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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Courtney Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Small tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ironside is in Small's guard.
Small is trying to keep Ironside in close.
Small has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ironside off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ironside looks to throw a body kick
and Small moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ironside.
Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ironside's efforts to push away.
Ironside working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ironside is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Small can't fight it off and eventually Ironside manages to take the fight to the floor. Small looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Small manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside lands a jab-cross combination.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Ironside ducks down to avoid it.
Ironside closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Small's guard.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ironside is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Small looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Small trying to control the position.
Small trying to control the position here.
Ironside throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Small blocks a head kick by Ironside.
Ironside throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironside is trying to force a seperation but Small has the dominant position.
Ironside manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ironside is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Ironside is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironside has wrist control.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small stands up over Ironside, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironside has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ironside trying to control the position.
Ironside tries to strike from the bottom.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Ironside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Ironside!
Ironside trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Small working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Ironside will probably get the nod.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ironside!
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironside misses with a double jab.
Small misses the jab.
Ironside throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Ironside sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironside closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ironside lands in his opponent's guard.
Small pushes Ironside off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Courtney Small is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Small could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside throws a head kick that misses
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Ironside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ironside just stands there and leans against the cage.
Small has Ironside pressed against the cage, preventing Ironside from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Small tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ironside smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Ironside looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Small!
Ironside decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ironside throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ironside keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironside looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
Ironside raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Courtney Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironside lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ironside moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small keeps control of Ironside as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ironside gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
Ironside has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Small clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Small manages to stand up with Ironside still on his back. Eventually Ironside drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironside moves into the clinch.
Ironside is trying to break the clinch but Small is controlling him.
Ironside is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ironside throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Small is looking to clinch but Ironside is avoiding it.
Ironside looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside is fighting to break Small's control of his arms but Small is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ironside trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironside 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Small trying to keep a closed guard but Ironside is proving a slippery customer.
Ironside wants to get up but he can't break Small's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Courtney Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small controlling the position.
Small keeping full guard, as Ironside tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Small throws a series of punches but Ironside avoids them all with ease.
Small moves forwards but Ironside connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small blocks a head kick by Ironside.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ironside ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Ironside is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Small blocks a head kick by Ironside.
Ironside thuds a left hand into Small's body.
Ironside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside darts in and clinches Small up against the cage.
Small drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ironside avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Small fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Courtney Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ironside avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ironside has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Small uses from the top position.
Ironside has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironside has wrist control.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Ironside will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Small did well to prevent Ironside getting side control.
Ironside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Small wants to control but Ironside is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Small pushes Ironside off looking to stand but Ironside dives back in and keeps control.
Ironside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Small defending well though.
Ironside is taking a breather. Small 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ironside is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Small!
Courtney Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Ironside is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ironside throws some wild stikes that Small manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ironside comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ironside 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ironside!
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FIGHT
RATING
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