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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Strummer.
Strummer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been hearing reports that Burns has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strummer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strummer avoids the body shot from Burns.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
A jab from Strummer does it's job there.
Strummer lands with a right hand.
Burns slips a jab from Strummer.
Strummer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Strummer misses the jab.
Strummer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strummer throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Strummer misses with a straight left.
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!
Strummer throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strummer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns defending well as Strummer loads up on a big left hand.
Strummer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Strummer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burns!
Strummer works to advance to full mount. Burns defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer controlling his opponent.
Strummer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Strummer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Strummer isn't that keen on the idea.
Strummer trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strummer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burns can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Strummer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burns has worked his arm free - good work by Burns!
Burns trying to remain calm as Strummer controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strummer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strummer takes a little break here. Burns wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Strummer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Strummer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strummer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strummer looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Strummer.
Burns slips under a jab.
A big right from Strummer misses.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strummer.
Strummer misses with a wild body shot.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Strummer counters with a shoot takedown. Burns fights it but they end up in guard.
Strummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strummer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strummer is just content to waste time from the top position. Burns takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Strummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Strummer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strummer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strummer has escaped and now he's on top!
Strummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strummer slows the pace down in half guard.
Strummer is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strummer slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Strummer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strummer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strummer is controlling the pace.
Strummer trying to advance position but Burns counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strummer controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Strummer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strummer.
Joe Strummer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strummer misses with a looping left.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strummer lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
Strummer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strummer digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Andy Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Strummer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strummer advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strummer not doing much here.
Strummer seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Strummer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joe Strummer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strummer controlling his opponent.
Strummer looking to take Burns's back but Burns rolls and after a scramble, Burns ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Burns to escape a tricky position.
Strummer has his hands on Burns's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns is fighting to break Strummer's control of his arms but Strummer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strummer keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Strummer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Strummer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strummer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
Strummer moves into full mount! Burns won't be happy about that!
Strummer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Andy Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strummer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strummer 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strummer!
As Joe Strummer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Castor, suck on deeze nuts, byatch!'.
Andy Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank fans '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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