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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schalk Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soler has chosen National Anthem of Cuba as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Schalk Burger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fidel Soler's chin.
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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242 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Schalk Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Soler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burger pinned against the cage. Burger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy body kick from Soler
and Burger counters by moving into the clinch.
Burger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger doesn't manage to clinch there - Soler circles away.
Soler gets a clinch.
Burger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soler has Burger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burger wants a takedown.
Burger decides to pull guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Soler from controlling successfully.
Soler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger trying to control the position.
Burger controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger being controlled here, momentarily.
Burger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burger tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burger misses with a series of wild punches.
Soler drives through and clinches with Burger against the cage.
Soler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schalk Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Soler.
Burger working Soler over with knees to the body.
Soler is trying to force a seperation but Burger has the dominant position.
Burger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soler can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fidel Soler has been cut.
Burger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soler rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger throws a nice head kick!
Soler throws a leg kick
and Burger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soler's guard.
Soler controls Burger momentarily but Burger frees himself.
Burger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soler wants to get back to his feet but Burger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Schalk Burger.
Burger closes the distance and clinches.
Burger connects with a knee to the head.
Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soler.
Burger slows down the pace here.
Burger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soler.
Soler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burger smiles and moves away.
Soler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soler fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schalk Burger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Soler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Soler does no damage.
Soler clinches.
Burger working Soler over with knees to the body.
Burger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soler regains guard immediately.
Burger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soler is trying to keep Burger in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger content to stall in guard here.
Burger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burger has managed to get both his arms back between Soler's legs - danger averted.
Soler is wriggling around but Burger manages to pass to half guard.
Soler is trying to escape back to his feet but Burger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger just content to control the position.
Soler is looking to regain half guard here but Burger keeps moving and retains side control.
Burger remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Schalk Burger.
Soler has managed to clinch.
Soler fails to pull guard.
Soler blocks a body shot from Burger.
Burger has Soler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soler tumbling to the mat - Burger dives into Soler's guard.
Burger gets to his feet - Soler follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soler.
Fidel Soler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger shoots in and gets a takedown into Soler's guard.
Soler working a defensive guard but Burger passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burger in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burger uses his free foot to push down on Soler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schalk Burger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Soler's cut.
That's time! Burger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Burger darts in and clinches Soler up against the cage.
Soler misses with a body punch.
Burger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Soler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burger stalling.
Soler has Burger pressed against the cage.
Schalk Burger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burger manages to break the clinch.
Soler throws a lazy head kick
and Burger counters with a single leg into guard. Soler didn't expect that.
Soler keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger wants to control from the top but Soler keeps moving.
Soler controls Burger momentarily but Burger frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Schalk Burger just wasn't active enough.
Soler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burger's guard.
Soler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soler moves into the clinch.
Soler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burger wants to control from the top but Soler keeps moving.
Burger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soler keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schalk Burger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soler.
Burger thows a body shot but no joy.
Burger instigates a clinch.
Soler manages to break the clinch.
Soler misses with a takedown attempt
and Burger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soler's knee momentarily.
Soler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soler swats away the attempt to clinch by Burger.
Burger is looking to clinch but Soler is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler darts in and clinches Burger up against the cage.
Burger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soler prevents it.
Burger has Soler pressed against the cage.
Soler blocks an elbow strike.
Burger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schalk Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Soler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fidel Soler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schalk Burger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schalk Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schalk Burger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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