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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Burgendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Sparing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sparing's choice of entrance music: Fort Minor - Remember the Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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198 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Burgendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wrestling Sparing!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparing wants it to stay on the feet.
Burgendy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparing.
Burgendy looks to throw the jab but Sparing is out of range.
Sparing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgendy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burgendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgendy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sparing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparing lands a couple of elbows.
Sparing is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgendy has wrist control.
Burgendy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burgendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgendy keeping moving, preventing Sparing from controlling successfully.
Burgendy looking to control.
Sparing trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparing looking to sit in guard and control but Burgendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burgendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparing trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgendy manages to get himself to full guard.
Sparing postures up in Burgendy's guard and throws a big left but Burgendy blocks it.
Burgendy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burgendy keeping full guard, as Sparing tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparing throwing strikes from guard but Burgendy blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparing postures up in Burgendy's guard and throws a big left but Burgendy blocks it.
Sparing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparing looking to sit in guard and control but Burgendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burgendy postures up in Sparing's guard and throws a big left but Sparing blocks it.
Burgendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burgendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparing looking for a guillotine here but Burgendy defends easily.
Burgendy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparing has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparing is looking to stand up but Burgendy isn't so interested in that idea.
Burgendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burgendy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparing scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burgendy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparing throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sparing finds it's target.
Burgendy ducks under a wild hook from Sparing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Sparing.
Sparing slips under a jab from Burgendy.
Burgendy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sparing to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Sparing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparing. Burgendy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgendy throws a hook but Sparing blocks it.
Burgendy drops his hands momentarily and Sparing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burgendy shoots for a takedown but Sparing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgendy misses the target.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparing as he avoids it easily.
Burgendy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Sparing scores with a four punch combination!
Sparing throws out a loose jab but Burgendy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sparing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparing wants to take a breather but Burgendy is having none of it.
Burgendy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparing stalling.
Sparing is looking to take a break and control but Burgendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burgendy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burgendy gets back to full guard.
Burgendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparing passes Burgendy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burgendy wants to get back to full guard.
Sparing working over Burgendy with some ground and pound. Burgendy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparing lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgendy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparing is keen to just control but Burgendy is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgendy's head.
Sparing is trying to control. Burgendy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sparing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrestling Sparing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparing trying to control the action but Burgendy is working from the bottom.
Sparing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burgendy trying to hold on to Sparing's head to control him but Sparing postures up.
Sparing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burgendy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burgendy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burgendy tries to kick Sparing off but Sparing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparing is taking a breather. Burgendy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Sparing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sparing connects with a looping right hand.
Burgendy misses with a looping right.
Burgendy moves away from the strike by Sparing.
Burgendy loads up on a big right hand but Sparing slips the punch.
Burgendy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burgendy looks for a takedown but Sparing sprawls well.
Sparing looking to score a takedown here. Burgendy is defending well but Sparing drives through and ends up in Burgendy's guard.
Burgendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgendy, not yet.
Sparing wants to pass the guard but Burgendy is keeping the position.
Sparing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparing passes Burgendy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgendy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparing throws a strike but Burgendy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sparing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burgendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparing.
Sparing preventing the sweep.
Sparing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparing trying to control but Burgendy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparing distracts Burgendy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgendy is keeping the position for now.
Sparing wants to control from the top but Burgendy keeps moving.
Sparing throws a big elbow that misses.
Burgendy keeping moving, preventing Sparing from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgendy is trying to keep Sparing in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy keeping moving, preventing Sparing from controlling successfully.
Sparing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparing lands a couple of elbows.
Sparing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgendy is keeping the position for now.
Burgendy keeping moving, preventing Sparing from controlling successfully.
Sparing throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgendy keeping full guard, as Sparing tries to pass.
Sparing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparing lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparing throws a strike but Burgendy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Sparing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparing 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Sparing!
Wrestling Sparing really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS - AJFC ↑ DOUBLE 160Q * logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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