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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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178 cm
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166 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a big head kick but Burns shrugs it off.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Burns motions for Pettis to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Pettis lands a head kick!
It looks like Larry Burns has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Pettis moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns blocks a head kick by Pettis .
Pettis checks a leg kick.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Pettis 's knee but Pettis avoids it well.
Burns motions for Pettis to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Pettis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns moves out of range as Pettis throws a body kick.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis .
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
Pettis looks winded!
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettis , pushing him back against the cage.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Pettis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Pettis avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Pettis jumps guard but Burns stands there with Pettis around his waist. Pettis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Pettis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larry Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis .
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pettis avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis jumps guard but Burns stands there with Pettis around his waist. Pettis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Pettis blocks the elbow strike.
Pettis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pettis dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pettis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pettis 's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pettis tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettis avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis drags the fight down to the ground.
Pettis looking to control.
Burns stays in close to Pettis 's body and controls the position.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis 's legs - danger averted.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Larry Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Burns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns rushes Pettis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis wants a takedown.
Pettis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Pettis .
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Pettis throws a lazy head kick
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Pettis .
Pettis cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Burns tenderised Pettis 's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pettis is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larry Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis .
Pettis blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns stays in close to Pettis 's body and controls the position.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns is sitting in close to Pettis 's body. Pettis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Burns is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Burns is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pettis .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Pettis !
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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
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