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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucca Burt (ranked 3963 p4p, 5509 weight class) and Billy Bong (ranked 78 p4p, 182 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt looks to land a combination but Bong avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Burt. Those never looked like landing.
Bong counters with a body kick.
Burt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burt throws a right and a left that Bong avoids nicely.
Bong defending well as Burt loads up on a big left hand.
Burt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bong counters by moving into the clinch.
Burt wants to take the fight to the mat but Bong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bong tries for a takedown but Burt manages to get underhooks.
Burt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bong's elbow.
Burt tries to circle away but Bong has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt jumps guard but Bong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burt is trying to pull guard but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucca Burt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burt is working for takedown but Bong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bong jumps into guard, dragging Burt to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt wants to stand but Bong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bong striking off his back.
Bong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bong has escaped and now he's on top!
Burt working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
Burt is really struggling to control Bong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burt is trying to keep Bong in close.
Bong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burt dives on top into guard.
Burt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bong, up you get!
Bong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bong is standing up over Burt. Burt looks to escape but Bong dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burt is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Burt is defending well.
Burt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bong decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong shoots in and bounces Burt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burt working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Bong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bong dives in and grabs Burt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burt pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.
Bong moves into the clinch.
Burt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bong tries to pull guard but Burt holds him up against the cage and eventually Bong drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucca Burt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bong.
Bong dodges the punch combination from Burt.
Burt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burt takes a swing at Bong's ribcage but misses.
Burt misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong.
Lucca Burt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but Burt shows good takedown defense.
Burt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bong's head.
Burt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucca Burt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Burt does no damage.
Bong unleashes a big counter combination but Burt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burt misses with a wild combination.
Burt looks to throw the jab but Bong is out of range.
Burt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bong.
Bong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burt regains guard immediately.
Bong wants to control from the top but Burt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong stands up from Burt's guard - Bong perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong dodges the punch combination from Burt.
Bong slips a jab from Burt.
Burt lunges at Bong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bong's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Burt. Those never looked like landing.
Bong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burt.
Lucca Burt is winning the standup battle so far.
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Burt.
Bong gets control of Burt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burt cracks Bong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong with the counter takedown but Burt avoids it easily.
Burt looks to throw the jab but Bong is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong clinches up against the cage.
Bong decides to pull guard.
Bong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burt prevents Bong from getting back to his feet.
Burt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bong is controlling Burt's posture.
Bong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burt is controlling him.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bong, up you get!
Burt misses with a straight left.
No luck for Bong with that takedown attempt.
Burt misses with a combination
and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bong.
Burt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burt is trying to force a seperation but Bong has the dominant position.
Bong prevents a body shot from Burt.
Bong breaks from the clinch.
Bong slips a jab and a cross from Burt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Burt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Burt misses with a two punch combination.
Burt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Burt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bong dives in and grabs Burt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burt pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.
Bong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong manages to avoid it.
Burt scores with a jab to the head.
Burt throws a right hand that Bong ducks under and follows up with a left that Bong also avoids with ease.
Burt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt misses with a combination
and Bong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burt wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong has managed to clinch.
Burt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucca Burt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bong.
Bong jumps into guard, dragging Burt to the mat.
Bong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bong has his hands on Burt's head, controlling the position.
Bong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burt defends it easily.
Burt stopping the sweep attempt from Bong.
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.
Bong is looking for a triangle but Burt pushes his legs off easily.
Burt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burt wants to stand but Bong is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burt misses with a right hand
and Bong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong goes for a double leg but Burt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burt continues to drive forward.
Burt misses with a few strikes there.
Burt lands a jab to the head.
Burt looks to land a combination. Bong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burt is looking for a counter combo.
Burt catches Bong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burt wants to clinch.
Burt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong moves out of range as Burt strikes.
Bong clinches up with Burt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bong jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burt advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong looking for a sweep but Burt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Burt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burt wants to control the pace but Bong is squirming around nicely.
Bong tries to hold on but Burt postures up.
Bong is squirming around, avoiding Burt's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucca Burt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burt 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucca Burt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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