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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 5521 p4p, 6470 weight class) and Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 527 p4p, 588 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankenfuere scores with a head kick. Ironfeld tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bankenfuere can't do much from the bottom here.
Bankenfuere is trying to get back to half guard.
Ironfeld lands a nice forearm strike.
Bankenfuere taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankenfuere tries to bench press Ironfeld off him but Ironfeld keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bankenfuere can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ironfeld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bankenfuere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ironfeld but great work by Bankenfuere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bankenfuere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bankenfuere is looking for a kimura but Ironfeld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bankenfuere to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bankenfuere wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling the position.
Ironfeld is looking to get back to full guard here but Bankenfuere has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bankenfuere working away.
Ironfeld is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ironfeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ironfeld is trying to control but Bankenfuere passes into side control!
Bankenfuere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironfeld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bankenfuere advances nicely into full mount.
Ironfeld gets back to half guard.
Bankenfuere is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld controlling the position for now.
Bankenfuere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ironfeld is trying to stand.
Ironfeld is not content to let Bankenfuere control the position.
Ironfeld trying to control but Bankenfuere postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bankenfuere swings widly with a right hand
and Ironfeld moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironfeld or not.
Bankenfuere misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironfeld's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bankenfuere regains guard.
Bankenfuere looking for a sweep. Not yet Bankenfuere, not yet.
Bankenfuere wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berkthar Bankenfuere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bankenfuere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bankenfuere lands with a nice body kick.
Bankenfuere misses with a kick to the body.
Bankenfuere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bankenfuere tries to get set, Ironfeld tries to push him back and clinch up but Bankenfuere manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Bankenfuere misses.
Ironfeld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ironfeld closes the distance and clinches up with Bankenfuere, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes Bankenfuere against the cage but Bankenfuere circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bankenfuere throws a push kick but Ironfeld slaps the foot to one side.
Ironfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Bankenfuere is quick to defend against it.
Ironfeld shoots in for a double leg but Bankenfuere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld misses with a double jab
and Bankenfuere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ironfeld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankenfuere misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankenfuere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bankenfuere throws the kick towards the body but Ironfeld avoids it.
Bankenfuere misses with the combination.
Ironfeld shoots in looking for a takedown. Bankenfuere tries to sprawl out of it but Ironfeld keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bankenfuere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ironfeld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bankenfuere gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bankenfuere wants to sweep but no luck.
Bankenfuere looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld stands and steps away. Bankenfuere gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ironfeld instigates a clinch.
Bankenfuere lands a hook that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Bankenfuere stalling in the clinch.
Ironfeld has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ironfeld wants to take the fight to the mat but Bankenfuere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bankenfuere stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bankenfuere takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bankenfuere avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Berkthar Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld tries to clinch but Bankenfuere moves away
and Ironfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bankenfuere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironfeld scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theros Ironfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bankenfuere tries to improve position but can't.
Ironfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bankenfuere wants to get back to his feet but Ironfeld is dominant here and he's now got Bankenfuere's back!
Bankenfuere wants to get back to his feet.
Bankenfuere looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ironfeld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere trying to control the hands but Ironfeld won't let him.
Bankenfuere wants to escape the position.
Bankenfuere trying to control but not successfully.
Bankenfuere wants to escape the position.
Bankenfuere wants to control his opponent's hands but Ironfeld gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berkthar Bankenfuere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ironfeld gets a clinch.
Ironfeld drags the fight down to the ground.
Bankenfuere 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.
Ironfeld looking to control.
Bankenfuere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bankenfuere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankenfuere wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bankenfuere defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankenfuere wants to get up but he can't break Ironfeld's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bankenfuere passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bankenfuere in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ironfeld managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bankenfuere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ironfeld regains half guard.
Bankenfuere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ironfeld tries to get to full guard but Bankenfuere has control of the leg.
Bankenfuere is looking to take a break and control but Ironfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bankenfuere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironfeld is just riding it out for now. Bankenfuere eventually gives up the hold.
Ironfeld is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere leaves Ironfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bankenfuere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bankenfuere cracks Ironfeld with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bankenfuere misses with a looping right.
Bankenfuere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Theros Ironfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironfeld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bankenfuere pinned against the cage. Bankenfuere gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bankenfuere tries a head kick but it misses.
Bankenfuere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankenfuere as he avoids it easily.
Bankenfuere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankenfuere as he avoids it easily.
Ironfeld walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bankenfuere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Ironfeld with that takedown attempt.
Bankenfuere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bankenfuere throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ironfeld's head.
Ironfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bankenfuere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bankenfuere misses with a kick to the body.
Bankenfuere keeps the fight on the outside.
Theros Ironfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkthar Bankenfuere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bankenfuere dodges the punch combination from Ironfeld.
Despite the aggression on Bankenfuere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berkthar Bankenfuere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bankenfuere 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berkthar Bankenfuere!
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FIGHT
RATING
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