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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spitfire by The Prodigy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burgundy.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgundy as he jumps to the side.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Wentworth shoots in and drives through. Burgundy sprawls well.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burgundy gets back to half guard.
Burgundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wentworth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wentworth punching from mount but Burgundy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Burgundy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wentworth unloads with some shots from mount but Burgundy bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wentworth lands with some strikes.
Wentworth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burgundy is desperately trying to improve his position but Wentworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Wentworth unloads with some shots from mount but Burgundy bucks and avoids them well.
Burgundy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wentworth.
Burgundy tries to lock up and control but Wentworth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wentworth is working for a guillotine from mount but Burgundy frees his head quite easily.
Wentworth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Burgundy is working to get back to half guard.
Wentworth landing strikes from the mount and Burgundy is in trouble!
Wentworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wentworth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burgundy because Wentworth loaded up on that one.
Wentworth trying to control but Burgundy is having none of it.
Wentworth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wentworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wentworth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wentworth sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Burgundy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wentworth.
Burgundy is trying to escape the mount.
Wentworth unloads with some shots from mount but Burgundy bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burgundy is looking to escape.
Wentworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wentworth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wentworth lands a heavy elbow.
Wentworth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wentworth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burgundy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wentworth.
Burgundy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burgundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burgundy tries a low kick but Wentworth avoids it.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wentworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Wentworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Wentworth misses with a kick to the body.
Wentworth moves out of range as Burgundy throws a body kick.
Burgundy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wentworth misses the body punch
and Burgundy counters with a two punch combo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burgundy enables Wentworth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burgundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely.
Wentworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burgundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wentworth.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgundy is looking to stand up but Wentworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Wentworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wentworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wentworth throwing strikes but missing.
Wentworth trying to move into half guard but instead Burgundy has managed to sweep!
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgundy advances position into side control!
Burgundy working away.
Wentworth is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
Josh Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burgundy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ron Burgundy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burgundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wentworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Wentworth misses.
Burgundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burgundy lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth misses with a double jab.
Burgundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wentworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wentworth slips a jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wentworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wentworth misses with a hook.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wentworth.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentworth moves away.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Wentworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgundy looks to land a combination but Wentworth avoids it well.
Wentworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wentworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wentworth misses with a body kick.
Burgundy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wentworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wentworth is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth clinches up with Burgundy and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgundy is struggling to control the position.
Burgundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth is looking for a takedown.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Wentworth controls his hands.
Wentworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Wentworth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wentworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Ron Burgundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wentworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Wentworth's head but Wentworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wentworth is looking to land body kicks.
Wentworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wentworth throws an overhand right that lands on Burgundy's shoulder, as Burgundy tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
Wentworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burgundy sprawls well initially but Wentworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burgundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wentworth lands strikes from half guard.
Wentworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Burgundy dodges it nicely.
Wentworth wants to pass to mount but Burgundy is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Burgundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wentworth drops an elbow to the side of Burgundy's head.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
Wentworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burgundy can do to turn this around?
Wentworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wentworth is controlling the pace.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth prevents Burgundy from improving his position.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth winds up and cracks Burgundy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Wentworth.
Wentworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wentworth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wentworth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burgundy hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wentworth throws some wild stikes that Burgundy manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgundy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Wentworth with a series of wild strikes but Wentworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgundy avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Wentworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wentworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentworth.
Burgundy misses with a body shot.
Josh Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgundy but Burgundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body. Wentworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wentworth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth throws a low kick but Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wentworth moves into the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wentworth tries to pull guard but Burgundy won't allow it.
Wentworth tries to pull guard but Burgundy holds him up against the cage and eventually Wentworth drops back down to his feet.
Wentworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wentworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burgundy controlling the action here for a moment.
Burgundy lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Burgundy to work.
Burgundy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wentworth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Burgundy to the mat. Burgundy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Burgundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wentworth throws a strike but Burgundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgundy wants to stand but Wentworth is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth controls Burgundy momentarily but Burgundy frees himself.
Burgundy trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Wentworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wentworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ron Burgundy.
Burgundy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wentworth under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Burgundy misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wentworth. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy digs a good hook to Wentworth's body.
Burgundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Wentworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wentworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Burgundy checks a leg kick.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wentworth.
Wentworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgundy defends it nicely.
Wentworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Wentworth avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgundy.
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Burgundy as he connects with a hook.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Wentworth moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Josh Wentworth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wentworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burgundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut. Wentworth saw that one coming.
Wentworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgundy.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentworth moves away.
Burgundy clinches.
Burgundy lands a nice uppercut.
Wentworth blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wentworth.
Wentworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burgundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burgundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth throws a front kick aimed at Burgundy's knee but Burgundy avoids it well.
Wentworth is looking to wear down Burgundy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burgundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentworth is defended easily by Burgundy.
Wentworth lands with a right hand.
Burgundy staying out of range there.
Wentworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgundy tries to avoid it but Wentworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgundy to the ground. Burgundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body.
Wentworth throws a lazy right hand but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wentworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burgundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burgundy slips a jab and a cross from Wentworth.
Nice sprawl there from Burgundy as Wentworth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Burgundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wentworth's calf.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy connects with a jab.
Wentworth shoots in for a double leg but Burgundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentworth misses with a kick to the body.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burgundy sprawls well. Burgundy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wentworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgundy swings for the body but Wentworth moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Wentworth is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentworth manages to avoid it.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Burgundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgundy scores with a jab.
Burgundy throws a nice head kick!
Wentworth misses with a double jab
and Burgundy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burgundy digs a good hook to Wentworth's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burgundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wentworth. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy walks into a stiff left hand from Wentworth.
A solid body kick from Burgundy.
Burgundy ducks right into an uppercut from Wentworth.
Burgundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wentworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wentworth misses with a straight left.
Wentworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burgundy connects with a nice looking jab.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Wentworth's shoulder, as Wentworth tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy missing with a left hand there. Wentworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Burgundy thumps Wentworth with a low kick.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentworth shoots for a takedown but Burgundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wentworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burgundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Wentworth thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentworth clinches with his opponent.
Wentworth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgundy walks away with a smile on his face. Wentworth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burgundy darts in and clinches Wentworth up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Wentworth controls his hands.
Burgundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wentworth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Wentworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Wentworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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