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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Bigelow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Double Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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193 cm
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290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Bam Bigelow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Double Burger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigelow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bigelow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burger tries to lock up and control but Bigelow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bigelow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bigelow controlling the pace for now.
Bigelow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Burger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Burger and Bigelow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bigelow swings around for an armbar but Burger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bigelow's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger passes Bigelow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bigelow manages to get to full guard.
Bigelow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burger defends well.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bigelow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger postures up in Bigelow's guard and throws a big left but Bigelow blocks it.
Bigelow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bigelow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Bigelow blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Bigelow blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bigelow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigelow has wrist control.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigelow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger postures up in Bigelow's guard and throws a big left but Bigelow blocks it.
Bigelow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Burger wants to pass the guard but Bigelow is keeping the position.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigelow has wrist control.
Bigelow trying to control the position.
Bigelow working for a triangle but Burger defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow wants to sweep here but Burger controlling him for the moment.
Burger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bigelow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burger has Bigelow in his guard.
Burger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burger trying to control the position.
Bigelow throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow drops back looking for a leg! Burger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burger manages to kick Bigelow off! Bigelow jumps back into Burger's guard.
Burger is trying to keep Bigelow in close.
Bigelow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burger has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burger postures up in Bigelow's guard and throws a big left but Bigelow blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Double Burger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bigelow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burger throwing shots but Bigelow is blocking nicely.
Burger is just content to waste time from the top position. Bigelow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bigelow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bigelow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burger defends well.
Bigelow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigelow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bigelow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bigelow is pulling down on Burger's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bigelow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bigelow is proving hard to escape from.
Bigelow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bigelow working for a triangle but Burger defends it easily.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Double Burger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigelow is pulling down on Burger's head to control his posture.
Bigelow working for a triangle but Burger defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigelow has wrist control.
Bigelow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Bigelow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigelow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burger is aware though and is defending well.
Burger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bigelow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bigelow is looking for a triangle but Burger pushes his legs off easily.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bigelow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger forces his way into half guard.
Bigelow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bigelow.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bigelow has his foot on Burger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burger works his way back into a safe position though.
Bigelow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burger postures up.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Bigelow blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow working a defensive guard but Burger passes into half guard.
Bigelow trying to control but Burger postures up.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bigelow's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bigelow defending well though.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bigelow's head.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bigelow's head.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burger misses with a head shot. Bigelow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bigelow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burger is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Double Burger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bigelow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Burger misses with a body kick.
Bigelow gets a takedown into half guard.
Bigelow thows a huge punch but Burger dodges it nicely.
Bigelow is pressing down on Burger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burger is holding on for now.
Bigelow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bigelow.
Bigelow pushes down on Burger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bigelow lands a nice short elbow.
Bigelow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bigelow.
Burger tries to roll over but Bigelow keeps him under control.
Bigelow stalling away here and it's allowed Burger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger trying to control the position.
Burger keeping full guard, as Bigelow tries to pass.
Bigelow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bigelow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burger!
Burger working away.
Burger has control of an arm but Bigelow manages to advance to Burger's back!
Bigelow trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow is trying to stick to Burger's back but Burger is turning into Bigelow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bigelow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burger.
Bigelow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bigelow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burger on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigelow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bigelow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bigelow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigelow has wrist control.
Burger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burger postures up in Bigelow's guard and throws a big left but Bigelow blocks it.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bigelow has wrist control.
Burger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Bigelow blocks nicely.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigelow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigelow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam Bigelow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Double Burger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bigelow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Bigelow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Double Burger!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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