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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Burgess could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emory Majors's chin.
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22 - 15 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 15 - 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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burgess leaves Majors with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burgess looks to land a right hand but Majors moved out of range.
Majors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Burgess lands with a straight right. Majors didn't see that one coming.
Majors shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Majors's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Majors has a takedown stuffed.
Burgess throws a series of punches but Majors moves out of range.
Majors misses with a double jab
and Burgess counters with a slapping leg kick.
Majors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess lands a jab.
Burgess scores with the left hand. Majors knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess throws a series of punches but Majors avoids them all with ease.
Burgess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgess.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Majors, as that shot connected.
Burgess clobbers Majors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burgess misses with a body shot
and Majors counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Majors checks the leg kick.
Majors throws a head kick but Burgess moves out of range.
Majors throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors slips under a jab from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a few strikes there.
Burgess lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majors circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majors was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Majors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Majors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Majors tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess is trying to control the position but Majors postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Burgess blocks nicely.
Majors throws a big elbow that misses.
Majors is fighting to break Burgess's control of his arms but Burgess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majors prevents Burgess from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Majors scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess wriggles free and stands up.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Majors's hands.
Majors swinging wildly here.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burgess counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majors thinking.
Burgess fails to land with a series of punches.
Majors tries to clinch there but Burgess circles away.
Majors slips a jab and a cross from Burgess.
Burgess fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majors.
Majors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
Majors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Anthony Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors slips a jab from Burgess.
Majors doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Burgess misses with a lunging right hand
and Majors makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Majors.
Burgess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Majors.
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!
Burgess is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burgess enables Majors to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burgess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgess is controlling Majors's posture.
Burgess kicks Majors off and gets to his feet.
Majors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Majors fails to land the takedown.
Majors drives through with a takedown into guard.
Majors scoring with some ground and pound.
Burgess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors stops Burgess from standing up.
Burgess wriggles free and stands up.
Anthony Burgess is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Burgess.
Majors tries to move into range but Burgess moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burgess slaps away a takedown attempt from Majors, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Burgess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Majors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burgess sprawls well. Burgess wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess throws out a loose jab but Majors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
Burgess throws a nice outside leg kick.
Majors stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burgess.
Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgess as he jumps to the side.
Burgess throws a combination. Majors tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burgess misses with a two punch combination.
Majors throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Majors finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgess has Majors pulled in close to control his posture.
Majors with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Majors slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burgess regains half guard.
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majors is working away from the top position though.
Majors thows a huge punch but Burgess dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess tries to kick Majors off but Majors keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Majors working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Majors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgess is looking to control Majors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burgess avoid being mounted?
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgess sees it coming and defends easily.
Burgess trying to hold on to Majors's head to control him but Majors postures up.
Majors sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgess defending well though.
Majors throwing shots but Burgess is blocking nicely.
Majors is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burgess pushes Majors off and gets back to his feet.
Majors swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors looks for a takedown but Burgess sprawls well.
Majors is breathing heavily.
Burgess scores with a nice head shot.
Majors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
Majors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Majors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgess.
Burgess connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess pivots, looking for a leg kick but Majors is out of range and Burgess settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors shoots in but no luck this time.
Majors misses with a wild body shot.
Burgess digs a good hook to Majors's body.
Burgess cracks Majors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Burgess will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Majors dives in and grabs Burgess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes down on Majors's head and hops out.
Burgess checks a leg kick.
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Majors.
Burgess stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Majors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgess.
A punch lands to the side of Majors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burgess tries to bum rush Majors with a series of wild strikes but Majors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgess misses with a wild combination.
Majors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors rushes Burgess and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess tries to work over Majors's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majors turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Majors manages to end up in side control.
Burgess tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Majors seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Majors is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burgess knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emory Majors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majors throws an elbow but Burgess slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors is putting a hurting on Burgess here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Majors.
Majors is putting a hurting on Burgess here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Majors.
Burgess tries to buck Majors off but Majors is having none of it.
Burgess sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgess sees it coming and defends easily.
Burgess has one foot on Majors's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Majors throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Majors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgess misses with a double jab.
Burgess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Majors momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majors slips a straight right by Burgess.
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
Majors takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burgess walks into a stiff left hand from Majors.
Burgess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Majors saw that one coming.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgess scores with a decent looking hook.
Burgess tries to work over Majors's front leg with a kick but Majors checks it.
Majors looks to land a right hand but Burgess moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors shoots for a takedown but Burgess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burgess lands a nice looking body shot.
Majors misses with a head kick.
Burgess lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anthony Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Majors.
Burgess lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Majors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgess.
Majors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
A jab from Burgess does it's job there.
Majors slips a straight right by Burgess.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors looks for a takedown but Burgess sprawls well.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Burgess.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgess, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Burgess!
After the fight, Anthony Burgess was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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