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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Preston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, joe knockout!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
knockout is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Preston's half guard.
Preston looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Preston is trying to get back to full guard.
knockout performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Preston tries to roll over but knockout keeps him under control.
knockout controlling the action here.
knockout looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Preston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Preston tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
knockout looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
knockout looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
knockout passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Preston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
knockout controlling from the full mount.
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.
knockout lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
knockout wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
knockout pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
knockout controlling the pace for now.
knockout landing strikes from the mount.
knockout controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
knockout's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, joe knockout just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
knockout drives through with a takedown into guard.
knockout seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
knockout tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
knockout prevents Preston from getting back to his feet.
knockout tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
knockout trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
knockout controlling from the top position.
knockout wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe knockout dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
knockout scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
knockout decides to stand up, so the ref orders Preston to his feet.
knockout feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
knockout controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
knockout passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Preston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Preston is trying to control knockout's posture but knockout avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
knockout works to advance to full mount. Preston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Preston squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
knockout takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Preston is wriggling around trying to escape.
knockout looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Preston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two 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.
knockout content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston tries to reverse the position but knockout maintains control.
knockout looking to control and managing it successfully.
knockout tries to control but Preston wriggling away.
Preston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
knockout takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Preston is squirming around, avoiding knockout's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, joe knockout just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Preston throws a nice looking combination but knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
knockout throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Preston was covering up waiting for the punch and knockout finishes the takedown easily into guard.
knockout stops Preston from standing up.
knockout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Preston wants to stand up but knockout is controlling him.
knockout slips nicely into half guard.
knockout throwing shots but Preston is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe knockout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Preston misses.
knockout tries to bum rush Preston with a series of wild strikes but Preston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
knockout shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
knockout looking to control but Preston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
knockout sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that knockout has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
knockout is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
knockout looking to control and managing it successfully.
Preston is trying to escape the mount.
Preston is working hard here to advance position.
knockout controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
knockout takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Preston is looking to improve his position but knockout isn't that keen on the idea.
Dylan Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
knockout controlling the pace for now.
knockout prevents Preston from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
knockout takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Preston's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
knockout trying to control but he's not successful this time.
knockout prevents Preston from getting the reversal.
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.
Preston is trying to stand up.
Preston flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
knockout trying to control but Preston is having none of it.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
joe knockout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well knockout 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joe knockout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jo Jo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teli Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Jo Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Be friends. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jo Jo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teli Austin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Jo Jo Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jo Jo Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Austin pinned against the cage. Austin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Austin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jo Jo Junior moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin tries to bum rush Jo Jo Junior with a series of wild strikes but Jo Jo Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Jo Jo Junior's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jo Jo Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Austin.
Jo Jo Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin looks to land a combination but Jo Jo Junior avoids it well.
Austin throws a series of strikes that have Jo Jo Junior backpedaling.
It looks like Joey Jo Jo Junior has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Austin as he connects with a hook.
Austin gets caught flat footed, as Jo Jo Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jo Jo Junior trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jo Jo Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Austin tries to kick Jo Jo Junior off in order to stand up. Jo Jo Junior Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Austin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Austin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Austin looks gassed!
Jo Jo Junior stands up and beckons Austin to his feet.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Jo Jo Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jo Jo Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jo Jo Junior scores with a takedown into Austin's guard.
Austin is working an open guard so Jo Jo Junior takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Jo Jo Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Jo Jo Junior throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jo Jo Junior is just out of range.
Austin looks to land a combination but Jo Jo Junior avoids it well.
Jo Jo Junior slips a jab from Austin.
Jo Jo Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jo Jo Junior moves into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior can't get the takedown.
Jo Jo Junior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Austin blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jo Jo Junior leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Jo Jo Junior shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a hook.
Jo Jo Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Jo Jo Junior gets a clinch.
Jo Jo Junior has Austin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Austin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior trying to stall but Austin improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin is staying active underneath Jo Jo Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teli Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jo Jo Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jo Jo Junior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Austin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Austin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Austin wants to stand and escape but Jo Jo Junior is having none of it.
Jo Jo Junior gets to his feet - Austin follows without any prompting.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jo Jo Junior.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin tries to bum rush Jo Jo Junior with a series of wild strikes but Jo Jo Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Jo Jo Junior instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to drag Austin to the mat but Austin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jo Jo Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jo Jo Junior.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Jo Jo Junior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Austin wants to stand but Jo Jo Junior is controlling the position.
Jo Jo Junior pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jo Jo Junior is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jo Jo Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jo Jo Junior is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is trying to stand up here but Jo Jo Junior is controlling him well.
Jo Jo Junior trying to control the pace.
Austin is looking to escape.
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.
Jo Jo Junior wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joey Jo Jo Junior just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Austin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jo Jo Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jo Jo Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Austin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jo Jo Junior has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jo Jo Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jo Jo Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jo Jo Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jo Jo Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jo Jo Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Jo Jo Junior fails to land the takedown.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jo Jo Junior.
Austin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jo Jo Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jo Jo Junior gets to his feet - Austin follows without any prompting.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Jo Jo Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head.
Jo Jo Junior trying to control from half guard but Austin is working away.
Austin is trying to escape back to his feet but Jo Jo Junior uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Austin is trying to buck Jo Jo Junior off.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jo Jo Junior tries for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
Austin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jo Jo Junior is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jo Jo Junior fails to land the takedown.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jo Jo Junior dodges the punch combination from Austin.
Teli Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jo Jo Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jo Jo Junior off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jo Jo Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo Jo Junior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Jo Jo Junior finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jo Jo Junior trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is looking to stand up but Jo Jo Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey Jo Jo Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jo Jo Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jo Jo Junior is pushing down on Austin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Austin is fighting to maintain full guard but Jo Jo Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Jo Jo Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jo Jo Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Jo Jo Junior!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Howden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Howden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howden tries to clinch up.
Howden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howden is looking to clinch.
Bacon has managed to clinch.
Howden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bacon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Howden up against the cage.
Bacon avoiding damage as Howden throws knees to the body.
Bacon lands an elbow just above Howden 's eye.
It looks like Matt Howden has been cut.
Bacon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bacon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bacon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howden is breathing heavily.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Howden's face.
Bacon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Howden's face.
Bacon working Howden over with knees to the body.
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!
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Howden's face.
Howden is rocked!
Bacon drops Howden with a big knee straight up the middle! Howden is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Howden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matt Howden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bacon lands a big knee to the head and Howden goes down! Bacon pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Bacon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Delirium Trigger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ North!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North tries to clinch up.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
North shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for North!
Burns goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now North is on top in guard.
North wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and North defends well.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
North thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
North avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in North's guard.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! North slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.
North thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
North looking to pass the guard.
Burns pulls North in close to his closed guard and prevents North from doing any damage or advancing position.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by North, who protects the arm well.
North tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns works to advance to full mount. North defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Burns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and North is now in Burns's guard. A big mistake from Burns there, giving up the dominant position!
North postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
North is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
North looks gassed!
North trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think North should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Burns has tightened it up now! North should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Travis Burns!
Travis Burns retains his middleweight title!
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