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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Burnham (ranked 1030 p4p, 116 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 691 p4p, 85 weight class). Burnham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just Thinking. Budgiehandler has chosen Jack White - Lazaretto as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Reginald Budgiehandler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lester Burnham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham cracks Budgiehandler with an open hand slap.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burnham misses with a straight right.
Budgiehandler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Budgiehandler slips a straight right by Burnham.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Budgiehandler moves forwards but Burnham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burnham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burnham throws a looping overhand right but Budgiehandler ducks down to avoid it.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budgiehandler missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnham.
Budgiehandler throws a lazy right hand but Burnham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budgiehandler wants to get back to his feet but Burnham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Budgiehandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Budgiehandler has escaped and now he's on top!
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budgiehandler is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham looking for a guillotine here but Budgiehandler defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budgiehandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budgiehandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Budgiehandler gets to his feet. Burnham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A lazy left from Burnham finds it's target.
Burnham shoots in and bounces Budgiehandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnham prevents Budgiehandler from getting back to his feet.
Budgiehandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Burnham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burnham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Budgiehandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Budgiehandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Budgiehandler manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Budgiehandler's guard.
Budgiehandler seems keen to control Burnham's posture.
Burnham stops Budgiehandler from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham throws an elbow that misses. Budgiehandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnham's guard. Nice move by Budgiehandler!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Budgiehandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Budgiehandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burnham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budgiehandler has managed to get both his arms back between Burnham's legs - danger averted.
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budgiehandler is aware though and is defending well.
Budgiehandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budgiehandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burnham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budgiehandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Budgiehandler wants to stand but Burnham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Budgiehandler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burnham scores with a body shot.
Budgiehandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnham should have avoided that one.
Budgiehandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Budgiehandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Burnham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Budgiehandler throws a right and a left that Burnham avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Budgiehandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budgiehandler throws the left hand but Burnham avoids the punch easily.
Burnham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Budgiehandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Burnham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burnham takes a swing at Budgiehandler's ribcage but misses.
Burnham lands a jab to Budgiehandler's midsection.
Budgiehandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budgiehandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Lester Burnham is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Burnham scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnham throws out a loose jab but Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnham connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budgiehandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot.
Burnham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Burnham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Budgiehandler sprawls and moves away.
Burnham looks to throw the jab but Budgiehandler is out of range.
Burnham scores with a hook.
Budgiehandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Budgiehandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budgiehandler stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Budgiehandler.
Burnham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Burnham misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Burnham. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
Burnham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham scores with a jab.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Budgiehandler is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Burnham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burnham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnham lands a right hook to the body.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budgiehandler can do to turn this around?
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Burnham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budgiehandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler throws a low kick but Burnham moves out of range easily.
Budgiehandler tries to land a leg kick but Burnham saw it coming and moves away.
Budgiehandler lands a leg kick that knocks Burnham off balance momentarily.
Budgiehandler staying out of range there.
Burnham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budgiehandler moves away.
Budgiehandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
Burnham throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler throws a series of punches but Burnham avoids them all with ease.
Burnham ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budgiehandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Nice uppercut lands for Burnham. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Budgiehandler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Budgiehandler is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budgiehandler avoid being mounted?
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Budgiehandler defends the submission attempt.
Budgiehandler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Budgiehandler defends the submission attempt.
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Budgiehandler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnham prevents Budgiehandler from standing back up.
Burnham wants to take a breather but Budgiehandler is having none of it.
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Budgiehandler is defending well.
Burnham wants to work for an arm triangle but Budgiehandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Budgiehandler tries to get to full guard but Burnham has control of the leg.
Budgiehandler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burnham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burnham jabs Budgiehandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Budgiehandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burnham connects with the punch.
Burnham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but Budgiehandler shows good takedown defense.
Burnham throws a shot from downtown. Budgiehandler moves away and avoids it.
Burnham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burnham is rocked!
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham throws a big shot that misses.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnham looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler takes one on the button.
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!
Burnham connects with a single shot there.
Budgiehandler misses with a looping left.
Burnham tries to counter with a takedown but Budgiehandler is quick to defend against it.
Burnham lands with an overhand left.
Budgiehandler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Burnham throws a shot to the body.
Budgiehandler throws a body kick that misses
and Burnham counters with a stiff right hand.
Budgiehandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnham.
Burnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnham throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Burnham connects with a right hand. Budgiehandler shakes it off.
Burnham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budgiehandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Burnham misses.
Good shot there by Budgiehandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budgiehandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnham throws a shot from downtown. Budgiehandler moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler looks to land a combination. Burnham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burnham misses with a straight right.
Budgiehandler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burnham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burnham misses with a hook.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Budgiehandler sprawls well. Budgiehandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Budgiehandler is just out of range.
Burnham dips to his left and cracks Budgiehandler with an uppercut!
Budgiehandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burnham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook.
Burnham misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Burnham lands.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
A jab from Budgiehandler finds it's way through Burnham's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budgiehandler! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budgiehandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budgiehandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Budgiehandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Budgiehandler throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Burnham throws a sloppy body shot
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp one two that drops Burnham! Budgiehandler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burnham to his feet! Burnham is in big trouble!
Burnham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OH! Burnham has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Budgiehandler smells blood and charges in for the finish! Budgiehandler unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Burnham sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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