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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bija Firserfest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukala has chosen Baby Bash featuring T-Pain as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bija Firserfest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jirka Fukala!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firserfest loads up on a big right hand but Fukala slips the punch.
Fukala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firserfest connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fukala scrambles back to his feet.
Firserfest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukala.
Fukala misses with a straight left.
Fukala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firserfest defends it nicely.
No joy there for Fukala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fukala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bija Firserfest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firserfest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firserfest misses with a wild body shot.
Fukala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firserfest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firserfest throws the left hand but Fukala avoids the punch easily.
Fukala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Firserfest misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Firserfest throws a hook but Fukala blocks it.
Firserfest swings for the body but Fukala moves out of range.
Fukala swinging wildly here.
Fukala feints and then cracks Firserfest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firserfest down.
Bija Firserfest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firserfest swings for the body but Fukala moves out of range.
Fukala slips under a jab.
Firserfest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukala was well out of range. Poor timing from Firserfest.
Fukala misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Fukala misses.
Fukala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firserfest is looking to wear down Fukala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fukala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Firserfest with a hook.
Fukala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firserfest misses with a shot to the body
and Fukala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Firserfest thinking.
A big left from Fukala misses.
Firserfest misses with a double jab
and Fukala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firserfest staying out of range there.
Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukala thuds a left hand into Firserfest's body.
Firserfest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukala was well out of range. Poor timing from Firserfest.
Firserfest lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukala's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Fukala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firserfest.
Firserfest staying out of range there.
Firserfest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Fukala does it's job there.
Fukala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Firserfest.
Firserfest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukala.
Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukala manages to avoid it.
Firserfest throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Firserfest.
Fukala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firserfest.
A combination from Firserfest does no damage.
Firserfest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukala.
Firserfest closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fukala throws a hook but Firserfest avoids it easily.
Firserfest misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands an overhand right.
Firserfest ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Firserfest takes a swing at Fukala's ribcage but misses.
Firserfest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Fukala.
Firserfest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukala.
Fukala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Firserfest.
Fukala blocks a jab.
Firserfest takes a swing at Fukala's ribcage but misses.
Fukala throws a series of punches but Firserfest moves out of range.
Firserfest slips under a jab from Fukala.
Firserfest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firserfest loads up on a big right hand but Fukala slips the punch.
Firserfest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukala to score with a decent uppercut.
Firserfest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukala.
Fukala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fukala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fukala misses.
Fukala avoids the body shot from Firserfest.
Fukala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukala manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Fukala there.
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!
Fukala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firserfest.
Fukala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Firserfest had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Firserfest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Firserfest looks to land a left hand but Fukala moved out of range nicely.
Fukala throws a good cross that connects.
Firserfest misses with a few strikes there.
Fukala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firserfest swings for the body but Fukala moves out of range.
Firserfest throws a body punch but Fukala moves out of range.
Firserfest throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firserfest lands a body shot.
A jab from Fukala misses.
Fukala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Fukala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bija Firserfest dominated that round.
That's time! Firserfest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firserfest moves away.
Fukala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fukala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firserfest.
Firserfest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Firserfest scores with a one two! Fukala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fukala scores a takedown into full mount!
Firserfest is controlling an arm, preventing Fukala from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Firserfest is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Firserfest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice strikes from Fukala there.
Fukala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firserfest has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firserfest is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firserfest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fukala jumps into side control!
Firserfest manages to get back to half guard.
Fukala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Firserfest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Firserfest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukala is working away from the top position though.
Fukala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Firserfest tries to roll over but Fukala keeps him under control.
Firserfest is staying active underneath Fukala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala is working for a submission of some sort.
Firserfest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukala is working away from the top position though.
Firserfest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukala's back!
Fukala trying to control the position but Firserfest manages to sink in the hooks.
Firserfest is trying to stick to Fukala's back but Fukala is turning into Firserfest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Firserfest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fukala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala looking to pass the guard.
Fukala wants to control from the top but Firserfest keeps moving.
Firserfest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firserfest pulls Fukala in close to his closed guard and prevents Fukala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fukala pushes down on Firserfest's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fukala passes to full mount!
Jirka Fukala has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Firserfest regains half guard.
Fukala trying to mount his opponent but Firserfest defends it.
Firserfest moves into full guard.
Firserfest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jirka Fukala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Firserfest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fukala closes the distance and clinches up with Firserfest, looking for a takedown. Fukala pushes Firserfest against the cage but Firserfest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Firserfest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Firserfest thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukala walks into a jab.
Fukala throws a jab but it's blocked by Firserfest.
Firserfest misses with a looping left.
Fukala is looking to slow Firserfest down with leg kicks.
Firserfest moves away from the strike by Fukala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukala, as that shot connected.
Firserfest staying out of range there.
Bija Firserfest is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukala fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukala misses the jab.
Firserfest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukala throws out the jab.
Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Firserfest misses its intended target.
Fukala throws the left hand but Firserfest avoids the punch easily.
Firserfest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Firserfest moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukala digs a good body shot into Firserfest's ribs.
Fukala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firserfest cracks Fukala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fukala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Firserfest.
Fukala scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Firserfest finds it's way through Fukala's defenses.
Firserfest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukala.
Firserfest throws a body punch but Fukala moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Firserfest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firserfest is trying to maintain the position but Fukala is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firserfest wants to improve his position but Fukala is controlling well.
Fukala wants to pass to mount but Firserfest is defending the position.
Firserfest is trying is best to control the position here.
Firserfest is looking to get back to full guard here but Fukala has managed to pass to side control instead.
Firserfest is trying to improve his position.
Firserfest tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest has given up his back here.
Firserfest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fukala's guard. Nice work there by Firserfest.
Fukala seems keen to control Firserfest's posture.
Fukala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Firserfest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Firserfest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fukala has his foot on Firserfest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Firserfest works his way back into a safe position though.
Fukala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firserfest throws a strike but Fukala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jirka Fukala.
I think Fukala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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