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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keyon Bowman (ranked 4176 p4p, 4208 weight class) and Caesar LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keyon Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caesar LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
LeBlanc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman controlling from the top position.
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.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Bowman is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Bowman tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowman moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc has Bowman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LeBlanc just stands there and leans against the cage.
LeBlanc pulls guard.
LeBlanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowman stands up from LeBlanc's guard - Bowman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc goes for a double leg but Bowman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowman continues to drive forward.
Bowman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
Bowman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBlanc throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Bowman is having none of it.
LeBlanc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LeBlanc gets caught napping as Bowman dives in and scores a takedown. LeBlanc manages to retain guard.
LeBlanc manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
LeBlanc looks winded!
LeBlanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keyon Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar LeBlanc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc stops a takedown attempt from Bowman.
Bowman jumps guard and drags LeBlanc to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Bowman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! LeBlanc rolls with it to try and escape but Bowman cranks on the arm and LeBlanc is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keyon Bowman!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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