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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PO Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes into the arena with Мы расправи blaring out of the sound system. Burn has chosen Animal i have become as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PO Burn!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov thows a leg kick but Burn checks it
and Burn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zotov tries to sprawl but Burn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zotov is trying to maintain the position but Burn is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zotov is looking to improve his position.
Burn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zotov wants to control but Burn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burn wants to pass the guard but Zotov is defending well.
Burn is taking a breather. Zotov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zotov trying to control from the bottom.
Burn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov controlling the position for now.
Zotov is looking for a sweep. Burn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burn throwing shots but Zotov is blocking nicely.
Zotov trying to control here.
Burn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zotov is positioning himself well to prevent Burn advancing to mount.
Zotov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burn is looking to work some ground and pound but Zotov has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov managing to control the position.
Burn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burn postures up in Zotov's guard and throws a big left but Zotov blocks it.
Burn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zotov controls Burn momentarily but Burn frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burn lands a couple of elbows.
Burn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zotov is trying to keep Burn in close.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Burn from controlling successfully.
Burn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Burn landing with the ground and pound.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Burn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burn throws a big right hand that misses.
Zotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zotov 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.
Burn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burn wanted to stand there but Zotov had control of the position.
Zotov is trying to keep Burn in close.
Burn throwing strikes from guard but Zotov blocks nicely.
Zotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn scoring with some ground and pound.
Zotov trying to keep a closed guard but Burn is proving a slippery customer.
Burn postures up in Zotov's guard and throws a big left but Zotov blocks it.
Burn forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burn connects with a nice short shot to Zotov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burn trying to control the action but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Zotov is pressing down on Burn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Burn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Burn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PO Burn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zotov is looking to chop away at Burn's legs.
Burn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zotov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
Zotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Burn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burn.
Burn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zotov regains guard.
Zotov is trying to control the position but Burn postures up.
Burn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zotov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burn stopping the sweep attempt from Zotov.
Zotov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn is fighting to break Zotov's control of his arms but Zotov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maksim Zotov.
Zotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burn.
Maksim Zotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burn forces Zotov back against the cage and clinches.
Zotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burn can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burn has hold of one of Zotov's legs. Zotov is fighting the takedown attempt but Burn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burn won't allow Zotov to sweep him here.
Zotov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO Burn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maksim Zotov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zotov moves away from the strike by Burn.
Burn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burn showed some decent athleticism there.
Burn thows a huge punch but Zotov dodges it nicely.
Burn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zotov trying to control here.
Zotov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zotov 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.
Zotov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zotov controls Burn momentarily but Burn frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burn is one step ahead there.
Burn is working Zotov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burn landing some decent shots from guard.
Burn postures up and lands a big shot to Zotov's brow.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Burn throws a big elbow that misses.
Zotov has his foot on Burn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burn works his way back into a safe position though.
Zotov is pulling down on Burn's head to control his posture.
Burn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zotov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burn looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zotov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zotov 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.
Zotov is trying to keep Burn in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PO Burn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zotov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burn is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zotov.
Burn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burn tries to pass to full mount but Zotov defends it.
Burn is nestled in close to Zotov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zotov tries to roll over but Burn keeps him under control.
Zotov trying to get back to full guard but Burn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Burn breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zotov tries to hold on but Burn pushes him away.
Burn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zotov?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burn trying to control but Zotov is having none of it.
Burn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zotov is surviving well by controlling Burn's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn landing shots from mount.
Zotov taking shots to the head.
Zotov wants to hold on but Burn pushes him away.
Burn unloading with bombs!
Burn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zotov hang on?
Burn breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zotov tries to hold on but Burn pushes him away.
Burn breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burn working Zotov over with strikes here.
Burn lands a big shot there that rocks Zotov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burn controlling from mount.
Burn unloading with bombs!
Burn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burn lands a big elbow.
Burn with good strikes from the mount here!
Burn scoring with strikes but Zotov is staying in there.
Burn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zotov's face.
Burn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burn avoids the attempt from Zotov to control.
Zotov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zotov is trying to control but can't.
Burn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burn is working for a kimura but Zotov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to control but Burn is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksim Zotov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zotov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burn clinches up with Zotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Zotov misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burn avoids a wild elbow strike from Zotov.
Burn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burn.
Burn lands a nice shot to the body.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Burn.
Zotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burn has clasped his hands together around Zotov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Burn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zotov struggling a bit here.
Burn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zotov taking a bit of punishment here - Burn scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zotov some visible discomfort.
PO Burn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
PO Burn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PO Burn!
A very excited looking PO Burn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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