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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 2609 p4p, 3212 weight class) and Stuart Burrows (ranked 168 p4p, 204 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burrows's choice of entrance music: Baba O'Riley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stuart Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Burrows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kay, pushing him back against the cage.
Burrows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrows controls his hands.
Kay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kay on the inside.
Burrows has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kay.
Burrows throws a punch but it's blocked by Kay.
Kay takes a shot to the head.
Kay misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows lands a shoulder strike.
Burrows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kay.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows prevents a body shot from Kay.
Burrows tries to throw a body punch but Kay avoids it by throwing Burrows back against the cage.
Kay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kay manages to end up in side control.
Kay lands a few punches from side control.
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burrows down.
Burrows manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kay's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burrows gets full guard.
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kay defends it easily.
Kay distracts Burrows with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burrows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrows working a defensive guard but Kay manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kay lands a few punches from side control.
Kay scores with punches from side control.
Kay is working Burrows over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows is looking for a sweep.
Burrows takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burrows manages to get back to half guard.
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. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Burrows's temple.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burrows wants to control but Kay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to get back to full guard.
Burrows has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Burrows looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay wants to free his trapped foot but Burrows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows trying to control here.
Burrows is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay works over Burrows with some ground and pound from guard.
Burrows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kay is aware though and is defending well.
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kay defends well.
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that round.
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.
Kay misses with a hook.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Stuart Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows throws the left hand but Kay avoids the punch easily.
Kay tries to counter with a takedown but Burrows is quick to defend against it.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kay keeps the fight on the outside.
Kay throws a series of punches but Burrows avoids them all with ease.
Burrows is looking to clinch but Kay is avoiding it.
It looked like Kay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kay digs a good hook to Burrows's body.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Burrows.
Burrows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows lands with an overhand left.
Kay looking to score a takedown here. Burrows is defending well but Kay drives through and ends up in Burrows's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Burrows working for a triangle but Kay defends it easily.
Kay distracts Burrows with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the position.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kay is one step ahead there.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burrows's head.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kay defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay forces his way into half guard.
Burrows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kay is working Burrows over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burrows's head.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Burrows is rocked!
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kay is aware though and is defending well.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows has his foot on Kay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kay works his way back into a safe position though.
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kay defends well.
Burrows is breathing heavily.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Burrows working a defensive guard but Kay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kay lands some shots froms side control.
Burrows is still in real trouble! Can Kay finish him?
Burrows is looking for a sweep.
Burrows seems to have recovered his senses.
Kay scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay working the ground and pound.
Kay scoring with punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Kay! That's hurt Burrows! Will he recover? Kay fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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