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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Branson Burt (ranked 4944 p4p, 4837 weight class) and Julio Cezar Duranto (ranked 499 p4p, 494 weight class). Burt comes to the cage accompanied by Got the Life. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branson Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Cezar Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burt moves into the clinch.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Duranto blocks with his arms.
Burt avoids a wild elbow strike from Duranto.
Duranto blocks an elbow strike from Burt.
Duranto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duranto misses with an elbow over the top.
Burt has Duranto pressed against the cage.
Duranto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burt blocks the elbow strike.
Burt dodges an elbow strike from Duranto.
Burt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duranto avoids it.
A knee to the head by Burt.
Burt avoids a wild elbow strike from Duranto.
Burt lands a nice knee to the body.
Duranto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duranto throws an elbow but misses.
Burt with a knee to the head.
Duranto pushes off an throws an elbow but Burt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burt looking to stall.
Burt has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duranto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burt's brow.
Duranto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duranto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burt's brow.
Burt tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto lands a nice elbow.
Burt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duranto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burt trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Burt to work.
Burt blocks an elbow strike from Duranto.
Burt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burt is pushing Duranto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Duranto is blocking nicely.
Duranto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burt effectively controlling the action here.
Burt blocks a body shot from Duranto.
Duranto throws an elbow but it misses.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burt has Duranto pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duranto throws an elbow but misses.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
Burt stalls.
Come on Burt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Branson Burt.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Burt moved away.
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!
Burt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt blocks the elbow strike.
Burt manages to break the clinch.
Burt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Burt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Burt.
Burt closes the distance and pushes Duranto back into the cage.
Duranto controlling the action here for a moment.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto lands an elbow that stopped Burt in his tracks for a moment.
Duranto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duranto letting Burt take a breather here.
Duranto tries to stall but Burt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duranto lands a nice elbow.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duranto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duranto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burt looking to stall.
Duranto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burt works on Duranto's body with a couple of short punches.
Duranto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Burt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Branson Burt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duranto tries to keep at a distance but Burt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duranto lands a shot to the body.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Branson Burt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duranto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duranto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Burt seems unphased.
Julio Cezar Duranto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burt slips a jab from Duranto.
Burt is looking to clinch but Duranto is avoiding it.
Burt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duranto tries to clinch but Burt is having none of it.
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch but Burt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
Burt closes the distance and clinches.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Duranto blocks with his arms.
Burt stalling the fight.
Duranto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
Burt is trying to stall.
Duranto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duranto looking to stall.
Duranto pushes off an throws an elbow but Burt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burt lands a knee to the body.
Burt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burt takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Burt.
Duranto pushes off an throws an elbow but Burt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Burt to work.
Burt avoids the elbow strike from Duranto, against the cage.
Burt tries to stall but Duranto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burt dodges an elbow strike from Duranto.
Duranto tries to work over Burt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burt stalling in the clinch but Duranto improves position.
Burt connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
Duranto throws an elbow that misses.
Duranto managing to block the knees to the body from Burt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Duranto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duranto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burt's brow.
Duranto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burt stalling in the clinch but Duranto improves position.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt blocks the elbow strike.
Duranto pushes off an throws an elbow but Burt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duranto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duranto letting Burt take a breather here.
Burt blocks an elbow strike from Duranto.
Duranto managing to block the knees to the body from Burt.
Duranto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burt lands with a light punch inside.
Burt stalling against the cage.
Duranto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto misses with an elbow strike.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duranto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duranto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burt's brow.
Burt blocks the elbow strike.
Duranto throws an elbow that misses.
Duranto struggles to land a body shot inside as Burt controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burt stalling the fight.
Burt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto throws a hook but Burt avoids it easily.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Burt is looking to clinch but Duranto is avoiding it.
Duranto tries to clinch but Burt is having none of it.
Duranto blocks a jab.
Burt tries to clinch but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Burt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Branson Burt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burt tries to clinch up but Duranto circles away and keeps his distance.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burt avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burt blocks an elbow strike from Duranto.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Burt.
Duranto throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto throws an elbow but it misses.
Burt dodges an elbow strike from Duranto.
Burt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burt as Duranto tries to tie him up.
Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Burt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage.
Duranto is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Burt tries a knee to the head but Duranto blocks it.
A short left from Burt.
Burt scores a nice knee to the body.
Burt blocks the elbow strike.
Duranto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt avoids the elbow strike from Duranto, against the cage.
Burt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duranto is keeping busy.
Duranto trying to stall but Burt improves his position.
Julio Cezar Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burt's defenses.
Burt crunches a lovely knee into Duranto's ribcage.
Duranto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burt is pushing Duranto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duranto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Julio Cezar Duranto has been cut.
Burt misses with an elbow strike.
Burt dodges an elbow strike from Duranto.
Burt landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burt blocks the elbow strike.
Duranto letting Burt take a breather here.
Burt crunches a lovely knee into Duranto's ribcage.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Duranto blocks with his arms.
Burt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Burt has Duranto pushed against the cage.
Burt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burt connects with a knee to the head.
Burt with a knee to the head.
Burt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duranto up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Burt.
Burt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duranto up against the cage.
Burt blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duranto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burt's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto throws an elbow that misses.
Burt is struggling to control the position.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duranto throws an elbow but misses.
Duranto throws an elbow but it misses.
Duranto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burt landing knees to the body.
Burt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duranto blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duranto is defending well for now.
Duranto misses with an elbow strike.
Branson Burt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branson Burt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burt, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Branson Burt!
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