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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Two Times (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Burkshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burkshire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's a Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Two Times!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Burkshire!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkshire thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Burkshire.
Two Times shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burkshire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Two Times looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Two Times is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burkshire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burkshire struggling a bit here.
Two Times tries for a kimura but Burkshire is defending well.
Burkshire tries to escape but Two Times is in control.
Burkshire prevents Two Times from improving position.
Two Times is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burkshire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two Times working away.
Two Times advances to mount.
Two Times is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burkshire has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burkshire!
Burkshire stands and steps away. Two Times gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burkshire moves into range and clinches up with Two Times.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burkshire is trying to trip Two Times. He has hold of a leg but Two Times is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burkshire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire preventing the sweep.
Two Times looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Two Times can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burkshire controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burkshire works over Two Times with some ground and pound from guard.
Burkshire wants to control from the top but Two Times keeps moving.
Burkshire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two Times can't do much from the bottom here.
Two Times throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Burkshire scoring with punches and elbows.
Two Times is looking for a sweep.
Two Times is breathing heavily.
Two Times is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two Times throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Burkshire throws an elbow but Two Times slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burkshire decides to stand up, so the ref orders Two Times to his feet.
Burkshire scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bobby Two Times has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burkshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two Times, pushing him back against the cage.
Burkshire breaks from the clinch.
Burkshire clinches with his opponent.
Burkshire lands an elbow inside that Two Times shrugs off.
Burkshire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two Times misses with a takedown
and Burkshire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Two Times thinking.
Burkshire clinches.
Burkshire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burkshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two Times, pushing him back against the cage.
Burkshire breaks the clinch.
Burkshire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Two Times moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burkshire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Two Times at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkshire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burkshire jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burkshire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Two Times.
Burkshire moves into range and clinches up with Two Times.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Burkshire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Two Times's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burkshire is looking to slow Two Times down with leg kicks.
Burkshire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Burkshire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burkshire controlling the position easily from mount.
Burkshire punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkshire controlling the pace for now.
Burkshire looking for a guillotine from mount but Two Times is having none of it.
Burkshire is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two Times is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burkshire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burkshire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burkshire with good strikes from the mount here!
Burkshire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burkshire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burkshire looking to control but Two Times is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Two Times is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Two Times and Burkshire has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nigel Burkshire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burkshire tries for a kimura but Two Times is defending well.
Two Times looking for a sweep but Burkshire has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Two Times is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Two Times swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two Times taking shots to the head.
Burkshire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burkshire landing strikes from the mount and Two Times is in trouble!
Burkshire lands a nice shot to the head.
Two Times is rocked!
Bobby Two Times's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burkshire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Burkshire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two Times in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Burkshire lands a heavy elbow.
Two Times is in a horrible position here. Burkshire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Burkshire wants to control the pace but Two Times is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burkshire landing strikes from the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Burkshire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Two Times's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Burkshire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burkshire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two Times tries to get to full guard but Burkshire has control of the leg.
Two Times is working hard here to advance position.
Two Times won't allow Burkshire to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burkshire trying to control from half guard but Two Times is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two Times avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burkshire.
Burkshire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burkshire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Two Times has managed to free his arm - good work.
Two Times is refusing to be controlled, as Burkshire sits in half guard.
Two Times is trying to control but can't.
Two Times is refusing to be controlled, as Burkshire sits in half guard.
Burkshire gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burkshire has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burkshire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burkshire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Two Times drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burkshire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burkshire jumps guard and drags Two Times to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Two Times trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burkshire has his hands on Two Times's head, controlling the position.
Burkshire pushes Two Times off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burkshire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burkshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burkshire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burkshire cracks Two Times with a nice body shot.
Burkshire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Burkshire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burkshire stands and steps away. Two Times gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burkshire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two Times on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burkshire misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Burkshire as he connects with a hook.
Nigel Burkshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two Times tries for a takedown but Burkshire circles away easily
and Burkshire counters with a nice uppercut.
Nigel Burkshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Two Times. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burkshire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burkshire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burkshire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bobby Two Times has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two Times wants to get back to full guard but Burkshire has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Burkshire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burkshire 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Burkshire!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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