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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Majerus (ranked 2841 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Birch (ranked 5450 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Majerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Birch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majerus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Majerus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majerus misses with a body kick.
Majerus throws a head kick that misses.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Majerus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Majerus cracks Birch with an open hand slap.
Edward Majerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majerus tries to clinch but Birch moves out of range.
Majerus misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Majerus.
Birch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Majerus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Birch is out of range.
Majerus wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majerus lands a glancing blow to the side of Birch's head.
Majerus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Majerus sizes up Birch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Majerus scores with a sloppy right hand. Birch should have avoided that one.
Majerus misses with a hook.
Birch throws out a counter right but Majerus avoids it with no problem.
Birch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Majerus tests Birch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birch ducks right into an uppercut from Majerus.
It looks like Majerus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Majerus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Majerus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majerus dips to his left and cracks Birch with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majerus throws a head kick but Birch moves out of range.
Birch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Majerus with a body shot.
Majerus looks to score with a jab to the body but Birch is just out of range.
Majerus looks to land a right hand but Birch moved out of range.
Majerus lands with an overhand left.
Birch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Birch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Birch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majerus.
Birch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Birch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majerus throws out the jab.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majerus throws out the jab.
Majerus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Majerus, as that shot connected.
Majerus lands with a right hand.
Jab by Majerus.
Birch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birch throws out a counter right but Majerus avoids it with no problem.
Birch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Majerus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Majerus.
A countering left hand to the body from Birch misses.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Majerus.
Majerus throws a low kick but Birch moves out of range easily.
Birch walks into a jab.
Majerus tries a head kick but it misses.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Majerus to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majerus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Majerus throws a hook but Birch avoids it easily.
A left lands for Majerus.
Majerus catches Birch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Majerus scores with a body shot.
Birch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Majerus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Majerus lands with an overhand left.
Majerus throws a push kick but Birch slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Majerus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Majerus throws a lazy right hand but Birch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Birch misses.
Majerus wants to clinch up but Birch keeps it at a distance.
Majerus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majerus lands a lovely overhand right.
Birch staying out of range there.
Majerus looks to land a left hand but Birch moved out of range nicely.
Majerus swings for the body but Birch moves out of range.
Majerus scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majerus scores with a hook to the body. Birch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Birch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Majerus has got the better of the exchanges.
Majerus moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Birch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Birch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Majerus presses Birch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majerus tries to land knees in the clinch but Birch avoids the damage to the body.
Majerus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Majerus.
Majerus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Majerus misses with a punch on the inside.
Birch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majerus lands a body punch.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Majerus has him pressed against the cage.
Majerus is working Birch over against the cage.
Majerus pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tom Birch has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majerus lands a shoulder strike.
Majerus lands with a right to the head.
Majerus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Majerus.
Majerus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Majerus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Majerus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Birch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majerus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majerus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majerus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Majerus.
Birch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birch takes a shot to the head.
Birch is trying to maintain a safe position but Majerus gets an underhook and turns Birch into the cage.
Majerus lands a left hand.
Majerus lands a left hand.
Birch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majerus prevents Birch from breaking the clinch.
Majerus lands a shot to the body.
Majerus lands a body shot.
Birch is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Majerus - that landed with a thud.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Majerus has him pressed against the cage.
Majerus presses Birch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Birch is trying to force a seperation but Majerus has the dominant position.
Majerus cracks Birch with a nice body shot.
Majerus pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majerus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birch or not.
Majerus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Majerus digs a right hand into Birch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Birch's gas tank.
Majerus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Majerus scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Majerus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Birch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Majerus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Majerus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Majerus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Majerus darts in and clinches Birch up against the cage.
Majerus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Majerus as Birch tries to tie him up.
Majerus pushes Birch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majerus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Majerus.
Birch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majerus.
Edward Majerus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Majerus lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majerus lands with a left to the head.
Majerus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birch or not.
Majerus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Majerus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majerus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Birch.
Majerus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Majerus.
That has opened up Tom Birch's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by Majerus.
A short body shot lands from Majerus as the two fighters clinch.
Majerus lands with a light punch inside.
Majerus lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majerus lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majerus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majerus lands a shoulder strike.
Majerus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Majerus lands an uppercut that drops Birch! Majerus follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Birch is rocked!
Birch wants to control but Majerus postures up.
Birch is still in real trouble! Can Majerus finish him?
Majerus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Birch's legs.
Majerus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Birch struggling a bit here.
Birch seems to have recovered his senses.
Majerus is looking to take a break and control but Birch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majerus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Majerus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majerus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Birch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Majerus but great work by Birch.
Majerus can't do much from the bottom here.
Birch staying calm.
Birch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birch advances to mount.
Birch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tom Birch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majerus is desperately trying to improve his position but Birch has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Majerus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majerus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Majerus!
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