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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones Pt 1. Tilthammer has chosen Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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197 cm
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214 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Simba Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Tilthammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Tilthammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tilthammer. Tilthammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Felix Tilthammer has been cut.
Tilthammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
Tilthammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tilthammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Tilthammer settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Tilthammer misses.
An inside leg kick from Tilthammer misses.
Tilthammer misses with a body kick.
Tilthammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Tilthammer which made him look bad.
Tilthammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tilthammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tilthammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses.
Tilthammer throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Tilthammer tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a combination. Tilthammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tilthammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tilthammer connects with a high kick.
It looks like Simba Burns has been cut.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tilthammer can pounce on him.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tilthammer throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tilthammer.
Felix Tilthammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Tilthammer lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Tilthammer takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tilthammer scores with a leg kick.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tilthammer throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns checks a low kick from Tilthammer.
Burns throws a series of punches but Tilthammer avoids them all with ease.
Tilthammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tilthammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burns up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer lands a nice elbow.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Tilthammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tilthammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Tilthammer.
A left hand lands to the body for Tilthammer.
Nice body punch from Tilthammer - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tilthammer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Burns jumps guard but Tilthammer stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tilthammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tilthammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
Tilthammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tilthammer pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tilthammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tilthammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tilthammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Felix Tilthammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tilthammer is out of range.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tilthammer can pounce on him.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tilthammer can pounce on him.
Tilthammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Tilthammer wants to clinch.
Tilthammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tilthammer throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Tilthammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tilthammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tilthammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burns up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Burns tries to pull guard but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Tilthammer works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
Tilthammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tilthammer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tilthammer.
Simba Burns's cut is getting worse.
Tilthammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Felix Tilthammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tilthammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tilthammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tilthammer digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilthammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tilthammer working Burns over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside.
Tilthammer scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tilthammer is working Burns over against the cage.
Burns being controlled against the cage.
Tilthammer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tilthammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tilthammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felix Tilthammer.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tilthammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tilthammer.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Tilthammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns avoids the head kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick.
Tilthammer ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Tilthammer's head but Tilthammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Burns misses.
Tilthammer is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns lunges at Tilthammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tilthammer's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up.
Tilthammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tilthammer rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tilthammer walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tilthammer.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns avoids the head kick by Tilthammer.
Felix Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Tilthammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Tilthammer off the cage and back into rage.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Tilthammer throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Tilthammer closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tilthammer.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tilthammer.
Come on Tilthammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns jumps guard but Tilthammer stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilthammer stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Simba Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tilthammer is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tilthammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns tries to pull guard but Tilthammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tilthammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Burns tries for a takedown but Tilthammer manages to get underhooks.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tilthammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Tilthammer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns jumps guard but Tilthammer stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilthammer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burns up against the cage.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Tilthammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tilthammer 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Tilthammer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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