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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Takida - Willow and Dead. Billet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by in your face. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Belin Billet enters the cage!
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182 cm
32
205 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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185 cm
34
218 lbs
26 - 16 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Billet takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses. Saint misses with a kick to the body.
Billet closes the distance and pushes Saint back into the cage. Saint tries to work over Billet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Billet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Billet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Billet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saint has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Billet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Billet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Billet misses with a punch to the body.
Saint being controlled against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Saint jumps into guard, dragging Billet to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Saint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint wants to sweep but no luck. Billet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Billet stopping the sweep attempt from Saint. Billet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Saint is adopting a defensive guard. Billet lands a couple of digs. Saint keeping moving, preventing Billet from controlling successfully. Billet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Saint keeping moving, preventing Billet from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint looking to control.
Billet trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom. Billet scoring with punches to the head and body. Billet trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Billet working some strikes from top position. Saint keeping moving, preventing Billet from controlling successfully. Saint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billet defends it easily. 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! Saint is trying to control the position but Billet postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Billet wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving. Saint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Billet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billet trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom. Saint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billet defends it easily. Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint has his foot on Billet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Billet works his way back into a safe position though. Saint keeping moving, preventing Billet from controlling successfully. Billet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint is keeping the position for now. Billet throws an elbow that misses. Saint uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Billet's guard. Nice move by Saint! Saint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint wants to control from the top but Billet keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Billet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saint has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint. Saint lands the left hand. Saint throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Billet blocks a jab. Saint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billet in his tracks. Saint gets the takedown into side control. Billet trying to control but Saint flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Saint lands an elbow to the side of 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! Billet can't escape the position.
Billet trying to control the action but Saint just sinks the hooks in. Billet tries to roll but Saint sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Saint trying to control momentarily.
Billet tries to break free.
Billet wants to control his opponent's hands but Saint gets his hands free. Saint is landing with strikes from the back. Saint scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saint looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Saint wants to control but Billet is keeping busy. Billet breaks Saint's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Saint wants to sweep here but Billet controlling him for the moment. Saint throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Saint keeping moving, preventing Billet from controlling successfully. Saint tries to land a sweep but no joy. Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint is on top in guard.
Billet is trying to keep Saint in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saint has managed to get both his arms back between Billet's legs - danger averted. Saint is in close to Billet's body, working some short punches and elbows. Billet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Billet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saint defends it easily. Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Saint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Billet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saint is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Billet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Billet is tightening it up a little... Saint has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Saint reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Saint taps out! Nice BJJ there by Billet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Belin Billet!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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