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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler burleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brice Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler burleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brice Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
burleson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
burleson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of burleson's head but burleson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
burleson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - burleson lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
burleson trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in burleson's guard.
burleson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Armstrong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because burleson has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to get back to full guard here but burleson has managed to pass to side control instead.
burleson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
burleson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
burleson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
burleson has managed to clinch.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
burleson stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
burleson manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong wants to break free but burleson has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
burleson has clasped his hands together around Armstrong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
burleson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
burleson just content to control the position.
Armstrong looking for a sweep but burleson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Armstrong looks gassed!
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but burleson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to hold on but burleson pushes him away.
burleson can't control as he wanted to and Armstrong manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
burleson trying to pass the guard but Armstrong defending well.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of burleson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take burleson's back!
burleson breaks Armstrong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing burleson from controlling successfully.
burleson sitting in guard here, content to control.
burleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but burleson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
burleson scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong working for a triangle but burleson defends it easily.
burleson wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but burleson has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler burleson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
burleson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but burleson won't allow it.
burleson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
burleson stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
burleson wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from burleson.
Armstrong is trying to keep burleson in close.
burleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead burleson passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
burleson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
That's two 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.
burleson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Armstrong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Armstrong parries the strikes from burleson easily there. burleson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Armstrong to escape.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Armstrong. No joy for burleson on that attempt.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and burleson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong working for submissions but it's allowed burleson to get to half guard.
burleson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
burleson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
burleson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Armstrong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Armstrong!
burleson is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! burleson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
burleson wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
burleson is looking to stand up but Armstrong won't let him.
burleson stays in close to Armstrong's body and controls the position.
burleson looking to pass the guard.
burleson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
burleson wants to stand and escape but instead Armstrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
burleson trying to control the position here.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler burleson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
burleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
burleson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
burleson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
burleson trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
burleson working the ground and pound.
Armstrong regains half guard there - taking advantage of burleson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by burleson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
burleson looking to pass the guard.
Tyler burleson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
burleson wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. burleson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. burleson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
burleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong is trying to keep burleson in close.
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but burleson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
burleson stands and steps away. Armstrong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong 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.
burleson wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.
burleson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Armstrong is now in half guard.
burleson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
burleson wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
burleson tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
burleson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armstrong's guard.
burleson forces his way into half guard.
burleson is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. burleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brice Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brice Armstrong.
I think burleson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler burleson!
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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
RATING
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