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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Almdudler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville has chosen The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andreas Almdudler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almdudler connects with a body shot.
Belleville lands a nice shot to the body.
Belleville does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belleville.
Belleville will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belleville throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Almdudler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Almdudler.
A punch combination from Belleville misses.
Belleville tried to score with a low kick but Almdudler checks it.
Belleville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belleville takes a swing at Almdudler's ribcage but misses.
Almdudler misses with a head kick.
Belleville gets caught flat footed, as Almdudler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Almdudler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almdudler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Almdudler is looking to work some ground and pound but Belleville has wrist control.
Belleville has momentary wrist control but Almdudler slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belleville is on top in guard.
Belleville tries to free his leg and advance position but Almdudler is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almdudler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belleville passes Almdudler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Almdudler is looking to control Belleville's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Almdudler avoid being mounted?
Belleville sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Andreas Almdudler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belleville moves into the clinch.
Belleville is looking to control Almdudler's arms but Almdudler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belleville has his back to the cage.
Belleville lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville blocks a body shot from Almdudler.
Almdudler stalling in the clinch.
Almdudler manages to break the clinch.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Benjamin Belleville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belleville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almdudler's sensitive parts.
Almdudler is looking to clinch.
Belleville lands a head shot.
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch but Almdudler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almdudler moves into the clinch.
Belleville digs a right hand underneath Almdudler's ribcage. Almdudler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belleville lands an uppercut.
Belleville lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almdudler backwards.
Almdudler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville lands a body shot.
Almdudler is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Almdudler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belleville has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Almdudler looking to stall.
Belleville misses with a body punch.
Belleville has Almdudler pushed against the cage.
Almdudler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almdudler working away.
Belleville is looking for a sweep.
Belleville has one of Almdudler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Belleville struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Almdudler tries to clinch but Belleville moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belleville lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Almdudler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Almdudler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Almdudler checks a leg kick nicely.
Almdudler moves into range and clinches up with Belleville.
Belleville makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belleville digs a right hand into Almdudler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Almdudler's gas tank.
Belleville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belleville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belleville scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belleville as Almdudler tries to tie him up.
Belleville struggles to land a body shot inside as Almdudler controls his hands.
Belleville lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almdudler backwards.
Almdudler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belleville is defending well.
Belleville is looking to break free of the clinch but Almdudler has double underhooks.
Almdudler stalling in the clinch but Belleville improves position.
Belleville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville struggles to land a body shot inside as Almdudler controls his hands.
Almdudler prevents a body shot from Belleville.
Almdudler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belleville gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belleville tries to throw a body punch but Almdudler avoids it by throwing Belleville back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Belleville.
Belleville stalling the fight.
Belleville lands a hook that snaps the head of Almdudler backwards.
Belleville scores with a hook to the body.
Belleville just leaning against Almdudler, taking a breather.
Belleville lands a nice uppercut.
Almdudler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Almdudler leaning against his opponent.
Almdudler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Almdudler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Almdudler stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville lands a shot to the body.
Belleville pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belleville with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belleville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almdudler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belleville swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belleville.
Belleville drives through and clinches with Almdudler against the cage.
Belleville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belleville lands with a short shot to the head.
Almdudler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belleville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belleville dodges the punch combination from Almdudler.
Belleville closes the distance and clinches.
Belleville working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Almdudler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belleville prevents a body shot from Almdudler.
Almdudler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Almdudler tries for a takedown but Belleville manages to get underhooks.
Belleville holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belleville manages to break the clinch.
Belleville clinches up with Almdudler and pushes him back against the cage.
Almdudler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belleville fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belleville throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belleville clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Belleville.
Almdudler tries to stall but Belleville uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belleville lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belleville stalling in the clinch but Almdudler improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville breaks from the clinch.
Almdudler rushes Belleville and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville misses with a body punch.
Belleville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belleville manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Almdudler checks a leg kick.
Almdudler shoots in looking for a takedown but Belleville manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almdudler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almdudler lands with an overhand left.
Belleville keeps Almdudler at a distance using the push kick.
Belleville connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belleville circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almdudler checks a low kick from Belleville.
Good leg kick by Belleville there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almdudler was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
Belleville is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Almdudler rather than just go for the knockout.
Belleville tries a head kick but it misses.
Belleville feints and then cracks Almdudler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almdudler down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch but Almdudler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almdudler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belleville rushes Almdudler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belleville presses Almdudler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belleville lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belleville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almdudler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Almdudler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belleville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belleville throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belleville moves into range and clinches up with Almdudler.
Belleville cracks Almdudler with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Belleville.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belleville tries a body shot but Almdudler blocks it.
Nice body punch from Belleville.
Belleville is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler prevents a body shot from Belleville.
Almdudler prevents a body shot from Belleville.
Belleville effectively controlling the action here.
Belleville breaks the clinch.
Belleville takes a swing at Almdudler's ribcage but misses.
Belleville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belleville throws a leg kick but Almdudler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almdudler gets a double leg takedown into Belleville's guard.
Almdudler is fighting to break Belleville's control of his arms but Belleville is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Almdudler trying to control but Belleville is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin Belleville has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Almdudler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belleville swivels and escapes.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belleville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andreas Almdudler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belleville cracks Almdudler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almdudler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belleville moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Almdudler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belleville!
Belleville regains half guard.
Belleville wants to control but Almdudler is keeping busy.
Belleville keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is not content to let Almdudler control the position.
Belleville controlling the position well.
Belleville is looking for a sweep. Almdudler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almdudler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belleville to regain full guard.
Belleville keeping moving, preventing Almdudler from controlling successfully.
Benjamin Belleville has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belleville looking to control.
Belleville controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benjamin Belleville wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belleville throws a head kick but Almdudler moves out of range.
Belleville clinches up with Almdudler and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is trying to push Almdudler away but Almdudler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Almdudler struggles to land a body shot inside as Belleville controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belleville.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Almdudler would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Almdudler has Belleville pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belleville manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Almdudler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belleville has closed the distance and engaged Almdudler in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Belleville scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belleville content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Belleville stalling in the clinch but Almdudler improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belleville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belleville slows down the pace here.
Belleville scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville really dominated that round.
That's time! Almdudler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
Belleville gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belleville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Belleville finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Almdudler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belleville keeps the fight on the outside.
Almdudler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Almdudler shoots in but no luck this time.
Belleville tried to score with a low kick but Almdudler checks it.
Almdudler fails with a takedown attempt.
Belleville moves into range and connects with a jab.
Almdudler tries to clinch but Belleville moves out of range.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almdudler manages to avoid it.
Belleville takes a swing at Almdudler's ribcage but misses.
Belleville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belleville stuffs the takedown attempt from Almdudler. Almdudler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Almdudler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belleville throws a leg kick
and Almdudler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belleville's guard.
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Belleville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belleville looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belleville's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benjamin Belleville has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belleville connects with a leg kick. Almdudler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Almdudler is looking to clinch but Belleville is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler blocks a low kick nicely.
Belleville tries to clinch there but Almdudler circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almdudler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belleville with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
Almdudler is looking to clinch but Belleville is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Almdudler.
Belleville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almdudler wants to clinch.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
Almdudler lands with a shot to the body.
Belleville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almdudler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville lands a body shot.
Belleville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almdudler.
Almdudler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belleville takes the fight into the clinch.
Belleville content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belleville.
Belleville lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Almdudler.
Belleville gets through Almdudler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belleville lands a right hand that snaps the head of Almdudler backwards.
Almdudler is looking to control Belleville's arms but Belleville gets an underhook and turns him. Now Almdudler has his back to the cage.
Belleville misses with a body punch.
Belleville is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Belleville throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Almdudlers head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler tries to score a body lock takedown but Belleville shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belleville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belleville takes a swing at Almdudler's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belleville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belleville stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almdudler at a distance.
Almdudler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belleville clinches up with Almdudler and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Belleville.
Almdudler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belleville keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belleville throws a leg kick
so Almdudler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Belleville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belleville trying to control the position here.
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Belleville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belleville feints a jab promting Almdudler to slip. Belleville then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Almdudler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Almdudler shoots in for a takedown but Belleville shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Almdudler wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Almdudler is just out of range.
Belleville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belleville throws a right hand that Almdudler ducks under and follows up with a left that Almdudler also avoids with ease.
Almdudler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Almdudler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Almdudler or perhaps it was just good defense by Belleville which made him look bad.
Belleville connects with a body shot.
Almdudler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Almdudler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belleville misses with the combination.
Almdudler misses with a wild combination.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belleville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belleville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belleville lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belleville lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Almdudler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Almdudler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Almdudler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belleville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belleville fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville wants to clinch up but Almdudler keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almdudler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Almdudler checks a leg kick.
Almdudler swinging wildly here.
Almdudler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Almdudler moves in looking to clinch but Belleville pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Almdudler misses with a wild body shot.
Almdudler throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belleville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Almdudler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Almdudler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belleville wants to clinch.
Belleville punishes Almdudler's body with a nice straight punch.
Belleville thows a leg kick but Almdudler checks it
and Almdudler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Almdudler throwing shots but Belleville is blocking nicely.
Belleville moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Almdudler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville is pulling down on Almdudler's head to control his posture.
Belleville wants to sweep here but Almdudler controlling him for the moment.
Almdudler throwing strikes from guard but Belleville blocks nicely.
Andreas Almdudler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almdudler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Almdudler is fighting to break Belleville's control of his arms but Belleville is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almdudler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almdudler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belleville swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Belleville.
I've got Belleville winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville!
Benjamin Belleville is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Benjamin Belleville was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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