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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheldon Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy leaves Jigster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jigster gets tackled into the cage by Burgundy. Burgundy maintains the clinch.
Burgundy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burgundy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sheldon Jigster has been cut.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Burgundy.
Jigster is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burgundy.
Burgundy lands an elbow inside.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burgundy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burgundy lands a damaging elbow.
Burgundy with a knee to the head.
Burgundy landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
Burgundy lands a damaging elbow.
Jigster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sheldon Jigster's cut is getting worse.
Burgundy lands a damaging elbow.
Burgundy scores with a knee to the head.
Burgundy stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Burgundy.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Burgundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burgundy.
Burgundy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burgundy.
Knees to the body from Burgundy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burgundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burgundy lands an elbow inside that Jigster shrugs off.
Jigster is trying to maintain a safe position but Burgundy gets an underhook and turns Jigster into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
Burgundy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burgundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burgundy landing knees to the head.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burgundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burgundy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Burgundy.
Jigster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burgundy obliges.
Burgundy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burgundy keeps control of Jigster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jigster is trying to pull guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burgundy lands an elbow inside that Jigster shrugs off.
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burgundy lands an elbow just above Jigster 's eye.
Burgundy lands an elbow inside that Jigster shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burgundy obliges.
Jigster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jigster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burgundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy lands an elbow just above Jigster 's eye.
Jigster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jigster jumps guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burgundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jigster's defenses.
Jigster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burgundy smiles and moves away.
Burgundy clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands an elbow that stopped Jigster in his tracks for a moment.
Jigster tries to pull guard but Burgundy won't allow it.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Burgundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burgundy connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burgundy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jigster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burgundy lands an elbow just above Jigster 's eye.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burgundy lands an elbow inside that Jigster shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Jigster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burgundy clinches up with Jigster and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Burgundy.
Burgundy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burgundy.
Burgundy crunches a lovely knee into Jigster's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Burgundy.
Burgundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burgundy obliges.
Burgundy lands an elbow that stopped Jigster in his tracks for a moment.
Jigster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow.
Burgundy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burgundy with a knee to the head.
Burgundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burgundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jigster wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a knee to the head.
Burgundy lands an elbow just above Jigster 's eye.
Burgundy lands a damaging elbow.
Burgundy misses with an elbow strike.
Jigster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgundy walks away with a smile on his face. Jigster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jigster throws a nice looking combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jigster fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jigster tries for a takedown but Burgundy manages to get underhooks.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Burgundy lands a good knee to the midsection. Jigster won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
Jigster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burgundy lands an elbow that stopped Jigster in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jigster fails to pull guard.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Jigster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burgundy connects with a knee to the head.
Jigster tries to pull guard but Burgundy won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jigster jumps guard but Burgundy stands there with Jigster around his waist. Jigster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burgundy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burgundy prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burgundy.
Jigster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burgundy to keep the fight standing.
Burgundy crunches a lovely knee into Jigster's ribcage.
Burgundy connects with a knee to the head.
Jigster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burgundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster jumps guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burgundy.
Ron Burgundy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jigster is trying to pull guard but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
Burgundy lands a knee to the body.
Jigster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burgundy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
Jigster is working for takedown but Burgundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burgundy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jigster's face.
Burgundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jigster's defenses.
Jigster is working for takedown but Burgundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burgundy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Jigster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jigster goes for a takedown attempt but Burgundy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burgundy rushes Jigster and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burgundy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burgundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jigster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgundy lands an elbow inside.
Jigster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burgundy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jigster to the mat. Jigster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jigster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy cracks Jigster with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Jigster's cut.
That's time! Jigster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burgundy forces Jigster back against the cage and clinches.
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jigster is trying to pull guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burgundy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burgundy crunches a lovely knee into Jigster's ribcage.
Burgundy scores a nice knee to the body.
Jigster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jigster takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Burgundy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
Nice elbow from Burgundy.
Burgundy stalling in the clinch.
Burgundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jigster's defenses.
Burgundy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jigster is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burgundy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a knee to the head.
Jigster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy lands an elbow that stopped Jigster in his tracks for a moment.
Burgundy stops a takedown attempt from Jigster.
Burgundy crunches a lovely knee into Jigster's ribcage.
Jigster takes an elbow to the temple.
Jigster is trying to drag Burgundy to the mat but Burgundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burgundy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burgundy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burgundy lands an elbow that stopped Jigster in his tracks for a moment.
Jigster jumps into guard, dragging Burgundy to the mat.
Jigster trying to control the position.
Burgundy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy with a nice head shot there.
Burgundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burgundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgundy working some strikes from top position.
Burgundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jigster is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy postures up and lands a big shot to Jigster's brow.
Burgundy throws a strike but Jigster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jigster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgundy wants to sweep here but Jigster controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jigster throws a big elbow that misses.
Jigster throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely.
Jigster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jigster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster.
Jigster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burgundy controlling Jigster's posture.
Jigster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burgundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster.
Sheldon Jigster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jigster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jigster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jigster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burgundy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
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