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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaryd Lund (ranked 4550 p4p, 6057 weight class) and Viktor Igbonefo (ranked 486 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaryd Lund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Igbonefo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Igbonefo does no damage.
Lund has closed the distance and engaged Igbonefo in a clinch.
Igbonefo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lund uses from the top position.
Igbonefo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lund being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Igbonefo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igbonefo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Igbonefo is trying to keep Lund in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Igbonefo fails with the takedown.
Lund throws a head kick but Igbonefo moves out of range.
Lund shoots in for a takedown but Igbonefo shows good takedown defense.
Igbonefo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Igbonefo clinches with his opponent.
Lund tries to pull guard but Igbonefo holds him up against the cage and eventually Lund drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund is looking to break free of the clinch but Igbonefo has double underhooks.
Lund avoiding damage.
Lund is trying to maintain a safe position but Igbonefo gets an underhook and turns Lund into the cage.
Igbonefo is struggling to control the position.
Igbonefo breaks from the clinch.
Lund with a poor takedown
and Igbonefo counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igbonefo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lund is defended easily by Igbonefo.
Igbonefo darts in and clinches Lund up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lund.
Lund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Igbonefo prevents it.
Igbonefo breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund shoots in but no luck this time.
Igbonefo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lund.
Igbonefo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Igbonefo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lund keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igbonefo working the ground and pound but Lund is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lund's face as Igbonefo controls the position.
Igbonefo in the domination position with Lund hanging on.
Igbonefo slows the pace down.
Igbonefo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Igbonefo's guard! Nice work there by Lund!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igbonefo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Igbonefo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Igbonefo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lund as he avoids it easily.
Lund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Igbonefo swivels and escapes.
Igbonefo throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
Igbonefo throws a head kick that misses.
Lund is looking to counter punch.
Igbonefo connects with an inside leg kick.
Igbonefo tries to clinch up but Lund circles away and keeps his distance.
Lund appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Igbonefo.
Lund shoots in looking for a takedown. Igbonefo tries to sprawl out of it but Lund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igbonefo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbonefo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Igbonefo is fending him off so far but Lund persists. Nope, Igbonefo circles away and we're back to standing.
Igbonefo rushes Lund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Igbonefo scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund is trying to break the clinch but Igbonefo is controlling him.
Lund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Igbonefo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lund is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Igbonefo is defending well.
Igbonefo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lund working hard to break the clinch.
Igbonefo goes for a takedown attempt but Lund pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Igbonefo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Igbonefo gets a takedown into half guard.
Igbonefo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igbonefo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Igbonefo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Igbonefo is working away from the top position though.
Igbonefo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lund swats away the attempt to clinch by Igbonefo.
Igbonefo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lund has his feet on Igbonefo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaryd Lund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lund drives through with a takedown into Igbonefo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Igbonefo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Igbonefo slowing the pace effectively.
Igbonefo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lund uses from the top position.
Igbonefo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lund slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund is looking to take a break and control but Igbonefo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viktor Igbonefo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igbonefo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igbonefo wants to control but Lund is keeping busy.
Lund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igbonefo is just riding it out for now. Lund eventually gives up the hold.
Lund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Igbonefo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Igbonefo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lund eats them both and turns towards Igbonefo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Igbonefo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Igbonefo looks for a takedown but Lund sprawls well.
Igbonefo tries a head kick but it misses.
Igbonefo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lund. Lund gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbonefo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lund as he avoids it easily.
Lund keeps the fight on the outside.
Igbonefo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igbonefo rushes Lund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Igbonefo stops a takedown attempt from Lund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Igbonefo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igbonefo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Igbonefo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igbonefo keeping moving, preventing Lund from controlling successfully.
Igbonefo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Igbonefo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Igbonefo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Igbonefo keeping moving, preventing Lund from controlling successfully.
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.
Lund lands a couple of elbows.
Lund decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lund shoots in looking for a takedown. Igbonefo tries to sprawl out of it but Lund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igbonefo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igbonefo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lund circles away.
Lund shoots in looking for a takedown but Igbonefo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viktor Igbonefo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lund blocks a head kick by Igbonefo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igbonefo.
Lund misses with a takedown attempt - Igbonefo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Lund misses
and Igbonefo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Igbonefo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lund as he avoids it easily.
Igbonefo gets the takedown into side control.
Lund sneaks out the side door and pushes Igbonefo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igbonefo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lund to the ground. Igbonefo is now in Lund's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lund manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Igbonefo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund misses with a body punch.
Igbonefo manages to break the clinch.
Igbonefo clinches.
Igbonefo gets control of Lund's arms and successfully pulls guard. Igbonefo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaryd Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lund throws a big right hand that misses.
Igbonefo working for a triangle but Lund defends it easily.
Lund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Igbonefo.
I've got Igbonefo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Igbonefo!
Jaryd Lund was interviewed post fight and said 'Just wasn't my day today, Gunna work hard and get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.'.
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RATING
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