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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horatius McDaniels (ranked 1540 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 1409 p4p, 190 weight class). McDaniels comes to the cage accompanied by Jaws Theme Song. Horatius McDaniels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Horatius McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burduada No Cranio gets back to half guard.
McDaniels is working for a submission of some sort.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to full guard.
Burduada No Cranio is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burduada No Cranio sees it coming and defends easily.
McDaniels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDaniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burduada No Cranio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDaniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio wants to control but McDaniels is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burduada No Cranio pushes McDaniels off and gets back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio scores with the left hand. McDaniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Burduada No Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDaniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burduada No Cranio is fending him off so far but McDaniels persists. Nope, Burduada No Cranio circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burduada No Cranio pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDaniels slips a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels closes the distance and clinches up with Burduada No Cranio, looking for a takedown. McDaniels pushes Burduada No Cranio against the cage but Burduada No Cranio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDaniels eats them both and turns towards Burduada No Cranio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Burduada No Cranio throws a leg kick which misses McDaniels's front leg but catches the back leg as McDaniels tries to avoid it.
McDaniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burduada No Cranio - that will leave a mark!
Burduada No Cranio catches McDaniels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burduada No Cranio throws a shot from downtown. McDaniels moves away and avoids it.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burduada No Cranio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDaniels shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to get back to full guard.
McDaniels stops Burduada No Cranio from getting back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio is doing well to control the position and prevent McDaniels from advancing to side control.
McDaniels seems to be working for a kimura but Burduada No Cranio defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burduada No Cranio regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to keep McDaniels in close.
Burduada No Cranio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDaniels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burduada No Cranio keeping full guard, as McDaniels tries to pass.
Burduada No Cranio wants to stand but McDaniels is controlling the position.
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniels postures up.
Burduada No Cranio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDaniels is looking to pass into half guard but Burduada No Cranio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burduada No Cranio is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burduada No Cranio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDaniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burduada No Cranio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McDaniels, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Burduada No Cranio as McDaniels shoots in.
McDaniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burduada No Cranio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burduada No Cranio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
Burduada No Cranio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDaniels on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDaniels looking to score a takedown here. Burduada No Cranio is defending well but McDaniels drives through and ends up in Burduada No Cranio's guard.
Burduada No Cranio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burduada No Cranio is adopting a defensive guard.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniels slips nicely into half guard.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDaniels is trying to work for a kimura but Burduada No Cranio is defending well.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDaniels stopping the sweep attempt from Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels postures up.
McDaniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burduada No Cranio is keeping the position for now.
Burduada No Cranio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control the position here.
McDaniels won't allow Burduada No Cranio to get back to his feet.
Horatius McDaniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burduada No Cranio is pulling down on McDaniels's head. It's preventing any offense from McDaniels, at least for the moment.
Burduada No Cranio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDaniels drops back looking for a leg! Burduada No Cranio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burduada No Cranio manages to kick McDaniels off! McDaniels jumps back into Burduada No Cranio's guard.
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDaniels is pushing down on Burduada No Cranio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burduada No Cranio is fighting to maintain full guard but McDaniels has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to escape.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control but McDaniels postures up.
McDaniels 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.
McDaniels seems to be looking for submissions.
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burduada No Cranio sees it coming and defends easily.
McDaniels is thwarting Burduada No Cranio's attempts to control the position.
McDaniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burduada No Cranio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDaniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels 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.
Burduada No Cranio tries to roll over but McDaniels keeps him under control.
McDaniels prevents Burduada No Cranio from standing back up.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control here.
Burduada No Cranio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McDaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Burduada No Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burduada No Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for McDaniels with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but McDaniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDaniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burduada No Cranio is fending him off so far but McDaniels persists. Nope, Burduada No Cranio circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Burduada No Cranio lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDaniels doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burduada No Cranio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDaniels darts in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio gets double underhooks and turns McDaniels into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
Burduada No Cranio cracks the inside of McDaniels's front leg.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McDaniels dives in and grabs Burduada No Cranio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio pushes down on McDaniels's head and hops out.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a combination but McDaniels avoids it well.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burduada No Cranio works over McDaniels's head and body with a nice combination.
Burduada No Cranio throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniels moves out of range easily.
McDaniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burduada No Cranio swivels and escapes.
McDaniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burduada No Cranio, right into the meat.
Burduada No Cranio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDaniels dives in and grabs Burduada No Cranio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio pushes down on McDaniels's head and hops out.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burduada No Cranio pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Burduada No Cranio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio tries to sprawl out of it but McDaniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but McDaniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it.
McDaniels shoots in and drives through. Burduada No Cranio sprawls well.
Burduada No Cranio lands a two punch combo.
McDaniels fails with the takedown.
McDaniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDaniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burduada No Cranio throws a front kick that sends McDaniels stumbling back into the cage.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burduada No Cranio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burduada No Cranio has McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Burduada No Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the head.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice head shot.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio has McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
McDaniels shoots in but no luck this time.
McDaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horatius McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio throws out a counter right but McDaniels avoids it with no problem.
Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch successfully.
Horatius McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDaniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a left to the head.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a knee strike.
Burduada No Cranio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDaniels is rocked!
Burduada No Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniels.
Oh McDaniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burduada No Cranio feints a jab and as McDaniels dips his head, Burduada No Cranio unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McDaniels right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McDaniels falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Burduada No Cranio smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
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