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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins has chosen Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff as his entrance music. Jonathan Desjardins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Loiseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Desjardins misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loiseau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desjardins.
Desjardins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jonathan Desjardins has been cut.
Desjardins misses with a double jab.
Loiseau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loiseau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Desjardins.
Desjardins keeps the fight on the outside.
Loiseau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Desjardins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Desjardins misses
and Loiseau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loiseau throws a hook to the side of Desjardins's head but Desjardins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loiseau looks to score with a jab to the body but Desjardins is just out of range.
Loiseau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desjardins throws a head punch that misses.
Desjardins misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desjardins misses with some punches.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loiseau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Desjardins lands a nice shot to the body.
Loiseau has Desjardins pressed against the cage, preventing Desjardins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Desjardins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loiseau avoids it.
Desjardins swings wildly with an uppercut but Loiseau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desjardins lands a right hand.
Desjardins lands with a left to the head.
Loiseau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Desjardins up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loiseau.
Loiseau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Desjardins tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Loiseau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desjardins throws a head punch that misses.
Loiseau trying to land knees to the body.
Desjardins blocks a body shot from Loiseau.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Desjardins as Loiseau tries to tie him up.
Desjardins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desjardins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loiseau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loiseau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Desjardins.
Desjardins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loiseau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loiseau throws a lazy right hand but Desjardins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desjardins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Desjardins will feel that in the morning.
Desjardins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Loiseau misses.
Loiseau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Desjardins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loiseau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desjardins.
Desjardins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loiseau walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Loiseau blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loiseau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loiseau.
Desjardins throws a series of strikes that have Loiseau backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Loiseau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Desjardins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Desjardins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loiseau.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loiseau. That's going to slow Desjardins down.
Desjardins darts in looking for a takedown but Loiseau gets double underhooks and turns Desjardins into the cage.
Henry Loiseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Desjardins.
Desjardins managing to block the knees to the body from Loiseau.
Loiseau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Desjardins.
Loiseau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jonathan Desjardins's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desjardins.
Desjardins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loiseau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Desjardins looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desjardins avoiding damage as Loiseau throws knees to the body.
Desjardins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loiseau blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Loiseau.
Loiseau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Loiseau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loiseau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desjardins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desjardins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loiseau rather than just go for the knockout.
Loiseau throws a front kick aimed at Desjardins's knee but Desjardins avoids it well.
Loiseau has Desjardins up against the cage in a clinch.
Loiseau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
Loiseau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Desjardins blocks an elbow strike from Loiseau.
Loiseau prevents a body shot from Desjardins.
Henry Loiseau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loiseau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Desjardins looking to slow down the pace here.
Desjardins misses with a punch to the body.
Loiseau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desjardins is defending well for now.
Loiseau lands a hook that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Desjardins takes a shot to the head.
Loiseau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desjardins avoids it.
Loiseau is trying to maintain a safe position but Desjardins gets an underhook and turns Loiseau into the cage.
Loiseau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
Desjardins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Desjardins missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Desjardins is working for takedown but Loiseau is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loiseau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loiseau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desjardins avoids it.
Loiseau misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Desjardins.
Desjardins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Loiseau lands with a short shot to the head.
Desjardins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loiseau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desjardins is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desjardins dodges an elbow strike from Loiseau.
Desjardins throws an elbow but it misses.
Loiseau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loiseau is looking to control Desjardins's arms but Desjardins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loiseau has his back to the cage.
A short right from Desjardins on the inside.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins swings wildly with an uppercut but Loiseau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loiseau takes an elbow to the temple.
Loiseau working aggressively here.
Desjardins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loiseau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Desjardins.
Loiseau trying to land knees to the body.
Desjardins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desjardins has managed to clinch.
Desjardins gets through Loiseau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Desjardins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Loiseau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Desjardins can turn it around.
Loiseau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loiseau.
Loiseau missing with knees to the body.
Desjardins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loiseau is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Desjardins throws an elbow but misses.
Desjardins decides to pull guard.
Loiseau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loiseau won't allow Desjardins to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau stands and throws Desjardins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loiseau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Desjardins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loiseau tries to score with some ground and pound. Desjardins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Loiseau cracks Desjardins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Desjardins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loiseau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loiseau trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Desjardins is looking to reverse the position.
Desjardins defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loiseau tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Desjardins is looking to regain half guard here but Loiseau keeps moving and retains side control.
Desjardins taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desjardins can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loiseau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Desjardins gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Loiseau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Loiseau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desjardins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desjardins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loiseau to the mat! Loiseau manages to get full guard.
Loiseau looking for a sweep. Not yet Loiseau, not yet.
Loiseau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Loiseau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loiseau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loiseau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Loiseau tries to control but Desjardins wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loiseau controlling from mount.
Henry Loiseau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desjardins tries to lock up and control but Loiseau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loiseau tries to control but Desjardins wriggling away.
Desjardins is bucking up trying to escape but Loiseau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Desjardins is trying desperately to improve position.
Jonathan Desjardins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is bucking up trying to escape but Loiseau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Desjardins is trying to escape the mount.
Loiseau wants to control the pace but Desjardins is squirming around nicely.
Desjardins wants to hold on but Loiseau pushes him away.
Loiseau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Loiseau prevents Desjardins from getting the reversal.
Loiseau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loiseau is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Desjardins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Desjardins!
Desjardins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Loiseau dives on top into guard.
Loiseau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loiseau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Desjardins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Desjardins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Desjardins!
Loiseau tries to improve position but can't.
Desjardins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Loiseau to his feet.
Loiseau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry Loiseau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Desjardins.
Loiseau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Desjardins misses with a body shot.
Loiseau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Desjardins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desjardins moves out of range as Loiseau strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Loiseau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loiseau moves into range and clinches up with Desjardins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loiseau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Desjardins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Loiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Desjardins controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Loiseau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Loiseau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loiseau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Loiseau!
A victorious Henry Loiseau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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