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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Belanger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Keller!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger shoots in and gets a takedown into Keller's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Belanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Belanger slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Belanger slips an elbow through the middle.
Belanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belanger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Keller has wrist control.
Belanger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belanger is controlling him.
Keller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belanger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Keller has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belanger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keller wants to get back to his feet but Belanger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belanger throws an elbow that misses. Keller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belanger's guard. Nice move by Keller!
Keller preventing the sweep.
Keller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belanger is proving hard to escape from.
Belanger is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Belanger.
Belanger managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Belanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keller to the ground. Belanger is now in Keller's guard.
Belanger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belanger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belanger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keller wants to stand and escape but Belanger is having none of it.
Keller is wriggling around but Belanger manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keller's head.
Belanger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keller wants to get back to his feet.
Belanger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belanger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belanger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keller wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keller's head.
Belanger working over Keller with some ground and pound. Keller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keller has hold of Belanger's hands but Belanger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keller's head.
Belanger throwing shots but Keller is blocking nicely.
Belanger winds up and cracks Keller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belanger drops an elbow to the side of Keller's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belanger.
Belanger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belanger dives in and scores a takedown into Keller's guard.
Michael Belanger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keller wants to get back to his feet but Belanger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belanger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belanger throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller wants to stand but Belanger is controlling the position.
Belanger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Keller is looking for a takedown.
Belanger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Keller can't fight it off and eventually Belanger manages to take the fight to the floor. Keller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belanger won't allow Keller to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belanger throws an elbow that misses. Keller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belanger's guard. Nice move by Keller!
Keller wants to stand but Belanger is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belanger is on top in guard.
Belanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belanger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Keller has wrist control.
Belanger prevents Keller from getting back to his feet.
Belanger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belanger.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Belanger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?
Belanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belanger scores with a takedown into Keller's guard.
Belanger throws a big elbow that misses.
Belanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belanger throws a strike but Keller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keller wants to stand but Belanger is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belanger working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keller to the ground. Belanger is now in Keller's guard.
Belanger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belanger.
Belanger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belanger distracts Keller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belanger postures up in Keller's guard and throws a big left but Keller blocks it.
Belanger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller regains half guard, as Belanger was trying to land strikes.
Keller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belanger drops an elbow to the side of Keller's head.
Belanger tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
Belanger with the ground and pound but Keller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Belanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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.
Belanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belanger throws a strike but Keller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belanger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belanger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard.
Belanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws a big right hand that misses.
Belanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belanger throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keller tries to sprawl but Belanger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Travis Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keller tries to kick Belanger off but Belanger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger slips a nice elbow through Keller's hands, connecting with Keller's forehead.
Belanger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belanger throwing shots but Keller is blocking nicely.
Belanger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keller tries to kick Belanger off but Belanger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Belanger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belanger misses with a head shot. Keller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belanger throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Belanger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belanger 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Belanger!
A very excited looking Michael Belanger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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