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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lepijewitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Lepijewitz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
3 - 9 - 1 |
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192 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bret Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Lepijewitz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ireland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lepijewitz swivels and escapes.
Ireland shoots in looking for a takedown but Lepijewitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ireland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lepijewitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ireland throws a counter high kick but Lepijewitz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ireland moves into the clinch successfully.
Ireland wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ireland gets underhooks to prevent Lepijewitz's takedown attempt.
Lepijewitz jumps guard but Ireland stands there with Lepijewitz around his waist. Lepijewitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ireland tries for a takedown but Lepijewitz manages to get underhooks.
Ireland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepijewitz is pressed up against the cage. Ireland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lepijewitz down to the mat. Lepijewitz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ireland moves into the clinch.
Lepijewitz jumps guard but Ireland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lepijewitz is looking to break free of the clinch but Ireland has double underhooks.
Ireland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lepijewitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepijewitz jumps guard but Ireland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ireland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lepijewitz tries to pull guard but Ireland holds him up against the cage and eventually Lepijewitz drops back down to his feet.
Lepijewitz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lepijewitz jumps guard but Ireland stands there with Lepijewitz around his waist. Lepijewitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lepijewitz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lepijewitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ireland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lepijewitz jumps guard but Ireland stands there with Lepijewitz around his waist. Lepijewitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ireland gets control of Lepijewitz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ireland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepijewitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ireland is keeping the position for now.
Ireland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lepijewitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ireland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ireland is on top in guard.
Lepijewitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ireland is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ireland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ireland stopping the sweep attempt from Lepijewitz.
Ireland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ireland slips nicely into half guard.
Ireland is taking a breather. Lepijewitz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ireland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lepijewitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ireland.
Ireland throwing shots but Lepijewitz is blocking nicely.
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.
Lepijewitz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ireland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ireland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lepijewitz is trying to control but Ireland passes into side control!
Lepijewitz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ireland controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Ireland dominated that round.
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.
Lepijewitz gets the takedown into side control.
Ireland sneaks out the side door and pushes Lepijewitz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ireland stuffs the takedown attempt from Lepijewitz. Lepijewitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ireland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lepijewitz counters with a right hand to the body.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Lepijewitz.
Ireland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lepijewitz sprawls well. Lepijewitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ireland gets slowly back to his feet.
Lepijewitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ireland circles away.
Bret Ireland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ireland has a takedown stuffed.
Lepijewitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepijewitz leaves Ireland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lepijewitz tries to clinch but Ireland moves out of range.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Lepijewitz.
Ireland swings for the body but Lepijewitz moves out of range.
Lepijewitz lands a jab to Ireland's midsection.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Lepijewitz.
Ireland looks for a takedown but Lepijewitz sprawls well.
Ireland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lepijewitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lepijewitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ireland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ireland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ireland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lepijewitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ireland decides to pull guard.
Lepijewitz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ireland is proving hard to escape from.
Ireland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lepijewitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ireland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lepijewitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ireland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepijewitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ireland is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ireland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ireland is on top in guard.
Lepijewitz working for a triangle but Ireland defends it easily.
Ireland stands up and waves to Lepijewitz to follow him.
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.
Lepijewitz swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ireland.
Ireland goes for a double leg but Lepijewitz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lepijewitz continues to drive forward.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lepijewitz as he avoids it easily.
Ireland swats away the attempt to clinch by Lepijewitz.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Lepijewitz.
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.
Lepijewitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lepijewitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ireland leaves Lepijewitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ireland takes the fight into the clinch.
Ireland lands a right hand.
Ireland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lepijewitz being controlled here momentarily.
Ireland keeping moving, preventing Lepijewitz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ireland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bret Ireland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland postures up in Lepijewitz's guard and throws a big left but Lepijewitz blocks it.
Lepijewitz is looking to stand up but Ireland isn't so interested in that idea.
Ireland preventing the sweep.
Lepijewitz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ireland controls the pace.
Ireland is pushing down on Lepijewitz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lepijewitz is fighting to maintain full guard but Ireland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ireland is controlling the pace.
That's two 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ireland lands a nice short elbow.
Ireland moves into full mount! Lepijewitz won't be happy about that!
Ireland throwing strikes but Lepijewitz bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Ireland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lepijewitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ireland looking for a guillotine here but Lepijewitz defends easily.
Lepijewitz preventing the sweep.
Ireland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ireland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ireland in particular looking to stall.
Lepijewitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ireland.
Lepijewitz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lepijewitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lepijewitz is looking to stand back up but Ireland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lepijewitz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Ireland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ireland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Ireland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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