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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Burks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Burks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlito Brigante!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brigante tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Burks.
Burks trying to control.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but Burks has full control of the position and if anything, Brigante has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burks trying to control momentarily.
Burks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brigante doesn't escape.
Brigante trying to get back to his feet but Burks is in full control for now.
Burks is riding his opponent, not letting Brigante buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brigante trying to get back to his feet but Burks is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burks is riding his opponent, not letting Brigante buck him off.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but Burks has full control of the position and if anything, Brigante has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brigante.
Brigante staying busy and making it hard for Burks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but Burks has full control of the position and if anything, Brigante has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Burks biding his time, controlling Brigante.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burks wants to control the position but Brigante frees himself and scrambles - Burks manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burks throws a body punch but Brigante moves out of range.
Brigante tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brigante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burks somewhat.
Brigante tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burks has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks darts in looking for a takedown but Brigante gets double underhooks and turns Burks into the cage.
Brigante is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burks rushes Brigante and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burks is trying to stall.
Brigante prevents Burks from breaking the clinch.
Brigante has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Burks manages to escape to his feet.
Burks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brigante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burks somewhat.
Burks darts in looking for a takedown but Brigante gets double underhooks and turns Burks into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brigante sprawls well initially but Burks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet.
Brigante is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brigante can do to turn this around?
Burks has closed the distance and engaged Brigante in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brigante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burks clinches.
Brigante letting Burks take a breather here.
Burks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brigante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brigante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burks!
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet.
Burks laying and praying for a moment but Brigante takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brigante is trying to stand back up but Burks is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burks scores with a takedown into Brigante's guard.
Burks looking to sit in guard and control but Brigante gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brigante wants to control from the top but Burks keeps moving.
Gordon Burks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brigante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burks is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brigante manages to avoid it.
Burks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brigante was covering up waiting for the punch and Burks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burks is standing up over Brigante. Brigante looks to escape but Burks dives into side control.
Brigante is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burks staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante is trying to buck Burks off.
Burks just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet but Burks drags him back down.
Burks is looking to take a break and control but Brigante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burks misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Burks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Burks!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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