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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pauwels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pauwels comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Pauwels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Pauwels .
Belliveau defending well as Pauwels loads up on a big left hand.
Pauwels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau swinging wildly here.
Pauwels is looking to counter punch.
Pauwels looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Pauwels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pauwels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pauwels throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belliveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pauwels circles away.
Belliveau looking to score a takedown here. Pauwels is defending well but Belliveau drives through and ends up in Pauwels 's guard.
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!
Pauwels looking for a sweep. Not yet Pauwels , not yet.
Pauwels wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pauwels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belliveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pauwels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Belliveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pauwels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauwels tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pauwels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belliveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Pauwels has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belliveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belliveau wants to free his trapped foot but Pauwels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pauwels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pauwels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Pauwels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belliveau is working away from the top position though.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau trying to pass the guard but Pauwels defending well.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belliveau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pauwels is trying to get back to full guard.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauwels is looking to control Belliveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pauwels avoid being mounted?
Belliveau working Pauwels over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pauwels wants to improve his position but Belliveau is controlling well.
Belliveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belliveau slips a nice elbow through Pauwels 's hands, connecting with Pauwels 's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belliveau lands a nice short elbow.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belliveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pauwels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pauwels defending well though.
Belliveau is thwarting Pauwels 's attempts to control the position.
Belliveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belliveau with a poor takedown
and Pauwels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pauwels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pauwels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belliveau somewhat.
Pauwels cracks Belliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pauwels lands with an overhand left.
Belliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Pauwels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauwels throws a series of punches but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Pauwels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels manages to get to full guard.
Belliveau wants to control from the top but Pauwels keeps moving.
Pauwels controls Belliveau momentarily but Belliveau frees himself.
Pauwels seems keen to control Belliveau's posture.
Belliveau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pauwels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belliveau tries to score with some ground and pound. Pauwels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pauwels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belliveau.
Pauwels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belliveau on the ground.
Pauwels wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Pauwels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belliveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belliveau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pauwels defending against the ground and pound.
Belliveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here.
Belliveau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Belliveau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pauwels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belliveau throws a strike aimed at the side of Pauwels 's head but Pauwels avoids it well.
Pauwels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pauwels is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Belliveau cracks Pauwels with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Pauwels looks to move to half guard but instead Belliveau has passed into mount! Damn!
Mark Belliveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belliveau avoids the attempt from Pauwels to control.
Pauwels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belliveau tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau scoring with strikes but Pauwels is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Belliveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pauwels counters with a one-two to the body.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belliveau looks to clinch
and Belliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau moves to clinch but Pauwels breaks away
enabling Pauwels to counter with a crisp jab.
Belliveau moves to clinch but Pauwels breaks away
and Pauwels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander Pauwels is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Belliveau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pauwels was covering up waiting for the punch and Belliveau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belliveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belliveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels wants to sweep but no luck.
Pauwels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pauwels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Pauwels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belliveau stays in close to Pauwels 's body and controls the position.
Belliveau postures up in Pauwels 's guard and throws a big left but Pauwels blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Pauwels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belliveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Belliveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Pauwels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Pauwels throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Pauwels .
Pauwels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
Pauwels scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Pauwels lands.
Belliveau is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to clinch up
and Pauwels counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Belliveau out cold! What a finish! Pauwels is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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