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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kambosos Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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151 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Micheal Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Kambosos Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
Kambosos Jr misses with a double jab
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch.
Burton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kambosos Jr up against the cage.
Burton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kambosos Jr's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton manages to break the clinch.
Kambosos Jr misses with the combination.
It appears Burton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kambosos Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Burton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kambosos Jr has wrist control.
Burton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kambosos Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kambosos Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kambosos Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burton.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Kambosos Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burton.
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George Kambosos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kambosos Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kambosos Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Kambosos Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Burton counters by clinching up.
Burton breaks the clinch.
Kambosos Jr lands a nice hook to Burton's body. Burton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kambosos Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kambosos Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kambosos Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kambosos Jr did well to prevent Burton getting side control.
Kambosos Jr looks winded!
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!
Kambosos Jr pushes Burton off looking to stand but Burton dives back in and keeps control.
Kambosos Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burton is nestled in close to Kambosos Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Burton connects with a nice short shot to Kambosos Jr's temple.
Burton slows the pace down in half guard.
Kambosos Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kambosos Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kambosos Jr throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Burton is looking to counter the offense by Kambosos Jr and move into the clinch.
Kambosos Jr misses with a wild combination.
Burton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kambosos Jr avoids it.
Kambosos Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kambosos Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kambosos Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambosos Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton counters by clinching up.
Burton avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr is trying to break free.
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Kambosos Jr as he connects with a hook.
Kambosos Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burton is defended easily by Kambosos Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burton lands in his opponent's guard.
Burton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kambosos Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burton landing with the ground and pound.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand and escape but Burton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burton lands a couple of digs.
Burton is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kambosos Jr is breathing heavily.
Burton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kambosos Jr tries to kick Burton off in order to stand up. Burton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton takes a little break here. Kambosos Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burton working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burton connects with a decent elbow.
Micheal Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton working the head with strikes.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burton cracks Kambosos Jr with a big right hand but Kambosos Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burton slows the pace down.
Burton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Burton stalls from top position.
Kambosos Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Micheal Burton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Burton tries to clinch there but Kambosos Jr circles away.
Burton wants to clinch up but Kambosos Jr keeps it at a distance.
Kambosos Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burton.
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kambosos Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burton if he has to take too many more of those.
Kambosos Jr scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kambosos Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Kambosos Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kambosos Jr!
Kambosos Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Burton happy to just control the position for now.
Burton lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Burton.
Burton taking a breather here.
Kambosos Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kambosos Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burton.
Burton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kambosos Jr some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burton staying calm.
Burton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burton cracks Kambosos Jr with a big right hand but Kambosos Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burton dominates the positioning.
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.
An elbow from Burton crashes against the mat.
Kambosos Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burton dominates the positioning.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kambosos Jr misses with an uppercut
and Burton moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burton.
Burton just leaning against Kambosos Jr, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burton, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Burton!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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