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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Bobberson.
Bobberson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobberson fails to land the takedown.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bobberson misses with a series of wild punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bobberson.
Burton is looking to reverse the position.
Bobberson lands a nice forearm strike.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Bobberson tries for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burton is trying to control. Bobberson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobberson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burton's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Burton tries to escape but Bobberson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is working hard here to advance position.
Bobberson avoiding Burton 's attempts to control his hands.
Burton can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobberson looking for the RNC.
Burton tries to roll but Bobberson sticks to his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bobberson is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bobberson to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Bobberson has control of the leg.
Bobberson wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson prevents Burton from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton controlling the position for now.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bobberson is working away from the top position though.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobberson is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
Bobberson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burton sees it coming and defends easily.
Burton moves into full guard.
Bobberson drops back looking for a leg! Burton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burton manages to kick Bobberson off! Bobberson jumps back into Burton's guard.
Bobberson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bobberson drops back looking for a leg! Burton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burton manages to kick Bobberson off! Bobberson jumps back into Burton's guard.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobberson.
Burton is trying to keep Bobberson in close.
Burton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burton 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.
Bobberson passes Burton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bobberson is working for a submission of some sort.
Burton tries to roll over but Bobberson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control but Bobberson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobberson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bobberson is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bobberson to get the leverage.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobberson seems to be working for a kimura but Burton defends the submission attempt.
Bobberson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burton!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton is trying desperately to improve position.
Burton tries to hold on but Bobberson postures up.
Bobberson looking to finish Burton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bobberson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bobberson avoids the head kick by Burton.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burton as he jumps to the side.
Bobberson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burton did well to prevent Bobberson getting side control.
Bobberson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
Burton gets full guard.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bobberson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bobberson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobberson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burton dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Bobberson working for a triangle but Burton defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobberson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burton is aware though and is defending well.
Burton trying to control but Bobberson is working from the bottom.
Bobberson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton wants to control from the top but Bobberson keeps moving.
Billy Bobberson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobberson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burton.
Burton passes Bobberson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bobberson actively working from the bottom here.
Bobberson wants to control but Burton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobberson manages to get to full guard.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Bobberson is keeping the position.
Bobberson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton preventing the sweep.
Bobberson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bobberson is breathing heavily.
Burton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton pushes down on Bobberson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bobberson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bobberson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bobberson is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burton winds up and cracks Bobberson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobberson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burton thows a huge punch but Bobberson dodges it nicely.
Burton prevents Bobberson from improving his position.
Burton seems to be looking for submissions.
Bobberson is pressing down on Burton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobberson is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bobberson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bobberson is desperately trying to improve his position but Burton has a good base and remains in mount.
Bobberson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bobberson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton 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.
BOOM! Burton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bobberson is squirming around, avoiding Burton's attempts to control the action.
Burton cracks Bobberson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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 Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bobberson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bobberson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burton is out of range and Bobberson settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Bobberson looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton looks to throw the jab but Bobberson is out of range.
Bobberson tries to score with a low kick but Burton moves his leg out of the way.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobberson wants to slow Burton down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Bobberson tenderised Burton's leg. Burton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobberson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burton is looking to clinch but Bobberson is avoiding it.
Bobberson cracks Burton with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson throws a front kick aimed at Burton's knee but Burton avoids it well.
Burton misses with a straight right.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Bobberson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton throws a leg kick but Bobberson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bobberson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Bobberson throws a head kick that Burton semi-blocks.
It looks like Jack Burton has been cut.
Bobberson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bobberson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bobberson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bobberson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobberson shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bobberson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton postures up and lands a big shot to Bobberson's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control from the top but Bobberson keeps moving.
Bobberson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bobberson wants to improve his position but Burton is controlling well.
Bobberson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burton uses his free foot to push down on Bobberson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bobberson.
Bobberson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burton looking to finish Bobberson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bobberson!
Bobberson is rocked!
Burton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bobberson is still in real trouble! Can Burton finish him?
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bobberson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bobberson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Burton land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Burton stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sublime Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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