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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Tacobell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfonso Tacobell!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacobell fails with a takedown attempt.
Tacobell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacobell.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tacobell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Tacobell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tacobell throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tacobell is looking to clinch.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tacobell, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tacobell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacobell taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Tacobell's face as Burns controls the position.
Tacobell can't do much from the bottom here.
Tacobell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns tries to stand but Tacobell is controlling his head.
Tacobell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tacobell wants to control but Burns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns taking a breather here.
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tacobell, who protects the arm well.
Tacobell is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacobell keeps trying to improve his position.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tacobell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tacobell is looking for a sweep.
Tacobell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position but Tacobell is working away.
Burns working away.
Tacobell is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tacobell strikes from the bottom but Burns takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Tacobell regains half guard.
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 Denis Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tacobell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Burns throws a series of punches but Tacobell avoids them all with ease.
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tacobell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tacobell wants to get back to his feet but Burns is dominant here and he's now got Tacobell's back!
Tacobell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns.
Burns has the hooks in. Tacobell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tacobell trying to control the position but Burns manages to sink in the hooks.
Burns biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is not going to allow Tacobell to sit and survive in this position.
Tacobell is really stuck here.
Burns biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burns connects with a big shot to the side of Tacobell's head.
Burns is riding his opponent, not letting Tacobell buck him off.
Tacobell staying busy and making it hard for Burns to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacobell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tacobell fending off the submission attempt from Burns.
Tacobell trying to control but not successfully.
Burns has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tacobell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Denis Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns has managed to slip his arm under Tacobell's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tacobell is tapping out! Submission win for Burns.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denis Burns!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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