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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Brandon Burnett. Rickenbacker v.2 comes to the ring accompanied by Back Stabber!. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a low kick but Burnett avoids it.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body shot.
Burnett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burnett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burnett is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the head kick by Burnett.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Burnett lands a high kick!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws out a leg kick but Burnett moves out of range and Rickenbacker v.2 only half commits.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to force a seperation but Burnett has the dominant position.
Rickenbacker v.2 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws an elbow that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to stall but Burnett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnett circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Burnett rushes Rickenbacker v.2 and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
Burnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnett closes the distance but Rickenbacker v.2 moves to the side
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with an inside leg kick.
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burnett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rickenbacker v.2's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burnett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a good low kick that Burnett was not able to check.
Burnett looks gassed!
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burnett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Brandon Burnett has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnett, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Burnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
Burnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses
and Burnett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burnett working aggressively here.
Burnett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rickenbacker v.2 jumps guard but Burnett turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a head kick.
Burnett lands with a kick to the temple. Rickenbacker v.2 shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rickenbacker v.2 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Burnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Brandon Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with an inside leg kick.
Burnett scores with a push kick.
Burnett tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Burnett.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 has closed the distance and engaged Burnett in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burnett off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burnett, right into the meat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a front kick but Burnett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
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!
Burnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes Burnett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow it.
Burnett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Burnett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rickenbacker v.2 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a right and a left that Burnett avoids nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
Burnett just leaning against Rickenbacker v.2, taking a breather.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burnett is trying to break free.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Burnett throws a wild body kick that Rickenbacker v.2 sees coming a mile off.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a front kick aimed at Burnett's knee but Burnett avoids it well.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickenbacker v.2.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the head kick by Burnett.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rickenbacker v.2 takes a step back to recover.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a nice head kick!
Burnett wants to clinch
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up Brandon Burnett's cut even more.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Burnett blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickenbacker v.2 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a head kick by Burnett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a high kick.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Burnett cracks the inside of Rickenbacker v.2's front leg.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Burnett managing to block the knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett misses with a knee strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that Burnett semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnett tries to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Rickenbacker v.2 is out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnett wants to clinch.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a push kick but Burnett slaps the foot to one side.
Burnett has Rickenbacker v.2 up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range as Burnett throws a body kick.
Burnett tries to clinch up
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burnett's knee momentarily.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnett misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 has Burnett pushed against the ropes.
Burnett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 jumps guard but Burnett stands there with Rickenbacker v.2 around his waist. Rickenbacker v.2 gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burnett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rickenbacker v.2 is keeping busy.
Burnett lands a nice knee to the body.
Burnett tries to land a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks with his arms.
Burnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett misses with a head kick.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Burnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
That's time! Rickenbacker v.2's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rickenbacker v.2!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett misses with a double jab.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick which misses Burnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnett tries to avoid it.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a head kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a head kick. Burnett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a high kick!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Burnett as he checks the leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick
and Burnett counters with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a solid body kick.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a solid leg kick.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett wants to clinch.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a push kick but Burnett slaps the foot to one side.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to score with low kicks.
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett tries to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2, right into the meat.
Burnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 moves away
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
Burnett trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett letting Rickenbacker v.2 take a breather here.
Burnett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burnett moves in looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 pushes him off.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burnett throws a head kick but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a right hand that Burnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnett also avoids with ease.
Burnett clinches up with Rickenbacker v.2 and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 had his way with Brandon Burnett in that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice looking body kick.
Burnett wants to clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to chop away at Burnett's legs.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Burnett closes the distance and pushes Rickenbacker v.2 back into the ropes.
Burnett looking to throw knees to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 is blocking nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to break free but Burnett pushes him back against the ropes.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.
Burnett misses with a knee to the head.
Burnett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickenbacker v.2 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick that misses.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Burnett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws an overhand right that lands on Burnett's shoulder, as Burnett tries to avoid the shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnett's head.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Burnett tries to clinch up
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a nice body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 thumps Burnett with a low kick.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Burnett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rickenbacker v.2 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rickenbacker v.2 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickenbacker v.2.
Brandon Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rickenbacker v.2 checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rickenbacker v.2 has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 retains his welterweight title!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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