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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Belial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sasuke namara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Belial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, sasuke namara!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
namara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
namara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belial pinned against the cage. Belial gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
namara looks gassed!
namara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xavier Belial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sasuke namara.
Belial throws a nice head kick!
It looks like sasuke namara has been cut.
namara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belial sizes up namara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
namara is rocked!
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!
Belial drops his shoulder and cracks namara with a huge uppercut! namara goes down! Can Belial finish him?
namara is still in real trouble! Can Belial finish him?
Belial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belial stands up and waves to namara to follow him.
Belial throws a big overhand right that connects, sending namara tumbling to the canvas!
Belial tries to free his leg and advance position but namara is retaining full guard.
namara seems to have recovered his senses.
Belial stands and throws namara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belial is looking to take a break and control but namara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Belial stands up.
Belial closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming namara to the mat! namara manages to get full guard.
Belial controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belial is looking to stand up but namara won't let him.
namara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
namara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belial kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belial trying to control the position from guard on top but namara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belial wants to get up but he can't break namara's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up sasuke namara's cut even more.
Belial shoots in and bounces namara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
namara working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belial trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belial is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
namara trying to keep a closed guard but Belial is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
namara has a takedown stuffed.
Belial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
namara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belial, right into the meat.
Belial lands a head kick. namara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belial lands a two punch combo.
Belial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by namara.
Belial scores with a jab to the head.
namara misses with a takedown attempt - Belial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belial cracks namara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
namara struggling a bit here.
Belial tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
namara regains half guard.
namara wants to get back to full guard.
namara is looking to control Belial's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can namara avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Belial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on sasuke namara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belial lands the left hand.
namara shoots in looking for a takedown. Belial tries to sprawl out of it but namara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belial manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
namara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belial scores with a leg kick.
namara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belial knocks namara to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The cut above sasuke namara's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
namara tries to improve position but can't.
namara struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belial tries to move to mount but namara blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
namara tries to improve position but can't.
namara wants to control but Belial postures up.
Belial is looking to take a break and control but namara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
namara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xavier Belial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sasuke namara.
Belial scores with a jab to the jaw.
namara is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belial is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for namara.
Belial lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice cross by Belial.
Belial lands a high kick!
Belial scores with a takedown into namara's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belial trying to control the position from guard on top but namara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
namara controls Belial momentarily but Belial frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belial trying to control but namara is working from the bottom.
Belial being controlled here momentarily.
namara is trying to keep Belial in close.
Belial trying to stand up but can't free himself from namara's guard.
namara pulls Belial in to control the position.
namara working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belial shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belial is fighting to break namara's control of his arms but namara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
namara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
namara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belial trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
namara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
namara has a closed guard, preventing Belial from standing up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belial keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by namara or perhaps it was just good defense by Belial which made him look bad.
Belial scores with a nice strike.
Belial lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
namara looks for a takedown but Belial sprawls well.
Belial lands a head kick. namara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belial thuds his right hand into namara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
namara fails with the takedown.
Belial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that namara can do to turn this around?
namara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
namara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belial as he jumps to the side.
Belial throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Belial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on sasuke namara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Belial lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belial lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as namara backs up against the cage.
Xavier Belial is winning the standup battle so far.
Belial lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belial shoots in and drives through. namara sprawls well.
No luck for namara with that takedown attempt.
namara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
namara shoots in but Belial avoids the takedown attempt easily.
namara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xavier Belial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sasuke namara.
namara fails with a takedown attempt.
Belial throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
namara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belial circles away.
namara shoots for a double leg takedown but Belial sprawls well. He's pushed namara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
namara tries for a takedown but Belial sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
namara fails with the takedown.
sasuke namara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Belial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
namara shoots for a takedown but Belial saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belial darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
namara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belial as he jumps to the side.
namara scores with a takedown into Belial's guard.
Belial being controlled here, momentarily.
namara prevents Belial from getting back to his feet.
namara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
namara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belial swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belial throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belial keeping full guard, as namara tries to pass.
namara stays in close to Belial's body and controls the position.
namara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belial is keeping the position for now.
Belial pulls namara in close to prevent any damage.
namara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belial keeping moving, preventing namara from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belial throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
namara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belial circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belial!
Belial lands with a kick to the temple. namara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Belial looks to throw the jab but namara is out of range.
namara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
namara fails to land the takedown.
namara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belial as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
namara looks for a takedown but Belial sprawls well.
Belial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
namara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from namara.
Belial lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belial throws a nice head kick!
namara shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Belial.
namara misses with a takedown attempt - Belial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Belial. No joy for namara on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belial.
Belial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
namara closes the distance and clinches up with Belial, looking for a takedown. namara pushes Belial against the cage but Belial circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
namara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belial's waist but Belial gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing namara off to one side.
sasuke namara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belial moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
namara misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Belial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belial 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Belial!
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FIGHT
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