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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shepherd Bushiri (ranked 213 p4p, 30 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 693 p4p, 78 weight class). Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. Predator Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shepherd Bushiri! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bushiri throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side. Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bushiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Burns connects with a right hand. Bushiri shakes it off. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook. Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bushiri misses with a low kick. Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well. An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses. Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a right hand that Bushiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushiri also avoids with ease. Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bushiri looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming. Bushiri is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Bushiri connects with a jab. Bushiri throws a head kick that misses. Bushiri looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well. Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch. Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well. Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it. Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bushiri tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control. Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bushiri is trying to stand.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard. Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bushiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots. Bushiri is looking to escape. Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bushiri has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet. Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control. Bushiri defending against the ground and pound. Burns working away. Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Bushiri parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bushiri to escape.
Bushiri is not content to let Burns control the position. Bushiri is trying to buck Burns off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bushiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bushiri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns. Bushiri is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here. Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Burns cracks Bushiri with an elbow. That is naaassty. Burns taking a breather here. Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Predator Burns 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.
Bushiri throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range. Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot. Bushiri blocks the body kick.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri. Bushiri walks into a left hand. Burns looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bushiri lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily. Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushiri as he jumps to the side. Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it. Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely. Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch. Bushiri connects with a looping right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bushiri blocks a leg kick. Bushiri slips under a jab. Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns. Bushiri swings away with a leg kick that misses. Burns tests Bushiri's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses. Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns. Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns. Bushiri thows a leg kick but Burns checks it so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Bushiri. Burns jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri. Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards. Bushiri being controlled against the cage. Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body. Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bushiri stands up from guard. Let's bang! Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range. A punch combination from Burns misses. Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick. Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it. Bushiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though. Burns thuds his right hand into Bushiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bushiri is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely. Bushiri darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage. Bushiri tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bushiri blocks a body shot from Burns. Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns pulls guard effortlessly. Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bushiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bushiri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bushiri wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position. Burns is working an open guard so Bushiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bushiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bushiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it. 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 Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride. Burns misses with an uppercut. Burns misses with a takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Predator Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily. Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range. Bushiri throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range. Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely. Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns. Bushiri is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though. Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far. Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control. Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bushiri dodges the ground and pound from Burns. Bushiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Bushiri is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bushiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns. Burns prevents Bushiri from improving his position. Burns lands with a punch from half guard. Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard. Bushiri trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well. Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns. Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage. Burns breaks from the clinch.
Bushiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burns throws a right and a left that Bushiri avoids nicely. Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushiri as he avoids it easily. Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bushiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head. Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Burns checks a leg kick. Burns scores with a nice head shot. Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch. Bushiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bushiri tries a low kick but Burns avoids it. Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well. Burns throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it. Burns checks the leg kick. Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri. Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A momentary lapse in concentration from Bushiri enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bushiri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Burns wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving. Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position. Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Burns is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Bushiri on the inside. Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns. Bushiri prevents a body shot from Burns. Bushiri misses with some punches.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage. Burns manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it. Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily. Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bushiri moves away from the strike by Burns. A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Predator Burns just about did enough to take it. That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bushiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns. Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri is looking to clinch. Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns checks a low kick from Bushiri. Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bushiri scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Burns settles back down. Nice uppercut there from Bushiri. Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bushiri lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Burns moves forwards but Bushiri connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bushiri throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns. Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bushiri misses with a wild body shot. Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bushiri thumps Burns with a low kick. Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bushiri is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns is in close to Bushiri's body, working some short punches and elbows. Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet. Burns with a flurry of punches that miss. Bushiri wriggles free and stands up. Bushiri scores with a nice head shot. Bushiri connects with a body shot. Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Bushiri counter with a right hand. A head kick misses from Bushiri. Nice uppercut there from Burns. Burns misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a nice body kick.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Burns. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns. That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on. Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it. Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bushiri lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns. Burns misses with a takedown attempt letting Bushiri counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bushiri lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. An attempted straight right counter from Bushiri misses the target. Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards. Burns has Bushiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Burns tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage. Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bushiri smiles and moves away.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Predator Burns in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Burns misses with a takedown attempt and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand. Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bushiri misses the shot to the body. Burns misses with a hook
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab. Bushiri cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range. Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burns throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely. Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range. Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bushiri cracks Burns with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. A good leg kick by Bushiri. Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Bushiri. Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily. Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily. Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Bushiri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bushiri throws a hook but Burns blocks it. Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri slips under a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Bushiri misses its target. Bushiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bushiri slips under a jab. Burns gets a takedown into half guard. Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage. Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushiri to keep the fight standing. Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns. Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri won't allow it.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is trying to push Bushiri away but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head. Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on. Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bushiri scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushiri should have avoided that one. Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Burns throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it. Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick. A clash of legs there as Bushiri blocks the low kick. Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns. Bushiri throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Burns blocks a leg kick. Bushiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it. Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushiri throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bushiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bushiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Shepherd Bushiri retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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