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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muad Dib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Burnett (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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146 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muad Dib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dib throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burnett was covering up waiting for the punch and Dib finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dib pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnett is keeping the position for now.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dib forces his way into half guard.
Burnett actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dib not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dib prevents Burnett from improving his position.
Dib has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dib thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dib is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burnett trying to hold on to Dib's head to control him but Dib postures up.
Burnett is looking for a sweep. Dib is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dib is trying to work for a kimura but Burnett is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett missing with punches from the bottom.
Dib looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burnett looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dib is working for a submission of some sort.
Dib wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett is trying to stand up here but Dib is controlling him well.
Burnett is staying active underneath Dib, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dib is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dib.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dib is working for a submission of some sort.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dib. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dib is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burnett is looking for a sweep. Dib is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dib wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy.
Dib thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to maintain the position but Dib is very close to passing his half guard.
Dib is trying to work for a kimura but Burnett is defending well.
Burnett trying to control but Dib postures up.
Dib is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burnett trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dib working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muad Dib dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burnett throws a front kick that sends Dib stumbling back into the cage.
Burnett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burnett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burnett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burnett controlling from the full mount.
Burnett stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burnett.
Burnett looking to score a takedown here. Dib is defending well but Burnett drives through and ends up in Dib's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnett wants to get up but he can't break Dib's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dib has his hands on Burnett's head, controlling the position.
Burnett stopping the sweep attempt from Dib.
Burnett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dib's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brandon Burnett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burnett controlling his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dib is looking to improve his position but Burnett isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dib sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burnett controlling the pace.
Burnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dib does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dib sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is looking to take a break and control but Dib is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dib gets back to full guard.
Burnett stopping the sweep attempt from Dib.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnett has gone for a leg lock! Dib slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burnett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Burnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dib's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burnett scores with a head kick. Dib tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dib gets caught flat footed, as Burnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dib is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burnett rolls with it to try and escape but Dib cranks on the arm and Burnett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muad Dib!
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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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