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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Burns (ranked 3107 p4p, 4068 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 386 p4p, 497 weight class). Cormier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Face the Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Burns.
Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
Burns wriggles free and stands up.
Burns closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cormier looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Burns just leaning against Cormier, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Burns tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns is defending well.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Burns.
Burns keeps control of Cormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cormier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cormier being controlled against the cage.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off.
That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier can't break the clinch.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Cormier looks winded!
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier misses with a straight left.
Burns gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Burns pushes Cormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burns moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns has Cormier pressed against the cage.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
Burns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Cormier tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Cormier back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns darts in trying to clinch
and Cormier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns kicks Cormier off and gets back to his feet.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Cormier breaks away and moves out of range.
Cormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cormier is on him like a limpet, forcing Burns back against the cage.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns stalling the fight.
Benny Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns stalls.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Burns.
Daniel Cormier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Cormier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Burns!
A less than humble Benny Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'.
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hype
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