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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bj�rksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Lemode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Bj�rksson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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178 cm
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Bj�rksson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Lemode! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bj�rksson clinches up with Lemode and pushes him back against the cage. Lemode looking for a takedown. Bj�rksson tries to work over Lemode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A frustrated look appears on Bj�rksson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lemode blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemode.
Bj�rksson has had enough of the clinch but Lemode keeps him there for the moment. Lemode has Bj�rksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bj�rksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bj�rksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemode won't allow it.
Bj�rksson tries to break the clinch but Lemode is controlling the position. Lemode pressing his opponent against the cage. Bj�rksson letting Lemode take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bj�rksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemode taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bj�rksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemode won't allow it.
Lemode has Bj�rksson pressed against the cage, preventing Bj�rksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lemode just leaning against Bj�rksson, taking a breather. Bj�rksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bj�rksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bj�rksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemode or not. Bj�rksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lemode just leaning against Bj�rksson, taking a breather. Lemode manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bj�rksson is trying to push Lemode away but Lemode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bj�rksson tries to break the clinch but Lemode is controlling the position. Bj�rksson wants to break free but Lemode has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemode.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bj�rksson is trying to force a seperation but Lemode has the dominant position. Bj�rksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemode has double underhooks. Bj�rksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lemode prevents Bj�rksson from breaking the clinch. Lemode drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bj�rksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunnar Bj�rksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Lemode. Lemode has a takedown stuffed. Gunnar Bj�rksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bj�rksson slips a jab from Lemode. Bj�rksson tries to clinch up but Lemode circles away and keeps his distance. Lemode appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bj�rksson defending well as Lemode loads up on a big left hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Bj�rksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lemode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bj�rksson defends it well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Bj�rksson. A quick step to the side and Bj�rksson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lemode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemode swats away the attempt to clinch by Bj�rksson.
Bj�rksson gets a clinch. Bj�rksson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bj�rksson tries to circle away but Lemode has him pinned against the cage.
 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. Bj�rksson is trying to break the clinch but Lemode has him pressed against the cage. Bj�rksson tries to circle away but Lemode has him pinned against the cage. Bj�rksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemode backwards. Bj�rksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bj�rksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemode has Bj�rksson pushed against the cage. Bj�rksson misses with a body punch.
Bj�rksson is trying to push Lemode away but Lemode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bj�rksson tries to work over Lemode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bj�rksson scores with a nice hook to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bj�rksson is trying to break the clinch but Lemode is controlling him. Bj�rksson lands with a left to the head. Bj�rksson can't break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bj�rksson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bj�rksson tries to clinch but Lemode is having none of it. Lemode swings for the body but Bj�rksson moves out of range.
Lemode keeps the fight on the outside. Bj�rksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bj�rksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bj�rksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Lemode's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lemode throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bj�rksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bj�rksson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bj�rksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemode circles away.
Bj�rksson rushes Lemode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bj�rksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemode has double underhooks. Still in the clinch, Bj�rksson scores with a nice short uppercut. Lemode keeps control of Bj�rksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bj�rksson wants to break free but Lemode has control.
Bj�rksson digs a right hand underneath Lemode's ribcage. Lemode let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bj�rksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemode has him pressed against the cage. Bj�rksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemode has him pressed against the cage. Lemode prevents Bj�rksson from breaking the clinch. Bj�rksson can't break the clinch.
Bj�rksson is trying to push Lemode away but Lemode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bj�rksson is trying to push Lemode away but Lemode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bj�rksson is trying to break free. Bj�rksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemode content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lemode leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Lemode's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Bj�rksson tries to circle away but Lemode has him pinned against the cage. Bj�rksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bj�rksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bj�rksson is trying to force a seperation but Lemode has the dominant position. Gunnar Bj�rksson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bj�rksson misses with a short punch on the inside. Bj�rksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemode backwards. Bj�rksson is trying to break free. Lemode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemode breaks from the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Lemode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bj�rksson is looking to counter punch. Bj�rksson tries to clinch but Lemode moves out of range. Lemode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gunnar Bj�rksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bj�rksson darts in trying to clinch and Lemode counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bj�rksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemode circles away.
Bj�rksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemode paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bj�rksson moves in looking to clinch but Lemode pushes him off. Bj�rksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Lemode keeps the fight on the outside. Bj�rksson is looking to clinch but Lemode is avoiding it.
Bj�rksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemode.
Bj�rksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemode circles away.
Lemode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bj�rksson defends it well. Bj�rksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemode swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lemode circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lemode misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Bj�rksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Lemode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bj�rksson tries to clinch and Lemode counters with a nice uppercut. Bj�rksson closes the distance but Lemode moves to the side and Lemode counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lemode keeps the fight on the outside. Lemode looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bj�rksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little jabbing left from Lemode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lemode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemode changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bj�rksson stuffs the takedown. A quick step to the side and Bj�rksson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bj�rksson tries to clinch but Lemode is having none of it. Bj�rksson is looking to clinch but Lemode is avoiding it.
Lemode throws out a counter right but Bj�rksson avoids it with no problem.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bj�rksson fails in his attempt to clinch. Lemode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bj�rksson defends it well. Bj�rksson wants to clinch up but Lemode keeps it at a distance. Bj�rksson moves in looking to clinch but Lemode pushes him off. A little jabbing left from Lemode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lemode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bj�rksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bj�rksson wants to clinch. Lemode feints the counter takedown. Bj�rksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bj�rksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemode paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bj�rksson tries to clinch up. Lemode throws out a counter right but Bj�rksson avoids it with no problem. Bj�rksson tries to clinch up. Lemode with the counter takedown but Bj�rksson avoids it easily. Bj�rksson darts in trying to clinch and Lemode counters with a stiff right hand. Bj�rksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemode circles away.
Lemode tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bj�rksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lemode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bj�rksson tries to clinch but Lemode moves out of range. Bj�rksson is looking to clinch but Lemode is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Lemode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bj�rksson moves in looking to clinch but Lemode pushes him off. Bj�rksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemode paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Lemode's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bj�rksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Lemode misses. Bj�rksson wants to clinch. A nice side step and Lemode releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bj�rksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bj�rksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lemode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bj�rksson tries to clinch but Lemode is having none of it. Bj�rksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lemode circles away from the clinch attempt and Lemode counters with a low kick, right behind Bj�rksson 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronald Lemode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lemode 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Lemode!
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