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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lepijewitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
2 - 9 - 1 |
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192 cm
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205 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bret Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Lepijewitz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepijewitz shoots for a takedown but Ireland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lepijewitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ireland closes the distance and clinches.
Ireland avoiding damage.
Ireland breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ireland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown but Lepijewitz shows good takedown defense.
Lepijewitz gets a clinch.
Lepijewitz is trying to maintain a safe position but Ireland gets an underhook and turns Lepijewitz into the cage.
Ireland has Lepijewitz pushed against the cage.
Ireland is trying to break the clinch but Lepijewitz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ireland.
Lepijewitz working hard to break the clinch.
Ireland manages to break the clinch.
Ireland moves into the clinch successfully.
Ireland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ireland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ireland has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lepijewitz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ireland pulls guard.
Lepijewitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lepijewitz tries to stand but Ireland is controlling from the bottom.
Ireland controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ireland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ireland is pulling down on Lepijewitz's head. It's preventing any offense from Lepijewitz, at least for the moment.
Lepijewitz trying to control but Ireland is working from the bottom.
Lepijewitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ireland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lepijewitz has managed to get both his arms back between Ireland's legs - danger averted.
Ireland keeping full guard, as Lepijewitz tries to pass.
Lepijewitz throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lepijewitz is trying to control the position but Ireland postures up.
Ireland advances to half guard.
Ireland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lepijewitz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ireland takes a swing at Lepijewitz's ribcage but misses.
Ireland moves into the clinch.
Ireland decides to pull guard.
Ireland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ireland pulls Lepijewitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lepijewitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ireland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lepijewitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ireland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Ireland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.
Ireland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lepijewitz counters with a nice body shot.
Lepijewitz lands with a nice combination. Ireland backs away looking to recover.
Lepijewitz shoots in and drives through. Ireland sprawls well.
Lepijewitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lepijewitz looks to land a combination but Ireland avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lepijewitz.
Ireland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Lepijewitz.
Ireland tries for a takedown but Lepijewitz circles away easily
letting Lepijewitz counter with a right hand.
Ireland looks for a takedown but Lepijewitz sprawls well.
Ireland drives through and clinches with Lepijewitz against the cage.
Lepijewitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ireland fails with the takedown
and Lepijewitz counters with a three punch combo that has Ireland backing up. Ireland nods at Lepijewitz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ireland with that takedown attempt.
Ireland with a poor takedown
and Lepijewitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ireland thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lepijewitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lepijewitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lepijewitz lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ireland leaves Lepijewitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lepijewitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lepijewitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lepijewitz throws a counter combo.
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland shoots in but Lepijewitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lepijewitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ireland closes the distance and clinches up with Lepijewitz, looking for a takedown. Ireland pushes Lepijewitz against the cage but Lepijewitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lepijewitz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ireland or perhaps it was just good defense by Lepijewitz, which made it look bad.
A head kick misses from Lepijewitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepijewitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ireland as he avoids it easily.
Ireland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lepijewitz moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lepijewitz avoiding damage.
Ireland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lepijewitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ireland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lepijewitz tries to keep at a distance but Ireland has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lepijewitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ireland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lepijewitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lepijewitz throws a head kick but Ireland moves out of range.
Ireland darts in looking for a takedown but Lepijewitz gets double underhooks and turns Ireland into the cage.
Lepijewitz feints the counter takedown.
Lepijewitz throws a series of punches but Ireland avoids them all with ease.
Lepijewitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ireland goes for a double leg but Lepijewitz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lepijewitz continues to drive forward.
Ireland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lepijewitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ireland after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepijewitz gets control of Ireland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lepijewitz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lepijewitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ireland advances position into side control!
Ireland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland working away.
Ireland advances to full mount.
Ireland controlling from mount.
Ireland thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ireland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lepijewitz?
Ireland landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ireland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ireland controlling from mount.
Ireland looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ireland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ireland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lepijewitz tries to reverse the position but Ireland maintains control.
Lepijewitz blocking the ground and pound.
Ireland has control of Lepijewitz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lepijewitz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ireland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lepijewitz reaches up to try and control the position but Ireland seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lepijewitz rolls and tries to escape and now Ireland has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ireland thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ireland controls the action.
Ireland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lepijewitz trying to control the hands but Ireland breaks the grip.
Lepijewitz covering up well under a series of strikes from Ireland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ireland has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lepijewitz's body.
Lepijewitz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Ireland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ireland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Ireland!
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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
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