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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes into the arena with Smoke Serpent- blaring out of the sound system. 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. Benjamin Belleville has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pepe LePew's chin.
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152 lbs
27 - 24 - 0 |
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153 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville tries to land a front kick but LePew steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belleville throws a shot to the body.
Belleville takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses.
LePew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville throws a series of punches but LePew moves out of range.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belleville looks to land a right hand but LePew moved out of range.
LePew feinted with a counter takedown.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belleville.
LePew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belleville lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LePew takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville throws a push kick but LePew slaps the foot to one side.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that LePew has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
LePew takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Belleville misses its intended target.
LePew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belleville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belleville is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LePew rather than just go for the knockout.
LePew throws a sloppy head kick and Belleville moves out of range easily.
Belleville lands a big head kick that sends LePew tumbling to the mat! Belleville takes a step backwards and waves LePew back to his feet - he wants the finish!
LePew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belleville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belleville.
LePew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belleville.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LePew.
LePew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LePew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LePew seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belleville, who protects the arm well.
LePew is trying to get an arm triangle but Belleville is defending well.
Belleville manages to get back to half guard.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew works his foot free and advances to mount.
LePew looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
LePew controlling the pace for now.
Belleville taking shots to the head.
Belleville working to try and regain half guard.
Belleville is controlling an arm, preventing LePew from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belleville is now in LePew's guard. A big mistake from LePew there, giving up the dominant position!
LePew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belleville is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belleville wanted to stand there but LePew had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
LePew tries to counter with a takedown but Belleville is quick to defend against it.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belleville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belleville misses with a looping left.
LePew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
LePew throws a low kick but Belleville avoids it.
Belleville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
LePew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belleville throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears LePew was looking to counter with a kick there.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belleville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belleville connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belleville misses with a wild body shot.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
LePew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belleville throws a nice looking combination but LePew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belleville scores with a body shot.
Belleville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LePew shoots in but no luck this time.
Belleville throws a shot to the body.
Belleville tries a head kick but it misses.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Belleville misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville throws a low kick, looking for LePew's leg but LePew calmly moves out of range.
LePew tries to counter with a takedown but Belleville is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Belleville.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LePew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belleville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LePew controlling from the top position.
Belleville keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
Belleville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belleville's guard.
LePew trying to advance position but Belleville counters by regaining guard.
Belleville keeping full guard, as LePew tries to pass.
LePew forces his way into half guard.
LePew is keen to just control but Belleville is a slippery customer.
LePew trying to pass the guard but Belleville defending well.
Pepe LePew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LePew is working away from the top position though.
LePew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LePew is looking to advance position but Belleville won't allow it.
LePew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Belleville scores with a shot to the body.
Belleville misses the jab.
LePew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LePew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belleville. That one must have hurt.
LePew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belleville scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LePew doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Belleville.
Belleville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belleville throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LePew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LePew.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePew wants to control from the top but Belleville keeps moving.
LePew passes Belleville's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Belleville is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LePew prevents Belleville from standing back up.
LePew is working for a kimura but Belleville is defending it quite comfortably.
LePew controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
LePew is looking for a kimura but Belleville is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LePew to get the leverage.
LePew stalling away here and it's allowed Belleville to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
LePew trying to control but Belleville is working from the bottom.
Belleville has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belleville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belleville throws a chopping leg kick but LePew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
LePew feinted with a counter takedown.
LePew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LePew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benjamin Belleville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Belleville.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville throws a head kick that LePew semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Belleville.
LePew lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
LePew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LePew defending well as Belleville loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belleville throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
LePew tries to counter with a takedown but Belleville is quick to defend against it.
Belleville scoring well with a low kick there.
Belleville is looking to chop away at LePew's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Belleville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Belleville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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