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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alak Betatar Awang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Speech Cobras. Alak Betatar Awang had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alak Betatar Awang !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Burns!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns misses with a hook. Awang ducked under it nicely.
Awang throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns scores with a three punch combo!
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Awang counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns throws a push kick but Awang slaps the foot to one side.
Awang throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Awang misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Burns blocks a head kick by Awang .
Awang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Awang .
Burns throws a leg kick
and Awang counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns with a hook.
Awang is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Awang s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Awang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Awang tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns thumps Awang with a low kick.
Awang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Awang counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Awang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Awang avoids a kick to the body.
Awang walks into a left hand.
Awang 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.
Awang throws a lazy head kick
and Awang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Awang misses with a low kick.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burns cracks Awang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Awang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Awang walks into a stiff left hand from Burns.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Awang moves out of range easily.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Awang counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns misses with a low kick as Awang jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Awang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns avoids the head kick by Awang .
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Awang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns pushes Awang away with a front kick.
Awang walks into a stiff left hand from Burns.
A good leg kick by Burns.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns throws the left hand but Awang avoids the punch easily.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Awang checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Awang throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
A combination from Awang does no damage.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Awang slips the punch.
Awang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burns with a jab.
Awang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Awang settles back down.
Awang throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns jabs at Awang 's body.
Awang moves away from the strike by Burns.
Awang tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Awang counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns shrugs it off.
Awang is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Awang checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Awang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Awang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Awang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Awang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Awang misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Awang . That did some damage!
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Awang takes a step back to recover.
Awang throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Awang .
Awang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Awang ducks down to avoid it.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awang circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Awang looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Brad Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Awang .
Awang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Awang tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Awang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Awang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Awang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Awang .
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Awang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Awang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Awang blocks a head kick by Burns.
Awang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Awang takes one on the button.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns throws the left hand but Awang avoids the punch easily.
Awang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Awang counters with a leg kick.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Awang misses with a head kick.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Awang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Awang throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands the left hand.
Awang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Awang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns jabs at Awang 's body.
Burns motions for Awang to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Awang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns cracks Awang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Awang counters with a head kick.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Awang misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a low kick but Awang avoids it.
Awang tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Awang .
Burns lands with a hook. Awang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Awang takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Awang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Awang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Awang is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Awang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Awang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Awang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Awang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Awang is out of range.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Awang saw it coming and moves away.
Burns cracks the inside of Awang 's front leg.
Awang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Awang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Burns really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Awang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Awang is looking to land body kicks.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Awang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice cross by Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Awang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Awang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Awang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Awang off the ropes and back into rage.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Brad Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Burns misses.
Awang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Awang .
Awang misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Burns.
Good leg kick by Awang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Awang has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns looks to land a combination. Awang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Awang tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
Burns defending well as Awang loads up on a big left hand.
Awang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Awang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a low kick but Awang moves out of range easily.
Awang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Awang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns looks to land a combination. Awang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns throws a right hand that Awang ducks under and follows up with a left that Awang also avoids with ease.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Awang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a series of punches but Awang avoids them all with ease.
Awang misses with a head kick.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Awang .
Burns avoids the head kick by Awang .
Burns misses with a kick to the body
and Awang counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Awang takes one to the side of the head.
Burns cracks Awang with a good jab.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Awang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Burns dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burns.
Awang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Burns's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Awang momentarily.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Burns lands.
Awang misses with a looping left.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns lands a high kick!
Awang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Awang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Awang blocks a head kick by Burns.
Awang throws a big shot that misses.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns thumps Awang with a low kick.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Awang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Awang 's front leg but catches the back leg as Awang tries to avoid it.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Awang 's front leg but catches the back leg as Awang tries to avoid it.
Awang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Awang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Awang takes one on the button.
Awang ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Awang counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Awang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Awang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burns.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Awang avoids it.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Awang 's shoulder, as Awang tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook. Awang ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Awang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a body punch but Awang moves out of range.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Awang .
Awang blocks a low kick nicely.
Awang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Burns misses.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Awang counters with a body kick that stops Burns in his tracks momentarily.
Awang thuds his shin into the meat of Burns's side.
Burns misses with the body kick
and Awang counters with an outside leg kick.
Alak Betatar Awang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Awang looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brad Burns.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Burns!
Brad Burns is the new bantamweight champion!
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hype
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