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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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264 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws an off balance right hand
and Belfort counters with a nice leg kick.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Billy Burton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belfort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
Burton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burton swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Burton down! Belfort is looking to finish but Burton is intelligently defending himself.
Burton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burton tries to get out of the position.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belfort is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burton.
Belfort controlling the position from side mount.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton is working hard here to advance position.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Belfort has eaten all the pies!
Burton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton is looking to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belfort working Burton over with strikes.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Burton is defending well.
Belfort seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belfort content to control rather than advance.
Belfort prevents Burton from improving his position.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
Burton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Belfort escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Belfort!
Belfort tries to stand but Burton is controlling his head.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Belfort wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belfort's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Burton's cut.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab by Belfort.
Burton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belfort counters with a nice leg kick.
Belfort drops his hands momentarily and Burton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton misses with an uppercut
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Billy Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort throws a left that rocks Burton and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Belfort dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Burton regain composure!
Belfort has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Billy Burton's cut is getting worse.
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort catches Burton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Belfort throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a left hand
and Belfort counters with a nice leg kick.
Belfort lands with a straight right. Burton didn't see that one coming.
Billy Burton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Belfort lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Burton sprawling to the canvas. Belfort follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Burton hang on?
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Burton is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Belfort jumps into side control!
Burton tries to buck Belfort off but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort stands up and beckons Burton to his feet.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicolas Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort lands with a kick to the temple. Burton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nicolas Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton misses with a hook
and Belfort counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belfort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burton throws a lazy uppercut
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jeez, Billy Burton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Belfort lands a head shot.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Burton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burton misses with a lunging right hand
and Belfort counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burton misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burton misses with a hook
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Burton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Belfort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton misses with a left hand
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Belfort tenderised Burton's leg. Burton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Burton backing up. Burton nods at Belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Burton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Belfort!
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FIGHT
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