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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
31 - 16 - 0 |
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218 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy body kick from Burns Jr
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns Jr throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith thumps Burns Jr with a low kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Burns Jr seems unphased.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick!
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith catches Burns Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses the jab.
Burns Jr misses with the body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr motions for Smith to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Burns Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns Jr thinking.
Burns Jr is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns Jr is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Burns Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Burns Jr crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Burns Jr back to his feet!
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith jabs Burns Jr right on the nose. Burns Jr blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Burns Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Burns Jr sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tim Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smith swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith punishes Burns Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith cracks Burns Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Smith swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns Jr's knee momentarily.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns Jr on the side of the head.
Burns Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith keeps Burns Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Burns Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr misses with the body kick
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Burns Jr toppling to the canvas! Burns Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burns Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burns Jr sprawling to the canvas! Burns Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Burns Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Burns Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Burns Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Smith lands a big uppercut and Burns Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns Jr looks OK. Smith waves Burns Jr back to his feet!
Smith drives through and clinches with Burns Jr against the cage.
Burns Jr misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith drops Burns Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Burns Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Smith throws a big uppercut that drops Burns Jr! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burns Jr lies dazed against the cage as Smith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Smith thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Simba Burns Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'much respect to Zivic and his manager and this organization for this special opportunity. No excuses, I had a great camp and lost fair and square to an awesome fighter and man. Congrats.'.
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