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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Belleville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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153 lbs
32 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Armstrong is fighting to break Belleville's control of his arms but Belleville is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belleville tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belleville must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belleville is pushing down on Armstrong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armstrong is fighting to maintain full guard but Belleville has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belleville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville misses with a head shot. Armstrong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belleville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belleville defends well.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belleville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belleville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belleville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belleville scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belleville works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Belleville defends easily.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Belleville controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belleville escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face as Belleville controls the position.
Belleville working the head and body with strikes.
Belleville landing strikes.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Belleville keeps moving and retains side control.
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belleville looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belleville is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belleville is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Belleville passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belleville looking to finish Armstrong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belleville is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belleville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong shoots in but Belleville avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belleville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belleville is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belleville working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belleville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belleville wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Belleville working the ground and pound.
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong tries to buck Belleville off but Belleville is having none of it.
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Belleville grinds an elbow into Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Armstrong some visible discomfort.
Armstrong is trying to control Belleville's posture but Belleville avoids it.
Belleville lands a strong strike to the head of Armstrong. That's dazed him! Belleville looking to finish here. Armstrong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Belleville lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Belleville!
A relieved looking Benjamin Belleville 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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