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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Jules has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Lionheart's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Lionheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Neil Jules!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jules there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jules avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart throws a push kick but Jules slaps the foot to one side.
Jules closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jules stops a takedown attempt from Lionheart.
Lionheart is trying to force a seperation but Jules has the dominant position.
Lionheart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jules drags the fight down to the ground.
Jules is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lionheart is controlling him.
Jules has his foot on Lionheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lionheart works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jules looks gassed!
Lionheart wants to stand but Jules is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jules is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jules should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lionheart escapes and throws Jules's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jules is trying to get back to his feet.
Lionheart stands up and beckons Jules to his feet.
Lionheart scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lionheart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lionheart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lionheart sizes up Jules with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lionheart throws a shot to the body.
Ivan Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart misses with a low kick.
Jules on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lionheart. Lionheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Jules walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lionheart.
Lionheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Lionheart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jules takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jules gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Lionheart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lionheart throws a combination. Jules tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lionheart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jules's sensitive parts.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Jules takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lionheart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jules.
Jules takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jules's calf.
Lionheart throws a nice head kick!
Lionheart delivers a nice body kick.
Lionheart throws a head kick but Jules moves out of range.
Lionheart throws a low kick, looking for Jules's leg but Jules calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lionheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lionheart's corner calls for a 1-2. Lionheart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lionheart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jules's head.
Lionheart works over Jules's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lionheart looks for the body kick but Jules saw that one coming.
Lionheart thows a body kick. Jules tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lionheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jules.
Lionheart scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lionheart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lionheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lionheart misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jules.
Lionheart misses with a two punch combination.
Lionheart leaves Jules with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lionheart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lionheart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jules's head.
Lionheart throws a head kick but Jules moves out of range.
Jules checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lionheart. That's going to slow Jules down.
Lionheart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lionheart dominated that round.
That's time! Lionheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lionheart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jules moves into the clinch successfully.
Lionheart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jules is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jules prevents Lionheart from breaking the clinch.
Lionheart stops a takedown attempt from Jules.
Lionheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jules can do to turn this around?
Lionheart tries to pull guard but Jules holds him up against the cage and eventually Lionheart drops back down to his feet.
Lionheart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jules just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jules is pressed up against the cage. Lionheart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jules down to the mat. Jules avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lionheart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from Lionheart lands but Jules takes it in his stride.
Lionheart scores with a head kick.
Lionheart connects with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jules crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lionheart - the referee stops the clock and Jules gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lionheart. Jules manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart throws a head kick but Jules moves out of range.
Lionheart lands with a shot to the body.
Lionheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lionheart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivan Lionheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lionheart scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.
Jules rushes Lionheart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lionheart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jules's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lionheart tries to pull guard but Jules holds him up against the cage and eventually Lionheart drops back down to his feet.
Lionheart tries to pull guard but Jules holds him up against the cage and eventually Lionheart drops back down to his feet.
Lionheart gets underhooks to prevent Jules's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lionheart tries to pull guard but Jules won't allow it.
Jules is trying to maintain a safe position but Lionheart gets an underhook and turns Jules into the cage.
Lionheart goes for a takedown attempt but Jules pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jules on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lionheart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules tries for a takedown but Lionheart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lionheart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lionheart lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart scoring well with a low kick there.
Lionheart lands an overhand right.
Lionheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jules.
Lionheart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jules avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lionheart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Lionheart does it's job there.
Jules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lionheart.
Lionheart tries to bum rush Jules with a series of wild strikes but Jules uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lionheart tries to keep at a distance but Jules has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jules jumps guard but Lionheart stands there with Jules around his waist. Jules gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules missing with knees to the body.
Jules wants a takedown.
Lionheart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jules prevents it.
Jules wants to get back to striking at distance but Lionheart won't allow it.
Lionheart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lionheart has had enough of the clinch but Jules keeps him there for the moment.
Lionheart working hard to break the clinch.
Jules stalls.
Jules jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lionheart walks away with a smile on his face. Jules gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lionheart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lionheart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lionheart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jules at a distance.
Jules blocks a head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jules if he has to take too many more of those.
Lionheart scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lionheart.
Jules takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lionheart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lionheart lands a front kick.
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!
Lionheart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jules will feel that in the morning.
Lionheart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jules's calf.
Lionheart throws a nice head kick!
Jules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lionheart.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.
Lionheart with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Lionheart misses.
Lionheart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jules avoids the body shot from Lionheart.
Lionheart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lionheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lionheart tries to avoid it but Jules manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lionheart to the ground. Lionheart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Jules with that takedown attempt.
Lionheart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jules has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jules is looking to clinch but Lionheart is avoiding it.
Lionheart fails to land with a series of punches.
Lionheart is looking to score with low kicks.
Lionheart throws a series of punches but Jules moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jules is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lionheart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Lionheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Jules.
Jules tries to clinch but Lionheart is having none of it.
Jules shoots in for a takedown but Lionheart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lionheart.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lionheart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jules has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jules and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jules dodges the punch combination from Lionheart.
Lionheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Lionheart thuds his shin into the meat of Jules's side.
Lionheart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jules's head backwards.
Lionheart tries to keep at a distance but Jules has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lionheart wants to get back to striking at distance but Jules won't allow it.
Jules tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lionheart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jules keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lionheart's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart is trying to drag Jules to the mat but Jules just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jules breaks from the clinch.
Lionheart gets caught flat footed, as Jules shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jules wants to control from the top but Lionheart keeps moving.
Jules would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jules throws and elbow that misses. Lionheart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jules's guard. Nice move by Lionheart!
Ivan Lionheart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart prevents Jules from getting back to his feet.
Jules controls Lionheart momentarily but Lionheart frees himself.
Neil Jules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jules is looking to stand up but Lionheart isn't so interested in that idea.
Jules is looking for a triangle here but Lionheart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lionheart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jules to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lionheart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lionheart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Lionheart!
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energy
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