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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 Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes into the arena with Thuggish Ruggish Bone blaring out of the sound system. Thrym has chosen We Are - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
37 - 18 - 1 |
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195 cm
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216 lbs
22 - 4 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Thrym counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns Jr shrugs it off.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns Jr's sensitive parts.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Burns Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Jab from Thrym.
Thrym lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrym is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donk. Burns Jr catches Thrym right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
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.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns Jr pinned against the cage. Burns Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Thrym misses with a left hand
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrym really felt that one!
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Thrym finds it's target.
Thrym closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns Jr circles away.
Simba Burns Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rung Thrym.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym misses with the combination.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thrym.
Simba Burns Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns Jr.
Thrym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Thrym bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns Jr's head backwards.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym 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.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns Jr but Burns Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thrym lands with a nice combination. Burns Jr backs away looking to recover.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns Jr as he jumps to the side.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Thrym was just out of range.
Thrym tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrym has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrym throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thrym moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns Jr as he jumps to the side.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thrym throws a head kick that Burns Jr semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym works Burns Jr's body with a nice hook.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Jab by Thrym.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrym.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Thrym is looking to land body kicks.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrym thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but Burns Jr seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Thrym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns Jr won't be happy with that.
Burns Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrym controlling from side mount.
Burns Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Burns Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Thrym thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Thrym trying to control the action but Burns Jr is working from the bottom.
Thrym working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thrym moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns Jr tries to hold on but Thrym pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns Jr is looking to improve his position but Thrym isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burns Jr is trying to stand back up but Thrym is controlling him
Thrym is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thrym trying to control the action but Burns Jr is working from the bottom.
Burns Jr tries to get to full guard but Thrym has control of the leg.
Burns Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thrym.
Burns Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrym.
Thrym content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thrym stops Burns Jr from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thrym prevents Burns Jr from improving his position.
Thrym trying to pass the guard but Burns Jr defending well.
Burns Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Thrym.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thrym looks to move away, Burns Jr throws a big counter combo but Thrym just gets out of the way.
Thrym throws a nice head kick!
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Thrym replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Thrym has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrym bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns Jr walks into a left hand.
Thrym getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Thrym. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrym scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Burns Jr.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well.
Thrym sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym throws a low kick, looking for Burns Jr's leg but Burns Jr calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrym.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses the jab.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with an open hand slap.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym blocks a leg kick.
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Thrym lands an overhand right.
Thrym fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrym.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrym crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Thrym gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Thrym manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thrym lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Thrym misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Thrym.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym really dominated 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.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to throw a body kick
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Thrym slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrym takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym throws a counter combo.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns Jr back to the cage. Thrym follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Thrym counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr scores with the left hand. Thrym knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Thrym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Thrym throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thrym darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thrym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown but Burns Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrym misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Thrym is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
And Thrym tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Burns Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Burns Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Thrym lands with a cross.
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Burns Jr. No joy for Thrym on that attempt.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Thrym thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr jabs Thrym right on the nose. Thrym blinks but takes it well.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
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!
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Crunch! Burns Jr slams his shin into Thrym's torso.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Thrym.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrym avoided it.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Thrym misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr connects with a jab.
Thrym slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thrym scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Thrym misses the jab.
Burns Jr with a jab.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns Jr swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simba Burns Jr.
Well Thrym 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rung Thrym tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.
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