Chevalier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chevalier to the mat! Chevalier manages to get full guard.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Chevalier is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome passes Chevalier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chevalier is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chevalier!
Chevalier tries to lock up and control but Rome gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rome wants to take his opponent's back but Chevalier doesn't allow it.
Rome trying to control but Chevalier is having none of it.
Rome misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chevalier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chevalier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rome trying to control from Chevalier's half guard. Chevalier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chevalier is keeping the position for now.
Rome is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chevalier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rome is looking to defend but Chevalier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rome! Chevalier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rome taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastien Chevalier!
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hype
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