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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smoky Burger (ranked 6406 p4p, 4738 weight class) and Donavon Juper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juper has chosen Walk-Pantera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm 20 170 0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm 25 162 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Intelligent |
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Decent wrestler Brawler Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smoky Burger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donavon Juper! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juper clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the cage. Juper decides to pull guard. Burger throws an elbow that misses. Juper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burger's guard. Nice move by Juper! Juper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Burger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Juper won't allow Burger to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juper wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position. Juper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Juper is controlling him. Juper showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Juper 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. Juper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burger is keeping the position for now.
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. Juper won't allow Burger to get back to his feet. Juper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Juper throwing strikes from guard but Burger blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Juper rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage. Burger is trying to break free. Juper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Burger bucks up and tries to throw Juper off but instead Juper has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juper is looking for the choke from the back position but Burger is controlling his hands well. Juper is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A bit of a pause in the action here. Juper controlling the positon. Burger is trying to get back to his feet but Juper has full control of the position and if anything, Burger has just worked his way into a worse spot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donavon Juper dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Juper moves into range and clinches up with Burger. Juper pulls guard effortlessly. Juper tries to land a sweep but no joy. Juper controlling Burger's posture. Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Juper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burger's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juper stops Burger from standing up. Juper wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juper prevents Burger from getting back to his feet. Juper looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Donavon Juper has got the better of the ground game so far. Juper is continuing to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Burger wants to stand and escape but Juper is having none of it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Juper is looking to stand up but Burger won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Juper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juper showed some decent athleticism there. Juper controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Burger is looking to escape. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Burger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Juper works the jab nicely. Burger misses with a low kick.
Juper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Juper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burger was covering up waiting for the punch and Juper finishes the takedown easily into guard. Burger being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burger wants to stand and escape but Juper is having none of it. Burger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Juper passes Burger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donavon Juper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Burger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Juper darts in and clinches Burger up against the cage. Juper manages to pull guard.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Burger wants to control from the top but Juper keeps moving. Juper is pulling down on Burger's head to control his posture. Juper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Juper. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juper wants to stand up but Burger is controlling him. Juper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Burger trying to move into half guard but instead Juper has managed to sweep! Juper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Burger is looking to stand up but Juper isn't so interested in that idea. Juper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two 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. Burger can't keep his opponent in guard - Juper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Juper not landing any meaningful shots this time. Juper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Juper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Juper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Juper dives in and scores a takedown into Burger's guard. Juper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Juper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Juper stays in close to Burger's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smoky Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Donavon Juper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Juper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burger to the ground. Juper is now in Burger's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Donavon Juper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Juper 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 Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donavon Juper! During a confident post fight interview, Donavon Juper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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