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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anthony Burgess had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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203 lbs
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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
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burgess, as that shot connected.
Killian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killian blocks a low kick nicely.
Burgess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Killian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killian tries to land a front kick but Burgess steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burgess throws a right and a left that Killian avoids nicely.
Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Killian is just out of range.
Killian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Killian checks a low kick from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Donk. Burgess catches Killian right on the button with a cross.
Killian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
Killian slips a jab from Burgess.
A jab from Burgess does it's job there.
Burgess lands with a shot to the body.
Burgess stuns Killian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burgess connects with a right hand. Killian shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian moves out of range of the leg kick from Burgess.
Burgess is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killian moves out of range as Burgess strikes.
Killian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killian slips a straight right by Burgess.
Killian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killian tries to clinch but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess throws a right hand that misses
and Killian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burgess throws a hook but Killian avoids it easily.
Killian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgess.
Burgess lands a really nice looking cross but Killian seems unphased.
Burgess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess throws a solid leg kick but Killian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burgess.
Burgess throws a predictable looking body shot
and Killian counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess avoids the body shot from Killian.
Burgess catches Killian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Killian.
Burgess throws out a powerful jab.
Killian throws a leg kick that misses.
Burgess will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burgess wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burgess throws a combination that misses
and Killian counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killian with a nice cross.
Killian is looking to land body kicks.
Killian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgess scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Burgess catches Killian right on the button with a cross.
Killian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgess.
Burgess throws a chopping leg kick but Killian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burgess throws a jab but it's blocked by Killian.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burgess.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burgess checks a leg kick.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burgess.
Burgess scores with a jab.
Burgess scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burgess missing with a left hand there. Killian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burgess slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burgess pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killian is out of range and Burgess settles back down.
Killian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killian moves out of range as Burgess strikes.
Burgess misses the jab.
Burgess scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killian moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgess misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian lands with a left to the head.
Burgess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killian's elbow.
Burgess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Killian.
Burgess can't find room to land a body shot as Killian controls the action.
Killian misses with a knee strike.
Killian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killian lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Killian.
Burgess is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Burgess will probably get the nod.
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.
Burgess uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killian.
Burgess stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killian.
Burgess misses with a right hand
and Killian counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killian.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgess misses the target.
Burgess works Killian's body with a nice hook.
Killian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Burgess throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burgess misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgess throws a jab but it's blocked by Killian.
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Killian slips the punch.
Burgess tries to work over Killian's front leg with a kick but Killian checks it.
Burgess slips a jab from Killian.
Burgess throws a looping overhand right but Killian ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess swinging wildly here.
Burgess throws a series of punches but Killian avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Killian.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Killian.
Burgess fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killian moves forwards but Burgess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Killian is just out of range.
Burgess throws a looping overhand right but Killian ducks down to avoid it.
Burgess gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killian scores with a leg kick.
Killian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgess.
Killian lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killian throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess throws a hook but Killian blocks it.
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Killian. Killian maintains the clinch.
Burgess wants to get back to striking at distance but Killian won't allow it.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess working hard to break the clinch.
Killian scores with a hook to the body.
Burgess looking to slow down the pace here.
Killian tries a body shot but Burgess blocks it.
Killian lands a nice knee to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Killian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killian digs a right hand into Burgess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burgess's gas tank.
Killian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burgess or not.
A short body shot lands from Killian as the two fighters clinch.
Killian lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Killian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian cracks Burgess with a nice body shot.
Killian presses Burgess against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Killian.
Killian tries a knee to the head but Burgess blocks it.
Killian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killian just leaning against Burgess, taking a breather.
Killian continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Killian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killian misses with an elbow strike.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burgess.
Killian scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Killian.
Killian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Burgess wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killian has him pressed against the cage.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Killian.
A short right from Killian.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Killian.
Killian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Killian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killian.
Killian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dace Killian 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!
Burgess tries a low kick but Killian avoids it.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killian takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Killian just misses with a punch to the body.
Killian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgess.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killian ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Burgess blocks a jab.
A left lands for Killian.
Killian checks a leg kick.
Killian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
Killian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killian looks for the body kick but Burgess saw that one coming.
Burgess's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killian under the eye.
Killian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Burgess.
Killian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burgess connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Burgess finds it's target.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgess throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Killian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Killian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burgess misses with a double jab.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Killian saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Burgess.
Burgess fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a right hand
and Killian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Killian tries a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burgess lands an overhand right.
Killian misses with a body kick.
A big left from Burgess misses.
Nice defenses there by Killian.
Dace Killian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killian looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Killian throws a body kick that misses.
Killian throws a good cross that connects.
Killian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burgess to score with a decent uppercut.
Killian blocks a jab.
Killian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Burgess.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a solid leg kick but Killian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burgess.
Killian delivers a nice body kick.
Killian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgess throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killian counters with a left and a right that stings Burgess.
Killian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killian lands a head shot.
Burgess is rocked!
Killian moves away from the strike by Burgess.
Killian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgess throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burgess.
Killian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Killian saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian works Burgess's body with a nice hook.
Killian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killian tries to work over Burgess's front leg with a kick but Burgess checks it.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Killian throws a jab when Burgess was well out of range.
Killian wants to slow Burgess down by chopping away at his legs.
Killian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killian was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killian.
Killian lands a leg kick that knocks Burgess off balance momentarily.
Killian scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgess clobbers Killian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dace Killian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killian 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dace Killian!
Dace Killian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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