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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Moonstick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Burton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Moonstick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Burton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonstick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burton is fending him off so far but Moonstick persists. Nope, Burton circles away and we're back to standing.
Moonstick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moonstick lands a head kick. Burton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moonstick dives in and grabs Burton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burton pushes down on Moonstick's head and hops out.
Burton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Moonstick looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Moonstick throws a leg kick but Burton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moonstick throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Shawn Burton has been cut.
Moonstick lands a nice shot that snaps Burton's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonstick gets caught flat footed, as Burton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burton wants to control from the top but Moonstick keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonstick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burton is one step ahead there.
Moonstick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burton postures up in Moonstick's guard and throws a big left but Moonstick blocks it.
Burton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burton wants to control from the top but Moonstick keeps moving.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moonstick is on top in guard.
Burton controls Moonstick momentarily but Moonstick frees himself.
Burton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moonstick manages to get himself to full guard.
Moonstick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burton's guard.
Moonstick preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonstick stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moonstick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moonstick off and has taken his back!
Moonstick tries to break free.
Moonstick staying busy and making it hard for Burton to control.
Burton lands a shot to the body.
Burton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moonstick has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Moonstick right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton keeps control of the position as Moonstick tries to break free.
Burton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moonstick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Burton missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Moonstick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Burton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moonstick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid body kick from Moonstick.
Moonstick misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moonstick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moonstick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burton throws a jab when Moonstick was well out of range.
Moonstick misses with a low kick.
Moonstick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burton counters with a good low kick that Moonstick was not able to check.
Moonstick scores with a leg kick.
Lee Moonstick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Moonstick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton blocks a head kick by Moonstick.
Moonstick thumps Burton with a low kick.
Moonstick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonstick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burton pinned against the cage. Burton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burton throws a sloppy head kick and Moonstick moves out of range easily.
Moonstick moves in looking to clinch but Burton pushes him off.
A combination from Moonstick does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Moonstick as Burton shoots in.
Moonstick connects with a body shot.
Moonstick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burton avoids the head kick by Moonstick.
Moonstick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moonstick looks to land a body kick but Burton moved away.
Burton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moonstick looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton blocks a head kick by Moonstick.
Burton lands a really nice looking cross but Moonstick seems unphased.
Moonstick connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonstick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moonstick shoots and misses
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burton looks to throw a body kick
and Moonstick counters with a stiff right hand.
Moonstick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burton but Burton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Moonstick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton shoots for a double leg takedown but Moonstick sprawls well. He's pushed Burton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moonstick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moonstick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moonstick has his takedown stuffed
and Burton counters with a nice uppercut.
Moonstick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burton. Burton obviously looking to wear him down.
Burton lands a jab-cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Burton there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonstick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moonstick's knee momentarily.
Jab by Burton.
Moonstick tries a head kick but it misses.
Moonstick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burton trying to control but Moonstick is working from the bottom.
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton works over Moonstick with some ground and pound from guard.
Burton looking to pass the guard.
Moonstick looking for a guillotine here but Burton defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moonstick avoids the body shot from Burton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Moonstick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Burton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moonstick staying out of range there.
Moonstick misses with a leg kick
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moonstick keeps Burton at a distance using the push kick.
No luck for Burton with that takedown attempt.
Burton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moonstick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burton's hands.
Lee Moonstick is winning the standup battle so far.
Moonstick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burton. That did some damage!
Moonstick looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Moonstick.
Moonstick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Moonstick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moonstick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burton.
Moonstick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Moonstick from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moonstick landing some decent shots from guard.
Burton has his hands on Moonstick's head, controlling the position.
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moonstick defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moonstick stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moonstick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moonstick off and has taken his back!
Moonstick trying to control the hands but Burton breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee Moonstick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moonstick is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Moonstick can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moonstick prevents Burton from getting a body triangle.
Burton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Moonstick hold on?
Moonstick is holding onto Burton's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Shawn Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Moonstick right now.
Burton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burton not allowing Moonstick to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Moonstick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moonstick, 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 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Moonstick!
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RATING
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