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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Huges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Klerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Huges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Klerk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huges shoots in but Klerk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klerk's waist but Klerk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huges off to one side.
Klerk slaps away a takedown attempt from Huges, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Huges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klerk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Klerk stopping the sweep attempt from Huges.
Klerk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klerk postures up.
Klerk throwing strikes but missing.
Klerk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huges is trying to keep Klerk in close.
Klerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Huges has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Huges is retaining full guard.
Huges thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Klerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klerk throwing strikes from guard but Huges blocks nicely.
Klerk throws a big right hand that misses.
Huges is breathing heavily.
Huges looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klerk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klerk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klerk postures up in Huges's guard and throws a big left but Huges blocks it.
Klerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Huges has wrist control.
Huges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klerk.
Klerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huges's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klerk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klerk throwing strikes from guard but Huges blocks nicely.
Klerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klerk pushes down on Huges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klerk thows a huge punch but Huges dodges it nicely.
Klerk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huges's head.
Klerk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klerk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klerk throwing shots but Huges is blocking nicely.
Klerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klerk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huges defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klerk is working for a kimura but Huges is defending it quite comfortably.
Klerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huges defending well though.
Klerk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huges wants to improve his position but Klerk is controlling well.
Klerk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klerk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klerk is trying to work for a kimura but Huges is defending well.
Klerk thows a huge punch but Huges dodges it nicely.
Huges trying to hold on to Klerk's head to control him but Klerk postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klerk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klerk connects with a nice short shot to Huges's temple.
Huges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klerk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klerk's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Klerk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klerk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huges can't do much from the bottom here.
Klerk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Klerk throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Huges works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huges's head.
Klerk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klerk throwing shots but Huges is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klerk drops an elbow to the side of Huges's head.
Huges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk is thwarting Huges's attempts to control the position.
Huges misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Huges wants to control but Klerk is keeping busy.
Klerk throwing shots but Huges is blocking nicely.
Klerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huges defending well though.
Huges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huges defending well though.
Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huges's head.
Klerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huges defending well though.
Klerk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huges trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huges tries to roll over but Klerk keeps him under control.
Huges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huges is trying to get back to full guard.
Klerk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Huges is trying to get back to full guard.
Klerk is pressing down on Huges's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huges is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huges tries to roll over but Klerk keeps him under control.
Klerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klerk throwing shots but Huges is blocking nicely.
Klerk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huges tries to kick Klerk off but Klerk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Klerk working the head and body with strikes.
Huges has hold of Klerk's hands but Klerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Klerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klerk.
Klerk lands with a punch from half guard.
Huges is trying to stand up here but Klerk is controlling him well.
Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huges's head.
Klerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huges is trying to control but can't.
Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klerk throws a strike but Huges avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Klerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huges is trying to control the position but Klerk postures up.
Huges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klerk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Klerk 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!
Huges tries for a takedown but Klerk circles away easily
and Klerk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Klerk.
Klerk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huges is trying to defend but Klerk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huges's head.
Huges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk throwing strikes but missing.
Klerk postures up.
Klerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huges is keeping the position for now.
Huges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Klerk cracks Huges with a solid left hand.
Huges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klerk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klerk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Huges has wrist control.
Klerk throws and elbow that misses. Huges uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klerk's guard. Nice move by Huges!
Klerk working for submissions but it's allowed Huges to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Huges there.
Klerk is refusing to be controlled, as Huges sits in half guard.
Klerk tries to roll over but Huges keeps him under control.
Ivan Klerk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klerk is staying active underneath Huges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klerk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klerk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Huges escapes and throws Klerk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Klerk is trying to work for a sweep but Huges has mounted him!
Klerk can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huges wants to control the pace but Klerk is squirming around nicely.
Klerk is looking to improve his position but Huges isn't that keen on the idea.
Huges trying to control but Klerk is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klerk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Huges.
Well Klerk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Klerk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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