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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor Berserk (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. Benjamin Belleville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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170 cm
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153 lbs
27 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berserk.
Belleville looks to land a right hand but Berserk moved out of range.
Berserk delivers a nice body kick.
Belleville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berserk connects with an inside leg kick.
Belleville misses with a hook.
Belleville throws a jab when Berserk was well out of range.
A punch combination from Belleville misses.
Berserk blocks a jab.
Belleville blocks a low kick nicely.
Berserk blocks a leg kick.
Belleville walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berserk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berserk circles away quickly and effectively.
Berserk slips a straight right by Belleville.
Berserk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Belleville gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belleville on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berserk. Berserk obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belleville.
Berserk walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belleville throws a body punch but Berserk moves out of range.
Berserk tried to counter with a leg kick but Belleville avoided it.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Berserk is just out of range.
Berserk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berserk avoids the body shot from Belleville.
An inside leg kick from Berserk misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belleville. Berserk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belleville throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berserk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Berserk connects with a nice looking jab.
Belleville rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berserk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belleville throws a leg kick
and Berserk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belleville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berserk lands a nice shot to the body.
Belleville throws an overhand right that lands on Berserk's shoulder, as Berserk tries to avoid the shot.
Belleville just misses with a punch to the body.
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belleville misses with an uppercut. Berserk saw that one coming.
Berserk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville scores with a three punch combo!
Berserk with a hook.
Belleville throws a body shot but no joy.
Berserk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belleville.
Belleville feints a jab promting Berserk to slip. Belleville then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berserk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Berserk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belleville.
Nice cross by Berserk.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Berserk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belleville misses with a straight left.
Belleville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belleville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berserk.
Belleville throws an overhand right that lands on Berserk's shoulder, as Berserk tries to avoid the shot.
Belleville throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
Berserk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belleville on the side of the head.
Belleville throws a right hand that misses
letting Berserk counter with a right hand.
A big right from Belleville misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belleville misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Belleville.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belleville! But no joy.
Berserk with a nice cross.
Belleville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Belleville misses.
Berserk lands with a hook. Belleville tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belleville throws an off balance right hand
and Berserk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Belleville really felt that one!
Berserk lands an overhand right.
Berserk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berserk slips under a jab from Belleville.
A counter left hand to the body from Berserk misses its target.
Berserk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berserk throws an overhand right that lands on Belleville's shoulder, as Belleville tries to avoid the shot.
Berserk throws a jab when Belleville was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berserk - that will leave a mark!
Belleville misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Belleville.
Belleville misses with a leg kick.
Belleville swats away the attempt to clinch by Berserk.
Belleville looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belleville looks to land a left hand but Berserk moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berserk.
Belleville just misses with a punch to the body.
Belleville looks to land a combination but Berserk avoids it well.
Belleville misses with a looping left.
Berserk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berserk jabs Belleville right on the nose. Belleville blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berserk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belleville lands with a nice body punch.
Belleville throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
A big right from Belleville misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Belleville will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berserk throws a jab but it's blocked by Belleville.
Belleville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belleville feints and then cracks Berserk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berserk down.
Berserk tries to move into range but Belleville moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belleville connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Belleville.
Berserk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berserk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belleville checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berserk moves out of range of the strikes.
Berserk wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Belleville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berserk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Berserk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belleville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berserk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Belleville blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville throws a shot to the body.
Berserk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belleville.
Berserk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belleville misses with a combination
and Berserk counters with a nice uppercut.
Berserk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belleville misses with a low kick as Berserk jumps back.
Belleville connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berserk scores with a hook.
Belleville tries a low kick but Berserk avoids it.
Belleville misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belleville throws the left hand but Berserk avoids the punch easily.
Berserk is looking to counter the offense by Belleville and move into the clinch.
Belleville throws a head kick but Berserk moves out of range.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belleville thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belleville scores with a one two! Berserk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Belleville does no damage.
Berserk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Belleville avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belleville backs up against the cage.
Belleville walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berserk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belleville works Berserk's body with a nice hook.
Berserk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belleville's calf.
A big left from Belleville misses.
Berserk connects with a solid leg kick.
Belleville throws a head kick that misses.
Belleville moves out of range as Berserk throws a body kick.
Belleville now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berserk sizes up Belleville with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berserk doesn't manage to clinch there - Belleville circles away.
Belleville swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berserk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belleville cracks Berserk with a good jab.
Berserk slips under a jab from Belleville.
Belleville misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk throws a series of punches but Belleville avoids them all with ease.
Belleville has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berserk finds it's way round the side to connect with Belleville's head.
Berserk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belleville's calf.
Belleville is looking to score with low kicks.
Belleville missing with a left hand there. Berserk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berserk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belleville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belleville fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berserk on the side of the head.
Berserk punishes Belleville's body with a nice straight punch.
Belleville thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belleville tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berserk staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Berserk misses the target.
Belleville misses with a looping right.
Belleville throws a head kick that misses.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belleville looks to land a combination but Berserk avoids it well.
Berserk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Belleville is breathing heavily.
Belleville looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville throws an off balance right hand
and Berserk counters with an outside leg kick.
Berserk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belleville's head backwards.
Berserk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belleville's head.
Belleville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belleville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berserk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berserk blocks a jab.
Berserk closes the distance and clinches.
Belleville misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berserk trying to stall but Belleville improves his position.
Berserk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belleville tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belleville wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berserk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belleville lands a shot to the body.
Belleville's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belleville lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berserk or not.
Berserk can't find room to land a body shot as Belleville controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Belleville will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Belleville fails to land with a series of punches.
Berserk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Belleville just manages to avoid it.
Berserk scores with a sloppy right hand. Belleville should have avoided that one.
Belleville throws a leg kick but Berserk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belleville misses with a looping right.
Berserk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belleville throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berserk counters with a nice uppercut.
Berserk blocks a jab.
Belleville looks to throw a body kick
and Berserk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belleville is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berserk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belleville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berserk forces his way into half guard.
Berserk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Belleville could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Berserk has cracked it and Belleville is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Berserk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Berserk!
A relieved looking Thor Berserk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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