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CFL 1: Burns vs. Rampage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 Author Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes into the arena with Thuggish Ruggish Bone blaring out of the sound system. 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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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
4 - 1 - 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Author Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Calzaghe misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Calzaghe misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to bum rush Calzaghe with a series of wild strikes but Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns Jr fails to land the takedown.
Burns Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Calzaghe misses its intended target.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calzaghe is looking to clinch but Burns Jr is avoiding it.
Calzaghe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Calzaghe avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
Calzaghe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calzaghe takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Calzaghe's guard.
Burns Jr is looking to advance position but Calzaghe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Burns Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Burns Jr just trying to survive but Calzaghe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr staying busy and making it hard for Calzaghe to control.
Burns Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Calzaghe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr tries to get to full guard but Calzaghe has control of the leg.
Burns Jr trying to get back to full guard but Calzaghe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Burns Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burns Jr stands and throws Calzaghe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burns Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Calzaghe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calzaghe regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Calzaghe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns Jr wants to take a breather but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Calzaghe is trying to stand up here but Burns Jr is controlling him well.
Burns Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Calzaghe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns Jr thows a huge punch but Calzaghe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calzaghe slips under a jab.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Author Calzaghe has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Calzaghe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calzaghe is rocked!
Calzaghe checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr thumps Calzaghe with a low kick.
Calzaghe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr lands a big head kick that sends Calzaghe tumbling to the mat! Burns Jr takes a step backwards and waves Calzaghe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calzaghe is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns Jr finish him?
Calzaghe drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Calzaghe just on the top of the head. Calzaghe drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Calzaghe - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simba Burns Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew has chosen Dirty House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Kalle Kinkeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew throws out a loose jab but Kinkeri uses good head movement to avoid it.
LePew takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Pierre LePew has been cut.
LePew misses with a straight left.
Kinkeri throws a sloppy head kick and LePew moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from LePew misses the target.
LePew moves out of range as Kinkeri throws a body kick.
Kinkeri throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinkeri looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
LePew scores with a three punch combo!
LePew circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kinkeri.
LePew loads up on a big right hand but Kinkeri slips the punch.
Kinkeri misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LePew throws a looping overhand right but Kinkeri ducks down to avoid it.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew gets a double leg takedown into Kinkeri's guard.
LePew scoring with some ground and pound.
LePew is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinkeri has wrist control.
Kinkeri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LePew trying to control but Kinkeri is working from the bottom.
Kinkeri wants to sweep here but LePew controlling him for the moment.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Kinkeri is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LePew throws a big right hand that misses.
LePew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LePew throwing strikes from guard but Kinkeri blocks nicely.
LePew scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LePew pushing down on Kinkeri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kinkeri is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew is stalling here. Kinkeri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! LePew seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kinkeri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
LePew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew sneaks back into half guard.
LePew wants to control but Kinkeri is keeping busy.
LePew wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LePew is looking for a sweep. Kinkeri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kalle Kinkeri.
LePew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kinkeri sprawls well. Kinkeri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LePew gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew throws a right hand that Kinkeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kinkeri also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LePew checks a leg kick.
LePew throws a leg kick which misses Kinkeri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kinkeri tries to avoid it.
No joy there for LePew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LePew misses with a two punch combination.
Kinkeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LePew.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePew looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinkeri is just out of range.
Kinkeri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kinkeri connects with an inside leg kick.
LePew works the jab nicely.
Kinkeri lands with a nice body punch.
Kinkeri misses with an uppercut.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
LePew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kinkeri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LePew. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew swings for the body but Kinkeri moves out of range.
Kinkeri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LePew counters with a three punch combo that has Kinkeri backing up. Kinkeri nods at LePew to acknowledge the strikes.
LePew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LePew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkeri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LePew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierre LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kinkeri takes one on the button.
Kalle Kinkeri is winning the standup battle so far.
LePew shoots in for a double leg but Kinkeri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LePew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by LePew.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinkeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
LePew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinkeri defending well though.
LePew is keen to just control but Kinkeri is a slippery customer.
LePew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinkeri defends it well.
LePew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LePew is pressing down on Kinkeri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kinkeri is holding on for now.
LePew is thwarting Kinkeri's attempts to control the position.
Kinkeri is holding on to half guard well.
LePew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinkeri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
LePew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pierre LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalle Kinkeri just wasn't active enough.
LePew throws a looping overhand right but Kinkeri ducks down to avoid it.
Kinkeri is looking to land body kicks.
Kinkeri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kinkeri misses with a hook.
Kinkeri misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
LePew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kinkeri but Kinkeri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalle Kinkeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre LePew.
LePew shoots for a double leg takedown but Kinkeri sprawls well. He's pushed LePew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkeri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kinkeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre LePew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LePew 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.
Kinkeri wants to sweep here but LePew controlling him for the moment.
Kinkeri keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
LePew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kinkeri dives on top into guard.
LePew looking for a guillotine here but Kinkeri defends easily.
LePew keeping moving, preventing Kinkeri from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LePew misses the jab.
Kinkeri scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LePew to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kinkeri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LePew is desperately trying to improve his position but Kinkeri has a good base and remains in mount.
Kinkeri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LePew is looking to escape.
Kinkeri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LePew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kinkeri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LePew is looking to escape.
Kalle Kinkeri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kinkeri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LePew closes the distance and clinches up with Kinkeri, looking for a takedown. LePew pushes Kinkeri against the cage but Kinkeri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick from Kinkeri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kalle Kinkeri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kinkeri throws a front kick aimed at LePew's knee but LePew avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Kinkeri scores with a head kick.
Kinkeri lands an overhand right.
Kinkeri throws a poor cross that misses
and LePew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LePew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kinkeri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LePew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but LePew moves out of range.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LePew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinkeri tries to avoid it but LePew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinkeri to the ground. Kinkeri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kinkeri takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LePew scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinkeri misses the target.
Kinkeri throws a hook but LePew avoids it easily.
LePew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinkeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LePew loads up on a big right hand but Kinkeri slips the punch.
Kinkeri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LePew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kinkeri scrambles back to his feet.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LePew lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
LePew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kinkeri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LePew somewhat.
Kalle Kinkeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre LePew.
LePew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LePew.
Kinkeri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LePew.
Kinkeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkeri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LePew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinkeri.
LePew moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinkeri misses with a straight left.
Kinkeri throws a chopping leg kick but LePew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kinkeri throws a low kick but LePew moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinkeri misses with a body shot.
Kinkeri throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri throws a big shot that misses.
Kinkeri throws a quick inside leg kick.
LePew gets a double leg takedown into Kinkeri's guard.
Kinkeri keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
LePew won't allow Kinkeri to sweep him here.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinkeri is keeping the position for now.
LePew throws a strike but Kinkeri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kinkeri blocks a body shot from LePew.
Kinkeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LePew's elbow.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinkeri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
LePew has had enough of the clinch but Kinkeri keeps him there for the moment.
Kinkeri lands a knee to 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!
LePew avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
LePew goes for a takedown attempt but Kinkeri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kinkeri had his way with Pierre LePew in that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kinkeri walks into a stiff left hand from LePew.
Kinkeri misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Kinkeri.
LePew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LePew duly obliges.
LePew throws a combination. Kinkeri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kinkeri throws a series of punches but LePew moves out of range.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LePew gets a takedown into half guard.
Kinkeri is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew trying to pass the guard but Kinkeri defending well.
LePew not doing much here.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Kinkeri is defending well.
LePew wants to take a breather but Kinkeri is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kinkeri tries to roll over but LePew keeps him under control.
LePew wants to free his trapped foot but Kinkeri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kinkeri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LePew.
LePew is looking to advance position but Kinkeri won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kinkeri misses the shot to the body.
Kinkeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
Kinkeri throws a hook but LePew blocks it.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick.
Kinkeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LePew.
LePew lands with a good body shot.
LePew misses with a wild combination.
LePew takes a swing at Kinkeri's ribcage but misses.
LePew throws a jab when Kinkeri was well out of range.
LePew with a jab.
LePew jabs at Kinkeri's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew misses the jab.
Kinkeri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but LePew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LePew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LePew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kinkeri lands a body shot.
Kinkeri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LePew misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LePew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinkeri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre LePew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LePew has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!
Pierre LePew is the new middleweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brad Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Speech Cobras. Fletcher is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. Brad Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Fletcher moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Fletcher cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Fletcher looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Fletcher moved out of range.
Fletcher misses with a straight right.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Fletcher shoots in.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brad Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Fletcher counters with a body kick that stops Burns in his tracks momentarily.
Fletcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fletcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Burns misses.
Fletcher misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Fletcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rmarkas Fletcher.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fletcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fletcher.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Fletcher with a hook.
Fletcher scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Fletcher throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns throws a leg kick but Fletcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Fletcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.
Fletcher tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fletcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fletcher throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fletcher throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Fletcher is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
Fletcher passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Burns is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fletcher with shots to the head and body - Burns looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fletcher punching from mount but Burns doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burns looks a forlorn figure.
Burns really wants to buck Fletcher off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher 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.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a leg kick but Fletcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fletcher doesn't seem phased though.
Fletcher tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Fletcher misses.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fletcher looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Fletcher misses with a right hand
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Fletcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns misses with a hook
and Fletcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fletcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fletcher lands with a shot to the body.
Fletcher misses with a straight right.
Brad Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fletcher's head backwards.
Fletcher staying out of range there.
Fletcher is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Fletcher catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fletcher.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Fletcher is looking to land body kicks.
Fletcher misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Fletcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Fletcher.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fletcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burns is trying to stand back up but Fletcher is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns tries to kick Fletcher off but Fletcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher works his way into side control.
Fletcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fletcher working the head with strikes.
Fletcher is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher is dominant here and he's now got Burns's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fletcher. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fletcher is persistently looking for the submission but Burns is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Fletcher manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Fletcher's leg but Fletcher calmly moves out of range.
Fletcher shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fletcher misses with a looping left.
Fletcher throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fletcher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fletcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fletcher walks into a straight right hand from Burns.
Fletcher missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fletcher misses the jab.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fletcher lands a jab to the head.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Fletcher.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Fletcher misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Fletcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Fletcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Fletcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fletcher slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Fletcher.
Burns is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burns bucks up and throws Fletcher to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fletcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fletcher throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher misses the jab.
Fletcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fletcher throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Fletcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fletcher slips under a jab.
Fletcher moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
Fletcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fletcher takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks the inside of Fletcher's front leg.
Burns defending well as Fletcher loads up on a big left hand.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Fletcher's ribs.
Burns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fletcher wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns wants to stand but Fletcher is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rmarkas Fletcher just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fletcher is defended easily by Burns.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Fletcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fletcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
Fletcher throws a big shot that misses.
Fletcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fletcher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Fletcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
Fletcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fletcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Fletcher pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rmarkas Fletcher.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Fletcher's knee but Fletcher avoids it well.
Burns misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Fletcher as he checks the leg kick.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Brad Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Fletcher throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fletcher lands a body shot.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Fletcher moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fletcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fletcher avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fletcher throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns slips under a jab from Fletcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fletcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns misses with a hook. Fletcher ducked under it nicely.
Burns swings for the body but Fletcher moves out of range.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Fletcher throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Burns had his way with Rmarkas Fletcher in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fletcher checks a leg kick.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fletcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Fletcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Fletcher's head.
Burns feints and then cracks Fletcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fletcher down.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Fletcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fletcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fletcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Fletcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fletcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Fletcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fletcher swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fletcher.
Fletcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Fletcher lands with a shot to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rmarkas Fletcher.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Fletcher is out of range.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Fletcher stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Fletcher misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Fletcher.
Burns lands with a slapping head kick.
Fletcher throws a big shot that misses.
Burns cracks Fletcher with a good jab.
Fletcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns wants to slow Fletcher down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Fletcher as he checks the leg kick.
Fletcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Fletcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fletcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Fletcher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Rmarkas Fletcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burns pushes Fletcher off looking to stand but Fletcher dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher controlling the pace.
Brad Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fletcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fletcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rmarkas Fletcher!
Rmarkas Fletcher is the new bantamweight champion!
Rmarkas Fletcher took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is my belt, the Champ is here! Who is next? '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Bradley Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Fedor Entrance Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampage Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Eugene Bradley Burns!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Burns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns works his foot free and advances to mount.
Burns is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Burns content just to control the position here.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burns is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns lands with some strikes.
It looks like Rampage Jackson has been cut.
Jackson wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns landing punches.
Rampage Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Burns looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Burns looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Burns working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rampage Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
Jeez, Rampage Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rampage Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eugene Bradley Burns!
Eugene Bradley Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
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