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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aden Burgers (ranked 3570 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Abel Drugger (ranked 397 p4p, 466 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aden Burgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abel Drugger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugger misses with a hook
and Burgers counters with a single leg into guard. Drugger didn't expect that.
Drugger wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drugger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drugger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgers's head.
Burgers's coaches at Trials Of Fortitude have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Drugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drugger slips a nice elbow through Burgers's hands, connecting with Burgers's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drugger thows a huge punch but Burgers dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drugger trying to control but Burgers is working from the bottom.
Burgers controlling Drugger's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Drugger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burgers's head.
Burgers keeping moving, preventing Drugger from controlling successfully.
Burgers pulls Drugger in close to prevent any damage.
Drugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgers has wrist control.
Drugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Drugger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drugger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgers is keeping the position for now.
Burgers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drugger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drugger tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgers is retaining full guard.
Drugger being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgers circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgers tries to counter with a takedown but Drugger is quick to defend against it.
Drugger takes a swing at Burgers's ribcage but misses.
Burgers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drugger to the ground. Burgers is now in Drugger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgers cracks Drugger with a solid left hand.
Burgers pushing down on Drugger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drugger is pressing down on Burgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Drugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgers stopping the sweep attempt from Drugger.
Drugger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgers's guard.
Burgers is trying to control the position but Drugger postures up.
Burgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Drugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgers is keeping the position for now.
Burgers trying to keep a closed guard but Drugger is proving a slippery customer.
Drugger looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drugger postures up and lands a big shot to Burgers's brow.
Drugger wants to pass the guard but Burgers is keeping the position.
Burgers trying to keep a closed guard but Drugger is proving a slippery customer.
Burgers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burgers keeping full guard, as Drugger tries to pass.
Drugger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drugger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drugger landing with the ground and pound.
Burgers wants to sweep here but Drugger controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drugger looking to pass the guard.
Drugger trying to control but Burgers is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgers holds on and takes a little breather.
Burgers trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burgers misses with a left hand
and Drugger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burgers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drugger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drugger's back!
Burgers keeps control of the position as Drugger tries to break free.
Burgers wants to control but Drugger is keeping busy.
Drugger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drugger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drugger wants to improve his position but Burgers is controlling well.
Drugger is trying to maintain the position but Burgers is very close to passing his half guard.
Burgers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drugger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drugger is looking to improve his position.
Drugger keeps trying to improve his position.
Drugger regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgers is working Drugger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burgers won't allow Drugger to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drugger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burgers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Drugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drugger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drugger controlling the position for now.
Burgers prevents Drugger from improving his position.
Burgers not doing much here.
Drugger wants to improve his position but Burgers is controlling well.
Drugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drugger is looking for a triangle but Burgers pushes his legs off easily.
Drugger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drugger keeping moving, preventing Burgers from controlling successfully.
Drugger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burgers connects with a couple of short punches.
Drugger working a defensive guard here.
Burgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Drugger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drugger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drugger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Burgers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drugger some visible discomfort.
Drugger tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Drugger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drugger is just riding it out for now. Burgers eventually gives up the hold.
Burgers blocks the strikes from Drugger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Drugger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drugger throws a nice looking combination but Burgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drugger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drugger cracks Burgers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Drugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drugger at a distance.
Burgers missing with a left hand there. Drugger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Drugger misses.
Drugger defending well as Burgers loads up on a big left hand.
Burgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drugger counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgers manages to avoid it.
Drugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgers is just out of range.
Drugger shoots in but Burgers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burgers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgers throws an overhand right that lands on Drugger's shoulder, as Drugger tries to avoid the shot.
Drugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drugger throws a big shot that misses.
Burgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drugger moves away.
Drugger misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Drugger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgers misses with a left hand
and Drugger counters with a left to the body.
Burgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drugger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drugger keeping moving, preventing Burgers from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgers landing with the ground and pound.
Aden Burgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drugger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drugger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burgers trying to control but Drugger is working from the bottom.
Burgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drugger's head.
Drugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drugger is keeping the position for now.
Burgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Drugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgers throwing strikes but missing.
Burgers wants to control from the top but Drugger keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drugger is on top in guard.
Burgers trying to keep a closed guard but Drugger is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgers holds on and takes a little breather.
Drugger wants to control from the top but Burgers keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burgers is trying to keep Drugger in close.
Drugger trying to control but Burgers is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drugger digs a good hook to Burgers's body.
Drugger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgers.
Drugger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drugger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drugger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drugger.
Burgers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burgers misses with a straight left.
Drugger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Drugger misses with a hook.
Drugger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drugger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drugger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drugger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Burgers as he connects with a hook.
Burgers slips a jab and a cross from Drugger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drugger lunges at Burgers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burgers's hand.
A jab from Drugger misses.
Burgers misses with a shot to the body
and Drugger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drugger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drugger misses with a hook.
Drugger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burgers forces Drugger back against the cage and clinches.
Burgers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drugger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aden Burgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger.
Drugger is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drugger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burgers wants to control from the top but Drugger keeps moving.
Drugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burgers defends well.
Burgers lands a couple of elbows.
Drugger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burgers trying to control but Drugger is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burgers preventing the sweep.
Drugger looking for a guillotine here but Burgers defends easily.
Burgers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burgers is fighting to break Drugger's control of his arms but Drugger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burgers preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burgers lands a couple of elbows.
Drugger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Drugger works over Burgers with some ground and pound from guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drugger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burgers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Burgers looking to pass the guard.
Burgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Drugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgers with a nice head shot there.
Drugger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgers manages to get himself to full guard.
Drugger wants to pass the guard but Burgers is keeping the position.
Drugger throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Drugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drugger moves away.
Drugger ducks under a wild hook from Burgers.
A swing and a miss from Burgers.
Good exchange - Drugger coming out on top.
Drugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drugger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Drugger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drugger is trying to break free.
Burgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Drugger.
Burgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drugger scores with a takedown into Burgers's guard.
Drugger connects with a couple of short punches.
Drugger tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgers is retaining full guard.
Drugger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drugger is trying to work for a kimura but Burgers is defending well.
Drugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drugger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burgers trying to hold on to Drugger's head to control him but Drugger postures up.
Drugger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drugger is looking to take a break and control but Burgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drugger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burgers is pressing down on Drugger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drugger stands and throws Burgers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burgers is trying to get back to half guard.
Drugger swings around for an armbar but Burgers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drugger's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drugger trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burgers wants to control from the top but Drugger keeps moving.
Drugger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drugger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgers is one step ahead there.
Burgers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burgers preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burgers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drugger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drugger striking off his back but it's not causing Burgers any problems.
Burgers looking to pass the guard.
Burgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burgers avoids the head kick by Drugger.
Burgers misses with an uppercut.
Burgers misses the jab.
Burgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drugger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drugger wants to control from the top but Burgers keeps moving.
Aden Burgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drugger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burgers is on top in guard.
Drugger keeping moving, preventing Burgers from controlling successfully.
Drugger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burgers defends it easily.
Drugger keeping moving, preventing Burgers from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drugger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burgers stands and throws Drugger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burgers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drugger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drugger tries to get to full guard but Burgers has control of the leg.
Burgers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burgers working over Drugger with some ground and pound. Drugger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burgers trying to control from half guard but Drugger is working away.
Drugger wants to get back to full guard.
Burgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drugger is trying to get back to full guard.
Drugger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burgers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgers trying to control from half guard but Drugger is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drugger has hold of Burgers's hands but Burgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drugger is rocked!
Burgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drugger is still in real trouble! Can Burgers finish him?
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. Burgers connects with a nice short shot to Drugger's temple.
Burgers lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Drugger! More strikes land and this one is all over! Burgers jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aden Burgers!
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