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UFC Fight Night Paris' Kevin Jousset vs. Bryan Battle round-by-round updates have arrived. It provides real-time coverage and live scoring of the welterweight bout. The main card of the event, which is held at Accor Arena, is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 12:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time).
Meanwhile, the Jousset vs. Battle matchup is expected to take place at around 3:30 PM E.T. / 12:30 PM P.T. The bout is the third fight scheduled for the main card of the event. While both men are unranked in the welterweight division, it is a meaningful bout for both men.
For Jousset, who is 10-2 and on a five-fight win streak, it is his chance to fight on French soil and give his fellow countrymen something to rave about with a win. Battle, by contrast, is 11-2 (1) and has a chip on his shoulder after a no-contest in his most recent bout with Ange Loosa.
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Battle was in control for much of the fight, but an accidental eye poke rendered Loosa unable to continue. Battle, however, accused his opponent of faking an injury to look for a way out. He will look to put a stamp on the UFC Fight Night Paris card by claiming victory over his foe.
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According to the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook, Battle will indeed emerge victorious, listing him as a -166 favorite. Meanwhile, Jousset is a +140 underdog.
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UFC Fight Night Paris: Kevin Jousset vs. Bryan Battle
Round 1: Battle is immediately on the front foot, landing low kicks and jabs before catching Jousset along the fence with some hard shots. Jousset clinches and they fight for position as Battle works for a takedown. Some knees in the clinch for Battle, but not much comes of their clinch battle.
They break and Battle lands some shots. They're back in the clinch, Battle is working for the takedown but gets reversed by a hip toss. He's back on his feet though, and they're pummeling in the clinch again, with Battle in control.
They separate and Battle eats a big jab but he quickly retakes control with his own shots. The round ends with another Battle takedown attempt. 10-9 Battle
Round 2: Battle applies immediate pressure, landing some good shots and kicks. They're back in the clinch, but Jousset fires back. Both men start trading, bloodying each other's noses before Battle reenters the clinch, landing some elbows and uppercuts on the inside.
They break after some more cage-work from Battle, but he's turning it up now, landing combinations and blasting Jousset's midsection with kicks. They clinch for a split-second and Battle lands some nice elbows. They break and trade punches, with Battle getting the better of the exchange. Battle has Jousset on wobbly legs, and the fight's over.
Official Decision: Bryan Battle def. Kevin Jousset via TKO in round two (3:47)
