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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Breno Belmiro (ranked 593 p4p, 2065 weight class) and Daniel Burton (ranked 56 p4p, 169 weight class). 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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156
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Breno Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Burton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmiro.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Burton blocks a jab.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Belmiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton trying to control here.
Belmiro controlling the action here.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Burton wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
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.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Burton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro throwing strikes but Burton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Belmiro!
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Belmiro wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro 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.
Burton trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
Burton is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmiro lands with an overhand left.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
and Belmiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Burton misses with a body punch
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Belmiro thuds his right hand into Burton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belmiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton misses with a combination
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Burton defends the submission attempt.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Burton is working away.
Belmiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burton wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Burton dodges it nicely.
Burton is controlling Belmiro's trapped leg to prevent Belmiro from advancing to side control.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
Burton trying to control but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Belmiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Belmiro wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro throwing shots but Burton is blocking nicely.
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belmiro working Burton over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burton misses with a combination
and Belmiro counters with a straight right hand.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belmiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burton is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belmiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belmiro working Burton over with strikes.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Belmiro is pushing down on Burton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burton is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
Burton is trying to control but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Belmiro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burton?
Belmiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belmiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burton is rocked!
A big strike lands for Belmiro! That's really hurt Burton and he's turned his back - Belmiro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Belmiro jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Belmiro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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