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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Rua Rinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilberto Rua Rinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Burns!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Rua Rinaldo shoots in.
Burns fakes the leg kick and cracks Rua Rinaldo in the body.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Rua Rinaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua Rinaldo.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua Rinaldo.
Rua Rinaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilberto Rua Rinaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua Rinaldo tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Rua Rinaldo didn't expect that.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
Rua Rinaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua Rinaldo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rua Rinaldo keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua Rinaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Gilberto Rua Rinaldo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burns forces Rua Rinaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Rua Rinaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua Rinaldo keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns.
Rua Rinaldo is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Rua Rinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua Rinaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua Rinaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns 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.
Rua Rinaldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rua Rinaldo working a defensive guard here.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua Rinaldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua Rinaldo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua Rinaldo keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns prevents Rua Rinaldo from getting back to his feet.
Rua Rinaldo striking from his own guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua Rinaldo is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua Rinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua Rinaldo stands and steps away. Burns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Rua Rinaldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rua Rinaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua Rinaldo misses with a looping left.
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
Rua Rinaldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua Rinaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua Rinaldo has a closed guard, preventing Burns from standing up.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua Rinaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua Rinaldo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns thows a big elbow that misses.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua Rinaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua Rinaldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Rua Rinaldo didn't expect that.
Burns wants to stand but Rua Rinaldo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rua Rinaldo looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries to stand but Rua Rinaldo is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Rua Rinaldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Rua Rinaldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Rua Rinaldo jumps guard but Burns stands there with Rua Rinaldo around his waist. Rua Rinaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Rua Rinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Rua Rinaldo pulls Burns into guard.
Rua Rinaldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua Rinaldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns gets to his feet. Rua Rinaldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua Rinaldo scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua Rinaldo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burns is now in Rua Rinaldo's guard. A big mistake from Rua Rinaldo there, giving up the dominant position!
Rua Rinaldo is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua Rinaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Rua Rinaldo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Rua Rinaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rua Rinaldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua Rinaldo is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua Rinaldo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rua Rinaldo tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua Rinaldo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns tries to clinch there but Rua Rinaldo circles away.
Rua Rinaldo has his takedown stuffed
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua Rinaldo's guard.
Burns gets to his feet - Rua Rinaldo follows without any prompting.
Rua Rinaldo has his takedown stuffed
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua Rinaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua Rinaldo keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua Rinaldo seems keen to control Burns's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua Rinaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Rua Rinaldo with a poor takedown
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Rua Rinaldo pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Rua Rinaldo as Burns shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burns enables Rua Rinaldo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns trying to control the position.
Rua Rinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Rua Rinaldo stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua Rinaldo is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua Rinaldo gets to mount! Burns was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Burns shoots in but Rua Rinaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua Rinaldo pinned against the cage. Rua Rinaldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rua Rinaldo with a poor takedown
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gilberto Rua Rinaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua Rinaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua Rinaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua Rinaldo tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Rua Rinaldo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Rua Rinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua Rinaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rua Rinaldo is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Rua Rinaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Rua Rinaldo wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua Rinaldo is retaining full guard.
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua Rinaldo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burns!
Burns tries to hold on but Rua Rinaldo postures up.
Rua Rinaldo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rua Rinaldo raining down shots from the mount!
Rua Rinaldo scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Rua Rinaldo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rua Rinaldo landing strikes from the mount and Burns is in trouble!
Rua Rinaldo looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is bucking up trying to escape but Rua Rinaldo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rua Rinaldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lance Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns wants to control but Rua Rinaldo is having none of it.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Rua Rinaldo's attempts to control the action.
Rua Rinaldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua Rinaldo trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns tries to roll over but Rua Rinaldo keeps him under control.
Rua Rinaldo trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Gilberto Rua Rinaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gilberto Rua Rinaldo.
Rua Rinaldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua Rinaldo won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Burns!
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FIGHT
RATING
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