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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Easy II Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dantay Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burger comes to the cage accompanied by Set it off. 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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265 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Easy II Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dantay Langford!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burger showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger wants to stand up but Langford has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Burger prevents Langford from improving his position.
Langford is staying active underneath Burger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Langford is trying is best to control the position here.
Burger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burger wants to free his trapped foot but Langford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Langford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Langford's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Langford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burger blocks the strikes from Langford.
Burger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Langford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burger.
Burger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford tries to hold on but Burger postures up.
Burger is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Langford closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burger is trying to break free.
Langford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Langford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burger is breathing heavily.
Burger is pressed up against the cage. Langford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burger down to the mat. Burger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Langford circles away.
Burger is looking to clinch.
Burger feints and as Langford raises his hands in defense, Burger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Langford should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Langford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Langford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Langford stands up and beckons Burger to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger cracks a nice hook into Langford's ribs.
Langford scores with a takedown into Burger's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger keeping full guard, as Langford tries to pass.
Burger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burger pushes Langford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burger with a poor takedown
enabling Langford to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Easy II Burger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Langford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burger to the mat! Burger manages to get full guard.
Burger 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.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Langford from controlling successfully.
Burger controls Langford momentarily but Langford frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langford wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Langford pushes down on Burger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burger trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Langford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Easy II Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger wants to stand but Langford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burger controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford controls Burger momentarily but Burger frees himself.
Burger wants to control from the top but Langford keeps moving.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Langford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger wants to control from the top but Langford keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Langford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burger.
Burger wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Langford as Burger tries to tie him up.
Langford tries to pull guard but Burger won't allow it.
Langford tries to pull guard but Burger won't allow it.
Easy II Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dantay Langford.
A short body shot lands from Burger as the two fighters clinch.
Burger pulls Langford into guard.
Burger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Langford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger has his hands on Langford's head, controlling the position.
Burger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burger seems keen to control Langford's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger is trying to keep Langford in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Easy II Burger dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Langford.
Burger fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Langford.
Burger wants to control but Langford postures up.
Burger tries to improve position but can't.
Langford throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Langford tries to score with some ground and pound. Burger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burger to his feet.
Langford looks to clinch
and Burger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Langford's guard.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langford is keeping the position for now.
Langford working a defensive guard here.
Langford keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burger looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langford looking for subs off his back but Burger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Langford wants to get back to full guard but Burger has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langford is working to get back to half guard.
Burger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Langford is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Langford is holding on tight.
Langford has given up his back.
Langford defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Langford rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dantay Langford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easy II Burger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Langford works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Easy II Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easy II Burger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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