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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Burnett!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Petrosyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnett.
Petrosyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrosyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petrosyan pulls Burnett in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrosyan is on top in guard.
Petrosyan stands up and waves to Burnett to follow him.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nick Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Burnett.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett fails to land the takedown.
Petrosyan scores with a leg kick.
Burnett looks gassed!
Burnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrosyan's waist but Petrosyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnett off to one side.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrosyan digs a good hook to Burnett's body.
Petrosyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrosyan misses the shot to the body.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that Burnett semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that Burnett semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrosyan throws a head kick that half lands.
Burnett is rocked!
Petrosyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrosyan lands with a kick to the temple. Burnett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Petrosyan.
Burnett seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from Petrosyan lands but Burnett takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrosyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Burnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Burnett's leg. Burnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrosyan lands with a kick to the temple. Burnett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petrosyan connects with a body shot.
Burnett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burnett.
Petrosyan lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrosyan lands with a slapping head kick.
Burnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrosyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a nice head kick!
Petrosyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petrosyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burnett.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrosyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrosyan.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrosyan throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Burnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrosyan.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett throws a series of punches but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan stuns Burnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnett. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrosyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrosyan swivels and escapes.
A head kick from Petrosyan lands but Burnett takes it in his stride.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burnett scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrosyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrosyan wants to hold on but Burnett pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Petrosyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrosyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burnett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrosyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burnett is in Petrosyan's guard.
Petrosyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.
Burnett throws and elbow that misses. Petrosyan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnett's guard. Nice move by Petrosyan!
Burnett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Burnett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burnett breaks from Petrosyan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burnett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Petrosyan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burnett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burnett landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett scoring with strikes but Petrosyan is staying in there.
Petrosyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Petrosyan regains half guard.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Petrosyan dodges it nicely.
Petrosyan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnett is working away from the top position though.
Burnett trying to pass the guard but Petrosyan defending well.
Burnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan tries to get to full guard but Burnett has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnett throwing shots but Petrosyan is blocking nicely.
Petrosyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnett.
Petrosyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrosyan tries to get out of the position.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burnett wants to control but Petrosyan is keeping him busy.
Burnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Petrosyan tries to get to full guard but Burnett has control of the leg.
Burnett is thwarting Petrosyan's attempts to control the position.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Petrosyan dodges it nicely.
Burnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Burnett there.
Burnett throwing shots but Petrosyan is blocking nicely.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Burnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrosyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Petrosyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petrosyan trying to control the position here.
Nick Burnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrosyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan looking to control.
Burnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrosyan is keeping the position for now.
Petrosyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrosyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burnett throws and elbow that misses. Petrosyan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnett's guard. Nice move by Petrosyan!
Petrosyan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrosyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrosyan.
Burnett feints and as Petrosyan raises his hands in defense, Burnett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrosyan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Burnett working some strikes from top position.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrosyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrosyan is retaining full guard.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnett throws a strike but Petrosyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Petrosyan preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett kicks Petrosyan off and gets to his feet.
Petrosyan is looking to wear down Burnett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrosyan feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Burnett on that attempt.
Petrosyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Burnett's leg. Burnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrosyan. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrosyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrosyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Burnett is looking to stand up but Petrosyan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan gets to his feet. Burnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petrosyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrosyan takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burnett avoids the attempt from Petrosyan to control.
Burnett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Burnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burnett 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Burnett!
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