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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 109 p4p, 174 weight class) and Khalil Burnett (ranked 7 p4p, 13 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Burnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burnett tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov lands a nice hook to Burnett's body. Burnett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Burnett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett takes one on the button.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett works Vinogradov's body with a nice hook.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinogradov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Burnett to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnett misses with a hook. Vinogradov ducked under it nicely.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
A big left from Burnett misses.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Vinogradov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Burnett 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.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett cracks Vinogradov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett thuds a left hand into Vinogradov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a body punch
and Vinogradov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinogradov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burnett connects with a body shot.
Burnett connects with the punch.
Vinogradov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett misses the jab.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Vinogradov throws a combination. Burnett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Vinogradov.
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Vinogradov defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov with a jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Vinogradov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Burnett misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
Vinogradov takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinogradov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov 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.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burnett throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Burnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinogradov at a distance.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burnett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burnett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinogradov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov counters with a series of strikes. Burnett will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Burnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Burnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnett off the cage and back into range.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Burnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot that sends Burnett's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Burnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burnett throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vinogradov is looking to counter punch.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burnett.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnett. Burnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Vinogradov is out of range.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnett throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Burnett takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Burnett misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
and Burnett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov throws a shot to the body.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burnett's head backwards.
Burnett swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Burnett misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov connects with a right hand. Burnett shakes it off.
Burnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov moves forwards but Burnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett punishes Vinogradov's body with a nice straight punch.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnett moves away.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Burnett lands a big right hand that sends Vinogradov crashing to the mat! Burnett stays standing though and waves Vinogradov back to his feet!
Vinogradov is rocked!
Burnett scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Burnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Burnett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett misses with a hook. Vinogradov ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinogradov has time to react.
Burnett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
letting Burnett counter with a right hand.
Oh Vinogradov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinogradov seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnett misses with a body shot
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Vinogradov digs a good hook to Burnett's body.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov misses with a body punch
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnett should have avoided that one.
Burnett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinogradov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Burnett.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinogradov misses its target.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burnett scores with a decent looking hook.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov punishes Burnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Burnett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burnett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinogradovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Burnett. That snapped Vinogradov's head back.
Vinogradov tries to bum rush Burnett with a series of wild strikes but Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Burnett.
Burnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Vinogradov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov scores with a body shot.
Burnett lands a big right hand that sends Vinogradov crashing to the mat! Burnett stays standing though and waves Vinogradov back to his feet!
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Burnett's shoulder, as Burnett tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett counters with a crisp right that sends Vinogradov to the canvas! Burnett follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!
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