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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red comes to the cage accompanied by Black Stone Cherry Bulldozer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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258 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Burns!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Red manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Red was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns drives through and clinches with Red against the cage.
Burns tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Bubba Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Burns.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Red controls his hands.
Burns tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Red lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye.
It looks like James Burns has been cut.
Red jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Red is controlling Burns's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns won't allow Red to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Red wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Red is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burns trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Red has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns.
Red tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Red on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Red tries to get out of the position.
Red keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns wants to stand but Red is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns stands up from Red's guard - Burns perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red fails with a takedown attempt.
Red stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Red gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Red trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Red wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns keeping full guard, as Red tries to pass.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Red trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
Red has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Red looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Red looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Burns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns feints and as Red raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Red is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Red's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burns advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burns tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Red changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Red manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns looks for a takedown but Red sprawls well.
Bubba Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Red looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Red persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Red.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Red manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Red shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Red is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Red.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Red sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
Burns is pressing down on Red's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Red is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Red counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Red throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red is looking to advance position but Burns has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Red is working to get back to half guard.
Burns avoids the attempt from Red to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns wants to control the pace but Red is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Burns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Red back to the cage. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Red has his takedown stuffed
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Red swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Red is defended easily by Burns.
James Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Red cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Red is defended easily by Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Red's ribs.
Red throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Red is in Burns's guard.
Burns trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Red works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
Red wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is pushing down on Red's leg trying to pass to half guard. Red is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Red is trying to control but Burns passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Burns. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
You can see the frustration on Red's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns controls the position.
Burns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burns trying to control the action but Red is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Red changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Red manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Red went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burns lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Red gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
Red is looking for a counter combo.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Red takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Red.
Red looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
James Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Bubba Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns trying to control the position but Red is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Burns!
Bubba Red was interviewed post fight and said 'It is a shame that i lost tonight but i will not let this put me down this will just make me better and stronger thank you all'.
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energy
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hype
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