Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilmarinen cracks Burnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ilmarinen 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.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen stalks Burnett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnett's face. Burnett staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Ilmarinen with a jab.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Burnett gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Burnett tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilmarinen drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ilmarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ilmarinen pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Burnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burnett is holding on for now.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen working Burnett over with strikes. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Burnett's defenses.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen is working Burnett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen is fighting to break Burnett's control of his arms but Burnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Burnett's temple.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen moves nicely into side control.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ilmarinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Ilmarinen is trying to ground and pound but Burnett uses the momentary lack of control by Ilmarinen to regain half guard.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Burnett is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Burnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Burnett looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a hook to the body
and Burnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burnett jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vinogradov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vinogradov trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinogradov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnett keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura but Burnett is defending well.
Vinogradov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Vinogradov thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Burnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Burnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it. #SUB#
Vinogradov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Burnett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vinogradov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.#TD#
Short looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnett defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short controlling the action here.
Short trying to control from Burnett's half guard. Burnett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T1#
Burnett pulls Short in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burnett works Short's body with a nice hook.
Burnett lands with a right hand.
Burnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Short momentarily. #T2#
Short is aggressively charging in as Burnett backs up avoiding any damage. Burnett tosses out a jab and Short runs right into it face first! Short is out cold! Burnett dropped down on all fours and is barking in Short's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burnett connects with a crisp jab.
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnett cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burnett takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Burnett didn't expect that.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett has control of Trollslayer's left arm, preventing Trollslayer from doing any damage. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnett's head.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.#T3#
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Burnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnett's head.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trollslayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
A cross from Burnett lands.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Burnett avoids it well and moves away.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trollslayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnett is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Burnett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trollslayer cracks Burnett with a big elbow.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Burnett is rocked!
Trollslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnett is avoiding damage well.
Burnett parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burnett to escape.
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes.
Burnett is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Burnett is defending the strikes.
Burnett seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Trollslayer crashes against the mat.
Burnett dodges the ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trollslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Burnett's temple.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Trollslayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burnett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burnett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Burnett struggling a bit here.
Trollslayer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trollslayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trollslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A big shot lands for Trollslayer! That's hurt Burnett! Will he recover? Trollslayer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinogradov stuns Burnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett counters with a right hand to the body.
Burnett misses with a hook to the body
and Vinogradov counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov stuns Burnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
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!
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab. #T1#
Burnett misses the jab.
Vinogradov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burnett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Burnett drops Vinogradov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vinogradov looks back up at him and smiles so Burnett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a nice body shot.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
Vinogradov scores with a decent looking hook.
Burnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Burnett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Burnett darts in and clinches Vinogradov up against the cage.#T2#
Vinogradov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinogradov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnett.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vinogradov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burnett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinogradov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burnett smiles and moves away.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Burnett counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinogradov with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Burnett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vinogradov! Burnett lets Vinogradov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vinogradov is rocked!#T3#
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
Oh Vinogradov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Vinogradov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burnett!
Vinogradov seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vinogradov wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Vinogradov crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Vinogradov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well.
Vinogradov tries to move to full mount but Burnett actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be working for a kimura but Burnett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a kimura but Burnett is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Burnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnett wants it to stay on the feet.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown
and Burnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burnett misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Burnett - just one landing.
Vinogradov throws a combination that misses
enabling Burnett to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Vinogradov misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Burnett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vinogradov! Burnett lets Vinogradov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Burnett clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Burnett. #T1#
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinogradov controls his hands.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinogradov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Burnett instigates a clinch.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Vinogradov controls the action.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett working aggressively here.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett works on Vinogradov's body with a couple of short punches.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinogradov's elbow.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Vinogradov avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage. #T2#
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vinogradov backwards.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Vinogradov avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Vinogradov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vinogradov blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vinogradov or not.
Burnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinogradov is looking for a takedown.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinogradov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vinogradov lands a head shot.#T3#
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Burnett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vinogradov lands an overhand right.
Vinogradov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burnett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov passes Burnett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vinogradov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Vinogradov's guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burnett uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vinogradov wants to control but Burnett postures up.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Burnett.
Vinogradov walks into a straight right hand from Burnett.
Burnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Burnett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinogradov tries to counter with a takedown but Burnett is quick to defend against it.
Burnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinogradov or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnett, which made it look bad.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov shoots and misses #KD2#
and Burnett counters with a nice right hand that sends Vinogradov toppling to the canvas! Vinogradov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burnett finish him?!
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnett moves away.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov ducks into an uppercut from Burnett and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Shalashaska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalashaska tries to clinch there but Burnett circles away.
Burnett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Shalashaska clinches up against the cage.
Burnett digs a right hand into Shalashaska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shalashaska's gas tank.
Burnett avoids a wild elbow strike from Shalashaska.
Burnett pushes Shalashaska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shalashaska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shalashaska can't get the takedown.
Shalashaska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Shalashaska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Burnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shalashaska is working for takedown but Burnett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khalil Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Shalashaska.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Shalashaska.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Shalashaska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burnett prevents it.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Shalashaska's head.
Burnett presses Shalashaska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnett gets underhooks to prevent Shalashaska's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Burnett.
Shalashaska looks winded!
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett pushes Shalashaska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett lands a right hand.
A short right from Burnett.
A right hand to the body from Burnett.
Shalashaska struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Burnett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalashaska or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Shalashaska's ribcage. Shalashaska let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalashaska takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnett is working Shalashaska over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burnett as the two fighters clinch.
Shalashaska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Burnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burnett works on Shalashaska's body with a couple of short punches.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Shalashaska's ribcage. Shalashaska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burnett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalashaska or not.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Shalashaska avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Burnett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnett is leaning against Shalashaska and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Burnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
Shalashaska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
Burnett presses Shalashaska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Burnett.
Burnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Burnett. #ROC#Shalashaska is rocked!
A short right from Burnett on the inside.
Shalashaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burnett lands a body shot.
Burnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD#
Burnett drops Shalashaska onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shalashaska is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burnett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burnett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Burnett. #KD#
Burnett drops Shalashaska onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shalashaska is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burnett creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Shalashaska out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!
In defeat, Adam Shalashaska stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burnett slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Jab, jab by Burnett - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Burnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Barbosa working away.
Barbosa wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnett tries to bench press Barbosa off him but Barbosa keeps the position.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Burnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa is really struggling to control Burnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbosa working away.#T3#
Barbosa trying to control the action but Burnett is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Burnett.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Lucas Barbosa's cut is getting worse.
Burnett cracks Barbosa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barbosa falls to his knees and Burnett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finlayson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Burnett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burnett blocks a jab.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Finlayson as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Burnett clinches up with Finlayson and pushes him back against the cage.
Finlayson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finlayson prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with a body punch. #T1#
Burnett tries to work over Finlayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Finlayson controls the action.
Finlayson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finlayson scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Finlayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett tries a body shot but Finlayson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Finlayson as the two fighters clinch.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett working aggressively here.
Finlayson pushes Burnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burnett looks winded!
Nice body punch from Finlayson - that landed with a thud.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlayson controls his hands.
Finlayson lands with a light punch inside.
Finlayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Finlayson lands with a light punch inside.
Burnett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finlayson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Burnett can turn it around.
Finlayson lands a nice uppercut.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson pushes Burnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finlayson scores with a shoulder strike.
Finlayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finlayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnett backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Finlayson - that landed with a thud.
Finlayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Finlayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finlayson.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Finlayson.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlayson lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finlayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Finlayson.
A short body shot lands from Finlayson as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finlayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Burnett is rocked!
Finlayson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Burnett to his knees! Finlayson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Burnett misses with a hook to the body
and Leonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Burnett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Burnett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Burnett misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with an outside leg kick.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Leonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Burnett moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Burnett with an uppercut!
Burnett slips a jab from Leonov.#T2#
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
letting Burnett counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Burnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Burnett connects with a body shot that sends Leonov's belly button to the back.
Burnett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burnett's knee momentarily.
Burnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a low kick, right behind Burnett 's knee.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Leonov is looking to counter punch.
Leonov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Burnett has knocked Leonov down with a huge combo! Burnett steps away and waves a wobbly Leonov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Burnett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burnett needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Burnett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnett. #T4#
Burnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
Burnett drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnett's hands.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Burnett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leonov sprawling to the canvas! Leonov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnett finish him?!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leonov scores with a jab. Burnett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Burnett cracks Leonov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burnett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leonov to stand back up!
Burnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov cracks Burnett with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Burnett checks it.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Burnett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burnett shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Leonov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Burnett sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Leonov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Shalashaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shalashaska has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shalashaska thinking.
Burnett loads up on a big right hand but Shalashaska slips the punch.
Shalashaska cracks a nice hook into Burnett's ribs.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
Burnett slips a jab and a cross from Shalashaska.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalashaska ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Shalashaska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shalashaska moves away from the strike by Burnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Burnett is looking to counter punch.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalashaska scores with a body shot.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Burnett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Shalashaska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shalashaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burnett.
Burnett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalashaska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Burnett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shalashaska sprawling to the canvas! Shalashaska rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnett finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Adam Shalashaska has been cut.
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!
Shalashaska misses with a body punch
and Burnett counters with a big left hand that crumples Shalashaska! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!
The defeated Adam Shalashaska had this to say: 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Burnett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finlayson scores with a nice right hand.
Finlayson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Finlayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burnett.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finlayson thinking.
Burnett misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Finlayson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finlayson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burnett misses with a hook
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Finlayson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finlayson lands a nice shot that snaps Burnett's head back.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finlayson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand
and Burnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlayson scores with a hook.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand
and Burnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson moves forwards but Burnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
Finlayson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finlayson duly obliges.
Finlayson lands with a cross. #T3#
Finlayson staying out of range there.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burnett throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finlayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burnett circles away quickly and effectively.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Finlayson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnett's hands.
Finlayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finlayson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.#KD#
Finlayson cracks Burnett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Burnett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finlayson finish him? #ROC#Burnett is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finlayson digs a good body shot into Burnett's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Burnett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burnett misses with a hook to the body
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
Burnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finlayson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his super heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Finlayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett connects with a jab.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
Burnett misses with a right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlayson's head backwards.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnett misses with a shot to the body
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Finlayson throws a hook but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett throws a hook but Finlayson avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Burnett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finlayson moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Finlayson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnett off the cage and back into range.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Burnett misses with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Burnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burnett throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finlayson throws a lazy uppercut
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Finlayson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnett's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Burnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finlayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Finlayson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Finlayson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.
Burnett misses with a looping left.
Burnett misses with a body shot
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finlayson.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
Burnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Finlayson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Finlayson swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
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!
Finlayson throws a right hand that misses
and Burnett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burnett misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Burnett is out of range.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Finlayson moves away and avoids it.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finlayson walks into a stiff left hand from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Torhte Finlayson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Burnett is out of range.
Finlayson misses with a hook
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnett 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.
Finlayson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burnett counter with a right hand.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Khalil Burnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnett throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson misses with a hook
and Burnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burnett under the eye.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
Finlayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Finlayson ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett slips under a jab from Finlayson.#T2#
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnett works Finlayson's body with a nice hook.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Finlayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finlayson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.
Burnett throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finlayson.
Burnett with a hook.
Finlayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett connects with a crisp jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finlayson. #T4#
Finlayson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finlayson throws a right hand that misses
and Burnett counters with a right hand to the body.
Burnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burnett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Burnett lands.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Burnett throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burnett! Finlayson lets Burnett back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Burnett is rocked!
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burnett throws a hook but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
and Burnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Burnett slips under a jab from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a body punch
and Burnett cracks him with a counter punch right 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!
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Finlayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finlayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Burnett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finlayson jabs Burnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnett.
Finlayson staying out of range there.
Finlayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Finlayson throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Finlayson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
It looked like Finlayson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burnett.
Burnett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlayson's head backwards.
Burnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett throws a jab when Finlayson was well out of range.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
letting Burnett counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Burnett.#T3#
Burnett tries to clinch
and Finlayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finlayson slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett ducks right into an uppercut from Finlayson.
Burnett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab. #T4#
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Burnett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Burnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Finlayson moved out of range nicely.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Torhte Finlayson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Burnett lands an overhand right.
Finlayson slips a straight right by Burnett.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Finlayson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Burnett throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson tries to move into range but Burnett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finlayson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Finlayson.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finlayson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson walks into a straight right hand from Burnett.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Finlayson defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burnett, as that shot connected.
Finlayson slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
Burnett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnett throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnett walks into a jab.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.#R5#
Finlayson blocks a jab.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Finlayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Finlayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Finlayson scores with the left hand. Burnett knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finlayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Burnett misses with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Burnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finlayson.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Burnett connects with a looping right hand.
Finlayson swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett counters with a stiff right hand.
Finlayson throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Good shot there by Burnett.#T2#
Finlayson lands a jab to the head.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Burnett moves away and avoids it.
Burnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlayson.
Burnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnett.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burnett.
Finlayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett scores with a nice right hand.
Burnett misses the body punch
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?#T4#
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnett seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.
Burnett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlayson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torhte Finlayson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finlayson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Torhte Finlayson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Vinogradov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Burnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burnett tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov lands a nice hook to Burnett's body. Burnett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Burnett moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Burnett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett takes one on the button.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett works Vinogradov's body with a nice hook.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinogradov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Burnett to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnett misses with a hook. Vinogradov ducked under it nicely.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.#T2#
Burnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
A big left from Burnett misses.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Vinogradov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Burnett 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.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett cracks Vinogradov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett thuds a left hand into Vinogradov's body.#T3#
Burnett misses with a body punch
and Vinogradov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinogradov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burnett connects with a body shot.
Burnett connects with the punch.
Vinogradov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett misses the jab.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Vinogradov throws a combination. Burnett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nice shot by Vinogradov.
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Vinogradov defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov with a jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Vinogradov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Burnett misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
Vinogradov takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinogradov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burnett throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Burnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinogradov at a distance.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burnett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burnett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinogradov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov counters with a series of strikes. Burnett will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Burnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Burnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnett off the cage and back into range.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Burnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot that sends Burnett's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Burnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burnett throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?#T2#
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vinogradov is looking to counter punch.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burnett.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnett. Burnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Vinogradov is out of range.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnett throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Burnett takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Burnett misses. #T3#
A jab from Burnett misses.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
and Burnett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov throws a shot to the body.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burnett's head backwards.
Burnett swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Burnett misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov connects with a right hand. Burnett shakes it off.
Burnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov moves forwards but Burnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett punishes Vinogradov's body with a nice straight punch.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnett moves away.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.#KD2#
Burnett lands a big right hand that sends Vinogradov crashing to the mat! Burnett stays standing though and waves Vinogradov back to his feet!#ROC2#Vinogradov is rocked!
Burnett scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Burnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Burnett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett misses with a hook. Vinogradov ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinogradov has time to react.
Burnett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
letting Burnett counter with a right hand.
Oh Vinogradov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinogradov seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnett misses with a body shot
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Vinogradov digs a good hook to Burnett's body.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target. #T2#
Burnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov misses with a body punch
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnett should have avoided that one.
Burnett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinogradov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Burnett.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinogradov misses its target.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burnett scores with a decent looking hook.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov punishes Burnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Burnett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burnett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinogradovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Burnett. That snapped Vinogradov's head back.
Vinogradov tries to bum rush Burnett with a series of wild strikes but Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Burnett.
Burnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Vinogradov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.#T4#
Vinogradov scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Burnett lands a big right hand that sends Vinogradov crashing to the mat! Burnett stays standing though and waves Vinogradov back to his feet!
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Burnett's shoulder, as Burnett tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett counters with a crisp right that sends Vinogradov to the canvas! Burnett follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Leonov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Burnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Burnett slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Burnett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burnett walks into a left hand.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonov off the cage and back into range.
Leonov slips a jab from Burnett.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Burnett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Burnett blocks the leg kick.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Leonov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Leonov swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett 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.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lands a head shot.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Burnett.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Burnett moves out of range.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett scores with the left hand. Leonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Burnett takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burnett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice shot lands for Burnett.
Burnett blocks the body kick. #T2#
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burnett lands a right hook to the body.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnett drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnett. Burnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Nice shot by Leonov.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnett swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Burnett blocks a jab.
Burnett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Leonov swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Burnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonov.#T3#
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Burnett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Burnett is out of range.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Burnett scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Leonov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burnett just manages to avoid it.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burnett, as that shot connected.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Leonov.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Leonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett lands a jab to Leonov's midsection.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Burnett finds it's way through Leonov's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Burnett misses.
Burnett scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Burnett tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Burnett avoids the body shot from Leonov.
Burnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Leonov throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett misses with a hook
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Burnett misses.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalil Burnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
A left and a right from Leonov both land. Nice combination.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnett misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnett.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burnett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonov scrambles back to his feet.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!
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!
Burnett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burnett thinking.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.#T1#
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Burnett shrugs it off though.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burnett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnett scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Leonov slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Burnett cracks Leonov with an open hand slap.#T2#
Burnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burnett misses with a hook.
Burnett misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Burnett coming out on top.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Burnett lands an overhand right.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Leonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Burnett throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burnett throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burnett.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Leonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnett cracks Leonov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett connects with the punch.
Burnett throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov tries to bum rush Burnett with a series of wild strikes but Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov catches Burnett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnett misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leonov has time to react.
Leonov moves forwards but Burnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a wild body shot.
Burnett cracks Leonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Leonov throws a right hand that Burnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnett also avoids with ease.
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnett checks a low kick from Leonov.
Burnett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonov's head.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Burnett didn't see that one coming.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
Burnett lands a really nice looking cross but Leonov seems unphased.
Leonov throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Leonov slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
Leonov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov motions for Burnett to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Burnett slips a jab from Leonov.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov is looking to slow Burnett down with leg kicks.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burnett misses with a body shot
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnett.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Burnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Nikolay Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov throws a low kick but Burnett avoids it.
Burnett scores with a hook.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Leonov.
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Burnett misses the body punch
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Leonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov ducks right into an uppercut from Burnett.
Burnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonov at a distance.
Leonov walks into a jab.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov cracks Burnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burnett checks a leg kick.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Burnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burnett to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Burnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burnett 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
San loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Burnett lands the left hand.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Burnett lands the left hand.
Burnett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
A big right from San misses.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnett.
Burnett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
San throws a shot from downtown. Burnett moves away and avoids it.
Burnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
San moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on San's shoulder, as San tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
San slips under a jab from Burnett.
Burnett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burnett throws a hook but San avoids it easily.
San loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
San looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnett misses with a hook
and San counters with a stiff right hand.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San misses with a looping right.
San thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett lands a nice looking body shot.
Burnett cracks San with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burnett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burnett throws an off balance right hand
letting San counter with a right hand. #T2#
San takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Burnett's jab looks to have found its range, popping San under the eye.
San looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett lands with a right hand.
San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burnett throws a shot to the body.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burnett to score with a decent uppercut.
San ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
San throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
A swing and a miss from San.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
Burnett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San blocks a jab.
It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burnett.
Burnett scores with a jab.
Burnett scores with a shot to the body.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett throws a body shot but no joy.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Nice shot by Burnett.
Burnett throws an off balance right hand
and San counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burnett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Burnett looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
San ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
San is looking to counter punch.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and San counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Burnett.
San ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burnett misses with a hook
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from San misses.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.
Burnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burnett lands a head shot.
San slips under a jab.
Burnett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San.
San is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San misses with a wild body shot.
San scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San moves away from the strike by Burnett.
San looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burnett scores with a nice right hand.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
San lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
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!
Burnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
San blocks a jab.#T1#
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
San ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett avoids the body shot from San.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
San misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
San slips under a jab from Burnett.
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Khalil Burnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Burnett.
A slow jab from Burnett misses its intended target.
Burnett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A big right from Burnett misses.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
Burnett connects with a jab.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and San counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether San might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burnett slips under a jab from San.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but San is out of range.
San stuns Burnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burnett defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
Burnett throws a hook but San avoids it easily.
San looks to land a left hand but Burnett moved out of range nicely.
Burnett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
San connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burnett throws a hook but San blocks it.
Burnett throws a jab when San was well out of range.
Burnett scores with a hook.
Burnett slips under a jab.#T3#
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San scores with a decent looking hook.
San throws a big shot that misses.
San misses with a looping right.
San misses with a looping right.
Burnett drops his hands momentarily and San takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
San throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnett misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
San throws a shot from downtown. Burnett moves away and avoids it.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
San needs to keep his hands up - Burnett had a free shot at his head there.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
San defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and San tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from San.
Burnett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Burnett scores with the left hand. San knows he should have avoided that one.
Burnett throws out a powerful jab.
Burnett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
Nice defenses there by San.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San misses with an uppercut. Burnett saw that one coming.
Burnett avoids the body shot from San.
San needs to keep his hands up - Burnett had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Burnett takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
San has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San there as he acknowledges the shot.
San throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from San with a body shot.
Burnett scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
letting San counter with a right hand.
Burnett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett's corner calls for a 1-2. Burnett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
Nice shot by Burnett.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett lands a nice looking body shot.
Burnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Burnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and San tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San counters with a straight right hand.
Burnett jabs San to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react.
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Burnett.
Burnett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burnett.
Burnett jabs San to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by San.
Aiko San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burnett misses with a hook.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San misses with a hook.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
San throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnett.
San misses the jab.
Burnett lands a nice looking body shot.
Burnett misses with a hook
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
San misses with a hook.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burnett.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Burnett misses.
Burnett slips a straight right by San.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
San throws a big shot that misses.
San misses with a straight right.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burnett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from San.
Burnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
San was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Burnett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Burnett scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett misses with a right hand
and San counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
San slips a straight right by Burnett.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
San misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
San lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burnett loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
San throws a big shot that misses.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khalil Burnett.
Well Burnett 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burnett walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Vieira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Burnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!#T1#
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnett.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vieira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Burnett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burnett cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Burnett throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burnett, as that shot connected.
Burnett slips a straight right by Vieira.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Despite the aggression on Vieira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.#KD#
Burnett sends Vieira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burnett is motioning to the referee to let Vieira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Burnett misses with a hook.
Vieira tries a quick counter leg kick but Burnett is wise to it.#T3#
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnett.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnett tries to move into range but Vieira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burnett to score with a decent uppercut.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira wants to counter with a clinch but Burnett pushes him away.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Burnett.#KD2#
Vieira drops Burnett with a beautiful combination! Burnett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vieira is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Khalil Burnett has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnett, pushing him back against the cage.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett avoids the elbow strike from Vieira, against the cage.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Burnett throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Burnett avoids the elbow strike from Vieira, against the cage.
Vieira tries to work over Burnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalil Burnett's cut.
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.#R2#
Burnett blocks the body kick.
Burnett misses with a hook.
Burnett lands an overhand right.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burnett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vieira throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Burnett gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch. #T1#
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burnett with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Burnett lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Burnett misses with a looping left.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Burnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Burnett.
Nice shot lands for Burnett.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Burnett sends Vieira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burnett is motioning to the referee to let Vieira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Burnett shakes him off and moves away.
Burnett throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.#T3#
Burnett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Burnett cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vieira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burnett finish him?
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Burnett's ribs.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Vieira's ribcage. Vieira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Burnett on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Burnett lands an uppercut.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Vieira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira trying to stall but Burnett improves his position.
Khalil Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Burnett.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Burnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vieira blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Burnett lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalil Burnett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R3#
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vieira.
Vieira throws a shot to the body.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett scores with a jab to the head.
Burnett throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vieira wants to counter the offense by Burnett and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Vieira throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
It looked like Burnett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vieira.
Burnett throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira cracks Burnett with a good jab.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Vieira slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burnett scores with a nice strike.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalil Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Burnett lands the left hand.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Burnett misses. #KD#
Burnett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vieira sprawling to the canvas! Vieira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnett finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Burnett throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.#T3#
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett works the jab nicely.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a low kick.
Vieira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burnett back to the cage. Vieira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Vieira moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Burnett misses the jab.#T4#
Vieira slips under a jab.#CL2#
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira blocking some punches. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burnett stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Burnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burnett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa shoots and misses
and Burnett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Burnett.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Burnett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Burnett scores with a punch to the head.
Burnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Burnett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa lands the left hand.#TD2#
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Burnett is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Burnett's guard.
Burnett is controlling Barbosa's posture.#T1#
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Burnett's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Burnett defends it.
Burnett is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barbosa is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burnett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa cracks Burnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett staying out of range there.#TD2#
Burnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbosa throws a one two combo.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Burnett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnett.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Burnett avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Burnett lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burnett.#CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burnett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Burnett misses with a looping left.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Burnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa moves out of range as Burnett strikes.#TD2#
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Burnett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnett looking to control.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Burnett is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Barbosa slips a straight right by Burnett.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Khalil Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Burnett.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett walks into a jab.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Burnett to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Barbosa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Barbosa dominates the positioning.#T4#
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Burnett sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnett is trying to escape the position but Barbosa is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Burnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnett is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnett struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barbosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burnett is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barbosa yanks on the arm and Burnett is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lucas Barbosa thanked UNDEFEATED for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Burnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Burnett clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Burnett lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased. #CL2#
Lee clinches.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burnett walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khalil Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lee.
Burnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.#CL#
Burnett closes the distance and clinches.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Burnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Burnett lands a body punch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Burnett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
Lee tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee blocking some punches.
Burnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee has Burnett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burnett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burnett smiles and moves away.
Burnett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khalil Burnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee glances at the clock... BAM! Burnett nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lee crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lee is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Zaire slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire shoots in for a double leg but Burnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Zaire clinches up with Burnett and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaire fails to pull guard.
Burnett working aggressively here.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Zaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burnett walks away with a smile on his face. Zaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnett throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Burnett scores with a nice head shot.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws the left hand but Burnett avoids the punch easily.
Burnett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Burnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Burnett digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Burnett misses with a looping right.#T1#
Burnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaire switches off momentarily and Burnett cracks him with a monster right hand! Zaire topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Burnett dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Burnett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Burnett jabs at Jones 's body.
Burnett slips a straight right by Jones .#CL2#
Burnett has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Burnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Burnett blocking some punches.
Burnett is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand.
A short right from Burnett. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Burnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnett lands a body punch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Burnett dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Burnett unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Burnett screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Lima goes for a double leg but Burnett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burnett continues to drive forward.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Lima manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Burnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burnett has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Burnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burnett has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burnett is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lima pulls down on the head and he's put Burnett to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Lima!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Lima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 177
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Gregory on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Greg Gregory has been cut.
Gregory is looking to land body kicks.
Burnett lands with a shot to the body.
Burnett dips to his left and cracks Gregory with an uppercut!
Burnett lands a head shot.
Gregory ducks into an uppercut from Burnett and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Nti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Burnett moves into the clinch.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nti breaks the clinch.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nti scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Nti dives in and scores a takedown into Burnett's guard.
Burnett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nti manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Burnett is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnett avoid being mounted?
Nti stalling. #T1#
Burnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nti is working away from the top position though.
Nti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nti trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burnett controlling the position well. #T3#
Burnett tries to kick Nti off but Nti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nti showed some decent athleticism there.
Nti wants to pass the guard but Burnett is defending well.
Burnett is doing well to control the position and prevent Nti from advancing to side control.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard but Nti has mounted him!
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Burnett wants to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Nti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burnett for as long as he can get away with.
Burnett is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Nti.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nti misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Nti.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Nti cracks Burnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Nti's head.
Burnett lands a nice shot that snaps Nti's head back.
Burnett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett wants to clinch up but Nti keeps it at a distance.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Burnett moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Burnett throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Nti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalil Burnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnett misses with a double jab.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burnett won't be happy with that.
Burnett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burnett can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Burnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Burnett tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.
Nti content just to control the position here.
Nti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Nti.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burnett tries to hold on but Nti postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nti is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti. #TD#
Nti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burnett to the mat! Burnett manages to get full guard.
Burnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwame Nti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Nti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is looking to stand up but Nti isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burnett is trying to control the position but Nti postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Burnett misses.
Burnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Burnett has Nti up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Nti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burnett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Burnett is trying to get back to his feet but Nti has full control of the position and if anything, Burnett has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti continues to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Nti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Nti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
In his post fight interview, Kwame Nti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Jarvinen slips under a jab.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Burnett breaks away and moves out of range.
Jarvinen looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Jarvinen blocks a jab.#CL2#
Burnett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
Burnett pushes Jarvinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Burnett's ribcage. Burnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnett's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Jarvinen tries to work over Burnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Burnett tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Jarvinen lands a shot to the body.
Jarvinen prevents a body shot from Burnett. #T1#
Jarvinen is working Burnett over against the cage.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvinen controls the action.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
A body shot lands from Jarvinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnett.
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnett. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
Burnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Jarvinen avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Jarvinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvinen backwards.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarvinens head.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnett misses with some punches.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Jarvinen's head.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the head.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvinen controls the action.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett tries to work over Jarvinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Jarvinen avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Burnett throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett presses Jarvinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Jarvinen.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
A right hand to the body from Burnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Jarvinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Burnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvinen tries to work over Burnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Jarvinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
Burnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett misses with the head strike. #T1#
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Jarvinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvinen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Jarvinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Jarvinen.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A short right from Jarvinen.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Burnett's ribcage. Burnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnett throws a head punch that misses.
Khalil Burnett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Burnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Jarvinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnett.
Jarvinen blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett gets through Jarvinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Jarvinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarvinens head.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett blocking some punches.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Jarvinen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Jarvinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Jarvinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarvinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jarvinen blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnett misses with some punches.
Burnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jarvinen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Jarvinen's shoulder, as Jarvinen tries to avoid the shot.
Burnett missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvinen throws a shot to the body.
Burnett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jarvinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jarvinen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Burnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Jarvinen's head.
Jarvinen works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvinen. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jarvinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnett throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Burnett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burnett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarvinen blocks a jab.
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Jarvinen takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Jarvinen slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jarvinen has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarvinen misses the target.
Jarvinen loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.#T2#
Burnett lands a nice hook to Jarvinen's body. Jarvinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Burnett drops Jarvinen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Burnett follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!
Khalil Burnett is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: CDFC 21:Jarvinen vs Koloa
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett tries to bum rush Garic with a series of wild strikes but Garic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Garic misses.
Garic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Garic.
A punch lands to the side of Garic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Burnett.
Burnett lands a head shot.#ROC2#Garic is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Burnett ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Garic clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: CDFC 9:NY Palo vs Tarver
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Gump throws an off balance right hand
and Burnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gump fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gump takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnett moves away.
Burnett lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Gump closes the distance and pushes Burnett back into the cage.
I was talking to Burnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gump breaks the clinch.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnett works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Gump takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gump misses the body punch
and Burnett counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A shot to the body from Gump misses
letting Burnett counter with a right hand.
Gump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burnett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Burnett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
Burnett scores with a hook.
Burnett defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gump.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burnett counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnett lands with a cross.
Burnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Burnett works Gump's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Gump has managed to clinch.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Gump controls the action.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gump's elbow.
Gump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burnett has him pressed against the cage.
Gump trying to stall but Burnett improves his position.
Gump blocks a body shot from Burnett.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Burnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Gump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Burnett.
Burnett has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Burnett on the inside.
Gump takes a shot to the head.
Burnett is working Gump over against the cage.
Burnett blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnett.
Gump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett tries a body shot but Gump blocks it.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gump swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Gump looks winded!
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gump's efforts to push away.
Gump blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett cracks Gump with a nice body shot.
Gump is trying to maintain a safe position but Burnett gets an underhook and turns Gump into the cage.
A short left from Burnett.
A short right from Burnett.
Gump wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gump.
Burnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Gump. #BC2#
Gump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett lands a slapping body shot.
Gump misses with a straight right.
Gump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD#
Burnett bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Gump! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burnett scores with a hook to the body. Gump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Burnett drops his shoulder and cracks Gump with a huge uppercut! Gump goes down! Can Burnett finish him? #ROC#Gump is rocked!
Burnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gump is still in real trouble! Can Burnett finish him?
Gump is wriggling around but Burnett manages to pass to half guard.
Burnett wants to get back to his feet.
Gump seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?#SU#
Burnett escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Burnett lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Burnett.
Burnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Gump cracks a nice hook into Burnett's ribs.
Burnett lands a head shot.#ROC#Gump is rocked!
Burnett sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gump's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gump's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: CDFC 3: Burnett vs Cappone
Date: Nov 06, 2021

Tommaso Cappone really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 211.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Khalil Burnett was cancelled.

Event: CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Creek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Heinlick Creek has been cut.
Burnett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Creek doesn't seem bothered though.
Creek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burnett is out of range.
Burnett punishes Creek's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Burnett has managed to clinch.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creek with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Khalil Burnett has been cut.
Burnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creek.
Creek takes a shot to the head.
Creek tries a knee to the head but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett avoiding damage as Creek throws knees to the body.
Creek looks winded!
Creek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burnett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnett is working Creek over against the cage.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burnett is working Creek over against the cage.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Burnett on the inside. #T2#
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnett gets through Creek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
A short left from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
A short body shot lands from Burnett as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
Creek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Burnett.
Creek has had enough of the clinch but Burnett keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burnett.
Creek tries a knee to the head but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett gets through Creek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Creek takes a shot to the head.
Burnett presses Creek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burnett works on Creek's body with a couple of short punches.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnett lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett works on Creek's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Creek's ribcage. Creek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burnett lands a nice uppercut.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creek misses with a knee to the head.
Burnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creek misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnett.
Burnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Burnett on the inside.
Burnett digs a right hand into Creek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creek's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Burnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Burnett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Creek doesn't seem phased though.
Creek throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Creek is countered with a crisp right hand from Burnett that sends him to the canvas! Burnett follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Creek is rocked!
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!#SU#
Burnett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Creek is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?#CL#
Burnett darts in and clinches Creek up against the cage.
Creek takes a shot to the head.
Burnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creek can do to turn this around?
Burnett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Creek is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
A short left from Burnett.
Burnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett. #CUT#That has opened up Heinlick Creek's cut even more.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett digs a right hand into Creek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creek's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
Burnett is working Creek over against the cage.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeks head.
Burnett lands a body punch.
Creek seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnett cracks Creek with a nice body shot.
Burnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Creek's ribcage. Creek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeks head.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
Burnett is leaning against Creek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Burnett.
Burnett gets through Creek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
Burnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Burnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
A short left from Burnett.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creek backwards. #T3#
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
Creek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burnett lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Creek takes a shot to the head.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Burnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett digs a right hand into Creek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creek's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett lands an uppercut.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Burnett.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burnett pushes Creek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Creek's head.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Creek darts in trying to clinch
and Burnett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creek scores with a head kick. Burnett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Burnett moves into range and clinches up with Creek.
Burnett keeps control of Creek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeks head.
Burnett lands a body shot.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Creek takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Creek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnett is working Creek over against the cage.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Creek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Burnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
A short left from Burnett.
Creek misses with a knee strike.
Burnett cracks Creek with a nice body shot.
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Creek looking to throw knees to the head but Burnett is blocking nicely.
A short right from Burnett on the inside.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett lands a shot to the body.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khalil Burnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Creek's head.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Creek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Creek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burnett gets through Creek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burnett lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
A short body shot lands from Burnett as the two fighters clinch.
Burnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burnett lands a nice uppercut.
Burnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalil Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnett scores with a hook to the body.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Burnett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnett works on Creek's body with a couple of short punches.
Burnett lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Creek's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Burnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creek backwards.
Burnett lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Creek to his knees! Burnett keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Burnett connects with a right hand. Bippus shakes it off.
Burnett jabs Bippus right on the nose. Bippus blinks but takes it well.
Bippus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Burnett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bippus wants a takedown but no success here.
Bippus is trying to force a seperation but Burnett has the dominant position.
Burnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bippus backwards.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Burnett as the two fighters clinch.
Bippus looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
Burnett cracks Bippus with a nice body shot.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bippus backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett. #T1#
Burnett lands an uppercut.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bippus backwards.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Burnett.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnett. #ROC#Bippus is rocked!
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Bippus's head.
Bippus is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett lands a nice uppercut.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bippus backwards.
Burnett lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bippus to his knees! Burnett keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

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