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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krist Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Duty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains-Man In The Box. Heavy Duty has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krist Burton's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krist Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heavy Duty!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duty has managed to clinch.
Duty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burton uses from the top position.
Duty controlling Burton's posture.
Duty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burton manages to get himself to full guard.
Duty looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Duty is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Duty tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burton controls his leg.
Duty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burton won't allow Duty to pass to mount.
Duty should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Duty is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heavy Duty wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duty shoots in and gets a takedown into Burton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton keeping full guard, as Duty tries to pass.
Duty passes Burton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton has a hand on Duty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Duty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Duty lands a heavy elbow.
Duty controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duty landing strikes from the mount.
Duty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duty lands a big shot there that rocks Burton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Duty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duty misses with a body kick.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duty moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duty throws an elbow but misses.
Duty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burton is pressed up against the cage. Duty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burton down to the mat. Burton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burton instigates a clinch.
Duty breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duty counters with a head kick.
Burton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burton wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burton is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duty scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Burton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duty is trying to work for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
Burton seems to have got his legs back now.
Duty wants to pass to mount but Burton is defending the position.
Heavy Duty has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Duty is going to stand back up.
Duty trying to control from half guard but Burton is working away.
Duty trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well.
Duty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burton sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duty is taking a breather. Burton 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heavy Duty wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Duty.
Burton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duty fails to pull guard.
Krist Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavy Duty.
Duty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burton jumps into guard, dragging Duty to the mat.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Duty from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duty is one step ahead there.
Duty trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heavy Duty wasn't active enough on the ground.
Duty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duty is thwarting Burton's attempts to control the position.
Duty lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Duty 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burton!
Duty scoring with punches and elbows.
Burton is not content to let Duty control the position.
Duty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duty decides to stand back up.
Duty misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duty clinches up against the cage.
Duty breaks from the clinch.
Duty shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duty shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krist Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavy Duty.
Duty blocks a head kick by Burton.
Duty shoots in for a double leg but Burton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duty has a takedown stuffed.
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krist Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton clinches up against the cage.
Burton wants to take the fight to the mat but Duty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duty jumps guard and drags Burton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burton throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duty keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duty punching from the bottom.
Burton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duty is trying to maintain the position but Burton is very close to passing his half guard.
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duty keeps working.
Duty wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Duty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duty defends it well.
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duty defends it well.
Burton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duty defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burton.
Krist Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heavy Duty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burton has gone for a leg lock! Duty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Duty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duty 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Duty!
Krist Burton was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah uhm sorry bout that. '.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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