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Event:
DFN#44 Picker vs Fagaro
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Bushiri, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Bushiri against the cage but Bushiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bushiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bushiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Bushiri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns misses with a hook.
Bushiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bushiri throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Bushiri only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Bushiri throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bushiri connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bushiri loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Bushiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Burns trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom. #T2#
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bushiri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bushiri wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bushiri.
Burns blocks the body kick.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bushiri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Burns lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri is controlling him.
Bushiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
#BC2#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bushiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Bushiri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns fails with the takedown.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri 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.
Bushiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Bushiri moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushiri. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burns has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bushiri wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns stops Bushiri from standing up. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bushiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns staying out of range there.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Bushiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bushiri throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Burns checks the leg kick.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bushiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bushiri kicks Burns off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri motions for Burns to come forward. Bushiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Burns slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushiri as he jumps to the side.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Bushiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bushiri throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushiri.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri avoids it really well and circles away.
Bushiri throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bushiri. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Burns shoots in but Bushiri avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bushiri can pounce on him.
Bushiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Bushiri finds it's target.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Bushiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bushiri closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Bushiri throws a big shot that misses.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bushiri to the ground. Burns is now in Bushiri's guard.
Burns landing some decent shots from guard.
Bushiri wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom. #ES#
Bushiri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Bushiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushiri slips a straight right by Burns.#T1#
Bushiri slips a jab from Burns.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bushiri motions for Burns to come forward. Bushiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
A jab from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Bushiri catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Burns.
Bushiri half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Bushiri tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Bushiri kicks Burns off and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Bushiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jab by Burns.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bushiri.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushiri scores with a head kick.
Bushiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Bushiri does no damage.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri throws a low kick but Burns moves out of range easily.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bushiri - the referee stops the clock and Burns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bushiri. Burns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4##TD2#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Burns wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bushiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns scores with the left hand. Bushiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Bushiri misses with the combination.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushiri sprawls well. Bushiri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bushiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Bushiri digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.#T2#
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bushiri misses with a looping left.
Bushiri tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
A big left from Burns misses.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bushiri is predictable there #TD2#
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Bushiri fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bushiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Burns blocks an uppercut.
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 Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Bushiri slips a jab from Burns.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand. #TD2#
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bushiri pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
#T4##ES#
Bushiri kicks off Burns and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses the jab.#TD2#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bushiri to the ground. Burns is now in Bushiri's guard.#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri. #TD2#
Bushiri gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Burns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Predator Burns in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bushiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bushiri throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bushiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bushiri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns passes into half guard.
Burns stops Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns. #ES#
Bushiri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns tries for a takedown but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bushiri lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bushiri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Bushiri throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Bushiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bushiri desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bushiri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bushiri tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushiri's head.
Burns is pressing down on Bushiri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bushiri is holding on for now.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Bushiri is working away.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bushiri moves into full guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Burns decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bushiri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.#SU#
Bushiri gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bushiri thumps Burns with a low kick.
Bushiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bushiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushiri 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shepherd Bushiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Predator Burns had this to say: 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Event:
DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bushiri throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bushiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns connects with a right hand. Bushiri shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a right hand that Bushiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushiri also avoids with ease.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Bushiri is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Bushiri connects with a jab.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.#TD2#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Bushiri defends it. #T2#
Bushiri tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri is trying to stand.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bushiri is looking to escape.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Bushiri has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushiri defending against the ground and pound.
Burns working away.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bushiri parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bushiri to escape.
Bushiri is not content to let Burns control the position.
Bushiri is trying to buck Burns off.#T4#
Bushiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bushiri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns.
Bushiri is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burns cracks Bushiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burns taking a breather here.
Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bushiri throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Bushiri's shoulder, as Bushiri tries to avoid the shot.
Bushiri blocks the body kick.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Bushiri walks into a left hand.
Burns looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Bushiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushiri as he jumps to the side.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Bushiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri connects with a looping right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Bushiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns tests Bushiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Bushiri thows a leg kick but Burns checks it #TD2#
so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Burns has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Bushiri.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Bushiri being controlled against the cage.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3##TD2#
Burns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Bushiri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns thuds his right hand into Bushiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Bushiri darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Bushiri tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Burns.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Burns pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bushiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bushiri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bushiri wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position. #SU#
Burns is working an open guard so Bushiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bushiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bushiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Bushiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Predator Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Bushiri is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushiri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.#T1#
Bushiri dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
Bushiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Bushiri is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him
#SUB2#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bushiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns prevents Bushiri from improving his position.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns prevents Bushiri from standing back up.
#T2#
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Bushiri trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Bushiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage.#BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Bushiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a right and a left that Bushiri avoids nicely.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushiri as he avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
#T3#
Bushiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Bushiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushiri defends it well.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bushiri enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bushiri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Burns wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position.#ES#
Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Burns is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Burns.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Burns jumps guard but Bushiri stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Burns.
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Predator Burns just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bushiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Bushiri.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bushiri lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand. #T1#
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns moves forwards but Bushiri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bushiri throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bushiri misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bushiri thumps Burns with a low kick.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Burns is in close to Bushiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Bushiri wriggles free and stands up.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Bushiri.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a nice body kick.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bushiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bushiri lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Bushiri misses the target.#CL#
Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns has Bushiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Bushiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bushiri smiles and moves away.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Predator Burns in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Burns misses with a hook
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushiri cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bushiri cracks Burns with a good jab.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bushiri.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Bushiri.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns with the counter takedown but Bushiri avoids it easily.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Bushiri's guard.#ES#
Bushiri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushiri throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bushiri misses its target.
Bushiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Bushiri slips under a jab.#TD2#
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bushiri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushiri back against the cage.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushiri to keep the fight standing.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bushiri won't allow it.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is trying to push Bushiri away but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushiri should have avoided that one.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Bushiri blocks the low kick.
Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Bushiri throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Bushiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bushiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushiri throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bushiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bushiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
DUEL#142 Montezuma vs Vee
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Brown tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to stand back up but Burns manages to pass into side control.
Burns wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
Burns misses with the ground and pound.
Brown is not content to let Burns control the position.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T1#
Burns trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burns cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Burns throwing strikes but Brown manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Burns is trying to improve his position.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Burns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Burns wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Brown prevents Burns from improving his position.#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Burns wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nino Brown 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#
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Burns scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Burns preventing the sweep. #ES#
Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Brown moved 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!
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Burns gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
In his post fight interview, Predator Burns gave a big smile as he said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 766 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 23029 p4p, 643 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Predator Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns decides to pull guard.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Burns is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (3) Mendes
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burns is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Guilherme Mendes!
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
Syn 558 - Hate By Design
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns checks a leg kick.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Lim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him. #ES2#
Lim scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lim is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lim tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burns manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Lim is bucking up trying to escape but Burns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lim?
Lim trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lim is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#ES2#
Lim bucks up and throws Burns to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Burns digs a good hook to Lim's body.
Lim scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lim. That did some damage!
Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Lim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Lim wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Lim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
Burns trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.
Burns prevents Lim from getting back to his feet.
Burns trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lim is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns advances to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Burns is trying to control. Lim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lim tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Lim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lim pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lim lands an uppercut.
Lim is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim lands a left hand.
Burns fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lim blocks a jab.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lim.#T4#
Lim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Lim settles back down.
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Lim looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns dives in and grabs Lim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lim pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
A jab from Burns misses.
Lim scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burns prevents Lim from escaping the position.
Lim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns.
Lim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Lim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lim is looking to get back to his feet here but Burns is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lim's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Lim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Lim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Burns.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lim tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Lim misses #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lim won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Lim sneaks out the side door and pushes Burns away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lim's hands.
Lim tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Lim takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Lim blocks a jab.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Lim takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Lim tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
A good leg kick by Lim.
Charlie Lim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Burns misses.
Lim takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lim.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lim swivels and escapes.
Lim tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lim misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lim's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Lim pushes Burns off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Lim looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Lim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Lim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Lim slips a straight right by Burns.
Lim lands a nice looking body kick.
Lim misses with a kick to the body.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lim cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lim lands a jab to the nose.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Lim defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Lim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Lim there.
Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Lim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lim lands a head shot.
Lim thows a leg kick but Burns checks it #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lim won't be happy with that.
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!
Lim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burns throws an elbow but Lim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lim tries to escape but Burns is in control. #T4#
Burns 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.
Burns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lim wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lim is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns advances nicely into full mount.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burns with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lim throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Lim is quick to defend against it.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lim moves away.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Lim tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lim staying out of range there.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Lim slips under a jab from Burns.
Lim counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Lim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Lim throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.#T1#
Burns scores with a jab. Lim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Lim misses.
Lim scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lim avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
Lim misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Lim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns is trying to push Lim away but Lim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Lim.
Burns looking to stall.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land. #BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Good exchange - Lim coming out on top.
Lim tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lim!
Lim pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns is putting a hurting on Lim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burns working the ground and pound but Lim is defending the strikes.
Lim parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lim to escape.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lim tries to escape but Burns is in control.
Burns misses with the ground and pound.
Lim pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Lim tries to escape but Burns is in control.
Burns lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lim pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns moves into full mount!
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Burns with a couple of short strikes.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Lim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Lim is in trouble!
You get the feeling that Lim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burns with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burns looking to control but Lim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Predator Burns.
I think Lim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Event:
Syn 556 - Legerity
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns cracks Dall with a good jab.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dall pinned against the cage. Dall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Dall's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyryx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
Burns looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dall won't be happy with that.
Dall wants to control but Burns postures up.#T2#
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
Dall wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall moves into full guard.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall wants to control the position but Burns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB2#
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Burns throws a strike but Dall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard. #SU#
Dall stands up from half guard. #TD#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burns gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
Dall moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Burns feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns won't allow Dall to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dall has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard. #REVB#
Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
Dall is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Dall is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Dall controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dall trying to control here.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall gets full guard.
Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Dall is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
Dall tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Burns wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard.
Dall looking for a sweep but Burns has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns misses with the combination.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Burns shoots in but Dall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dall thows a leg kick but Burns checks it #TD2#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Burns. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dall is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burns winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dall is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?
Dall has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Dall is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Pyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Predator Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T3#
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Dall tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.#T4#
Burns trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Burns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dall!
BOOM! Burns connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burns working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall taking shots to the head.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predator Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predator Burns!
Predator Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
Pyryx Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'The fire was doused today. Time to restoke and bring the heat next time!'.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 2298 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timothy Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Burns has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Burns in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Robinson
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Burns keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Burns is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robinson stacks Burns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Robinson
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Burns is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (8) Robinson
Burns regains half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (11) Robinson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burns! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Robinson
Burns working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns trying to work for an americana but Robinson has managed to regain full guard.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (9) vs (11) Robinson
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Burns wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson trying to control here.
Burns works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (11) Robinson
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Burns's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (12) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (16) Robinson
Burns is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (19) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (12) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson keeps control of the position as Burns tries to break free.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Robinson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Burns is staying busy.
Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Burns is controlling his hands well.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (22) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (24) Robinson
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 24 to 14.
Timothy Robinson gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Burns throws the left hand but Newcastle avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burns 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.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Nice shot lands for Newcastle.
Newcastle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Newcastle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns slips a straight right by Newcastle.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns tries for a takedown but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Newcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newcastle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns scores with a jab. Newcastle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newcastle walks into a straight right hand from Burns.
Newcastle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
Burns cracks Newcastle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Newcastle scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Newcastle misses the target.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Newcastle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newcastle staying out of range there.#T2#
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newcastle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newcastle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Newcastle is looking to counter punch.
Newcastle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Alton Newcastle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Burns motions for Newcastle to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newcastle slips a jab from Burns.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newcastle.
Newcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newcastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newcastle scores with a nice right hand.
Newcastle ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
It looked like Newcastle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Newcastle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newcastle misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newcastle as he avoids it easily.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newcastle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns throws a hook but Newcastle avoids it easily.
Alton Newcastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Newcastle misses the target.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Newcastle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns tries for a takedown but Newcastle circles away easily
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Newcastle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Newcastle moved out of range.
Newcastle stuffs the takedown.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newcastle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Newcastle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns connects with a jab.
Burns fails with the takedown
letting Newcastle counter with a right hand.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
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#
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Newcastle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Newcastle finds it's target.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns works Newcastle's body with a nice hook.
Burns dives in and grabs Newcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newcastle pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
A big right from Newcastle misses.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newcastle lands with a nice body punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Newcastle saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Newcastle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newcastle throws out the jab. #T1#
Newcastle lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Newcastle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newcastle wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Newcastle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Newcastle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newcastle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. #REVR##T2#
Burns keeping moving, preventing Newcastle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newcastle pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newcastle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Newcastle has a good base and remains in mount.
Newcastle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newcastle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?#T3#
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns tries to hold on but Newcastle postures up.
Newcastle seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burns is holding on tight.
Newcastle trying to control but Burns is having none of it. #SUB#
Newcastle has hold of Burns's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burns manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Newcastle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Newcastle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Newcastle trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns regains half guard.
Newcastle prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns is staying active underneath Newcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Newcastle seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Newcastle has control of the leg. #SUB#
Newcastle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Newcastle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Newcastle misses.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newcastle.
Burns slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newcastle tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Newcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Newcastle counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Burns cracks Newcastle with a good jab.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Burns lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newcastle trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns is trying to control. Newcastle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newcastle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newcastle keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Newcastle's brow. #T2#
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Newcastle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Newcastle is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newcastle has Burns pulled in close to control his posture.
Burns won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
Newcastle is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Newcastle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Newcastle is retaining full guard.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.#SUB#
Newcastle is looking for a triangle here but Burns uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Newcastle taking a bit of punishment here - Burns scoring with strikes.
Newcastle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Newcastle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.#T4#
Newcastle wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Burns working Newcastle over with strikes.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newcastle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Newcastle trying to control here.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Newcastle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alton Newcastle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newcastle gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predator Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newcastle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alton Newcastle!
After winning the bout, Alton Newcastle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Event:
CEC 545
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vogler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burns trying to control the position but Vogler is working away.
Vogler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Vogler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Burns trying to control the action but Vogler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vogler, who protects the arm well.
Burns controlling the position. #T1#
Vogler is looking for a sweep.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Vogler denies him.
Burns wants to control but Vogler is keeping him busy. #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.
Vogler is trying to get back to half guard.
Vogler manages to get back to half guard.
Burns not doing much here.
Burns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogler is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vogler defending well though.
Burns wants to control but Vogler is keeping him busy.
Vogler trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vogler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vogler misses with a looping left.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
Vogler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vogler.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vogler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Burns misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vogler lands a jab to the nose.
Vogler looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns slips a jab from Vogler.
Burns throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Burns defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Vogler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler throws a nice head kick!
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns shoots in but Vogler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vogler. That's going to slow Burns down.
A jab from Vogler misses.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogler.
Vogler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Vogler misses the target.
Burns avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Vogler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vogler misses with a looping left.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Vogler throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
A slow jab from Vogler misses its intended target.
Vogler takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Vogler.
Vogler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vogler.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns shoots in but Vogler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vogler blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vogler as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Vogler misses the target.
Vogler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vogler misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Vogler scores with a head kick.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Vogler's leg but Vogler calmly moves out of range.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses.
Vogler takes one to the side of the head.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vogler drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vogler drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vogler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Vogler scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Vogler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns throws a leg kick but Vogler checks it.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Vogler stuffs the takedown.
Gunter Vogler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Vogler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vogler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Vogler misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Burns.
Burns trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vogler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Vogler advances to half guard. #SUB#
Vogler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vogler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burns trying to control here.
Vogler is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns won't allow Vogler to pass to mount.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Vogler from controlling successfully.
Vogler is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vogler wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vogler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vogler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Vogler.
Vogler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vogler doesn't seem phased though.
Burns avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Vogler throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Vogler with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burns working away.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Vogler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogler can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burns working the ground and pound from side control.
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vogler's legs.
Vogler sneaks back into half guard.
Vogler is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burns stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vogler keeps working.
Vogler is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Vogler is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vogler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Vogler is keeping the position.
Burns passes Vogler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns controlling the action here. #T3#
Burns prevents Vogler from improving his position.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burns working the head with strikes. #T4#
Vogler is trying to improve his position.
Burns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vogler is not content to let Burns control the position.
Vogler is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogler tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predator Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Predator Burns!
Post fight, Predator Burns stared into the camera and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 4891 p4p, 625 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 910 p4p, 109 weight class). Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Officer gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Officer rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Officer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Burns jumps into guard, dragging Officer to the mat.
Officer wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Officer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burns has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Officer tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns tries to roll over but Officer keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns won't allow Officer to pass to mount.
Officer uses his free foot to push down on Burns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burns. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (3) vs (0) Burns
Burns holds on for dear life, controlling Officer's posture momentarily.
Officer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Officer (6) vs (0) Burns
You can see the frustration on Burns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns trying to control the hands but Officer won't let him.
Officer is hanging on to Burns's back as he tries to escape.
Officer is persistently looking for the submission but Burns is defending it well.
Officer is persistently looking for the submission but Burns is defending it well.
Officer doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (6) vs (2) Burns
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Burns might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Officer wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Officer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (8) vs (2) Burns
Officer 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.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns is trying to control the position but Officer postures up.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Officer pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Officer is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Officer wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (11) vs (2) Burns
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Officer's attempts to control the action.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer takes Burns's back. Score +3 for taking back: Officer (14) vs (2) Burns
Officer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burns has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burns tries to break free.
Burns is keeping busy.
Burns wants to escape the position.
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is looking for the choke from the back position but Burns is controlling his hands well.
Burns looking very determined here, making life difficult for Officer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Officer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Officer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (14) vs (4) Burns
Burns won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
Burns wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Burns is looking to advance position but Officer won't allow it.
Officer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Officer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Officer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Officer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Officer is working hard here to advance position.
Officer looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Officer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Officer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Officer looking to control.
Officer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Officer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer working a defensive guard here.
Officer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Officer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Officer is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Officer's guard.
Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying to control but can't.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns controlling the action here.
Officer wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns trying to control from half guard but Officer is working away.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Officer defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Police Officer very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 917 p4p, 110 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 1057 p4p, 121 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu-Jitsu. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Eremeev
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eremeev is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Eremeev actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Eremeev is defending the position.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eremeev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burns is trying for a kimura here. Eremeev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burns wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Ivan Putski. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. Ivan Putski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Putski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Burns gets a clinch.
Putski wants the takedown. Burns is fighting it off but Putski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burns's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Putski
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Putski
Burns trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski keeps trying to improve his position.
Putski is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putski avoid being mounted?
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Putski defends it.
Burns passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (2) Putski
Putski regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns content to control rather than advance.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Putski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Putski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Putski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (5) vs (4) Putski
Putski won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns is looking to sweep but instead, Putski has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Putski wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putski pulls his head out easily.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Putski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putski has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Putski passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putski pulls his head out easily.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Putski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Putski trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Putski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (7) Putski
Putski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Putski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Putski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (5) vs (9) Putski
Putski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burns has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burns! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (7) vs (9) Putski
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Putski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Putski looking to control.
Putski keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Putski trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Putski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (7) vs (11) Putski
Putski pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Putski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putski pulls his head out easily.
Burns trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (7) vs (14) Putski
Burns looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burns (7) vs (17) Putski
Burns wants to escape the position.
Putski tightening his grip on Burns, looking for the choke.
Putski tries to get the hooks in deep but Burns pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns wants to control his opponent's hands but Putski gets his hands free.
Burns wants to escape the position.
Putski controls the position.
Burns is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putski gets his way!
Putski is hanging on to Burns's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Putski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Putski let's go of the attempt for now.
Putski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burns tries to escape the position.
Putski is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Putski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Putski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (9) vs (17) Putski
Putski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burns trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Putski managing to control the position.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Putski is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putski is trying to keep Burns in close.
Putski pulls Burns in to control the position.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Putski.
Burns stays in close to Putski's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Burns advances to half guard.
Putski trying to control here.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski wins on points by 17 to 9.
Ivan Putski is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Predator Burns had this to say: 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Jango Fett. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Fett looking for a takedown.
Burns pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Fett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Fett
Fett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fett, not yet.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (0) Fett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns tries for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fett struggling a bit here.
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fett's legs.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett being controlled for a moment.
Burns trying to control the position but Fett is working away.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Fett denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controls the position from side control.
Burns trying to control the position but Fett is working away.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Fett denies him.
Fett is trying to improve his position.
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fett's legs.
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett tries to improve position but can't.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns controlling the position from side mount.
Fett is not content to let Burns control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fett struggling a bit here.
Fett manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burns is trying to control. Fett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fett is trying to control but can't.
Burns is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control. Fett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns stalling away here and it's allowed Fett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Burns trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burns trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fett is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns stands and throws Fett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (0) Fett
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett prevents Burns from moving into mount.
Fett regains half guard there - taking advantage of Burns's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (11) vs (0) Fett
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
Fett is looking to get to half guard.
Burns tries to control but Fett wriggling away.
Burns is stalling here but it's allowed Fett to get half guard.
Fett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fett won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Fett trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns is taking a breather. Fett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Fett defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (11) vs (4) Fett
Burns tries to escape the position.
Burns wants to control his opponent's hands but Fett gets his hands free.
Burns fending off the submission attempt from Fett.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is really stuck here.
Fett looking for the choke but no joy.
Fett is persistently looking for the submission but Burns is defending it well.
Burns tries to escape the position.
Fett looking for the choke from the back.
Fett gets his hands free as Burns looks to control.
Fett looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fett is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fett looks winded!
Burns turns into Fett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (13) vs (4) Fett
Fett keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
As Predator Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Eli Armis. Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Armis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Armis.
Armis jumps guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Burns trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Armis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armis is not content to let Burns control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Armis is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Armis! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (3) vs (0) Armis
Burns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armis is trying to escape the mount but Burns keeps good control and instead manages to take Armis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (0) Armis
Burns struggling to keep hold of the position.
Armis fending off the submission attempt from Burns.
Burns gets his hands free as Armis looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis staying busy and making it hard for Burns to control.
Burns slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burns controlling well, preventing Armis from escaping the position.
Burns has got his arm under Armis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Armis has spun round into Burns's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (2) Armis
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Armis won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Armis stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (5) Armis
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Armis is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armis is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns wants to control but Armis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Armis is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Armis has control of the leg.
Burns gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (5) Armis
Armis working a defensive guard here.
Armis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (7) Armis
Burns keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Armis passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armis prevents Burns from improving his position.
Armis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
Armis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armis seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Burns wants to control but Armis is keeping busy.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Armis tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armis defends it easily.
Armis wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (10) vs (7) Armis
Armis keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armis is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Armis working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Armis is retaining full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (13) vs (7) Armis
Burns swings around for an armbar but Armis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (13) vs (9) Armis
Armis wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (15) vs (9) Armis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Armis is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Predator Burns took some time post fight to say the following; 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Free Agent Steel Penn. Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu-Jitsu. Predator Burns is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
Burns jumps into guard, dragging Steel Penn to the mat.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Steel Penn is posturing up here but Burns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Steel Penn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Steel Penn has to tap! Slick submission there by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
In his post fight interview, Predator Burns gave a big smile as he said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
AD450: Iron Machine Gun
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns moves away from the strike by Koski.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koski as he jumps to the side.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Koski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Koski misses #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koski is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Koski is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burns wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koski is looking to score with low kicks.
Koski throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
Koski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Koski misses with a head kick.
Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski misses with a head kick.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Koski throws a one two combo.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koski to score with a decent uppercut.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily. #T3#
Koski misses with a leg kick.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Koski's guard.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
Koski controlling Burns's posture.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns trying to control but Koski is working from the bottom.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koski throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski throws a good cross that connects.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Koski lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koski to the ground. Burns is now in Koski's guard.
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!
Koski keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burns.#T1#
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koski is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Koski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
Burns trying to control the action but Koski is working from the bottom. #T3#
Burns stalling.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Koski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koski won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burns is pressing down on Koski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koski is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koski trying to control here.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns stalling.
Burns throwing shots but Koski is blocking nicely.
Burns winds up and cracks Koski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns wants to control but Koski is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Koski finds it's target.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
Koski counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Koski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns.
Koski throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Koski #TD#
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Koski didn't expect that.
Koski trying to control the position here.
Koski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Burns trying to control but Koski is working from the bottom.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koski looking for a sweep. Not yet Koski, not yet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Koski's head back.
Burns avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.#T2#
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koski staying out of range there.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koski throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns tries for a takedown but Koski circles away easily
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.#T3#
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koski misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Koski scores with a push kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Burns 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.
Koski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koski is not content to let Burns control the position. #T4#
Burns looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koski is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koski keeps working.
Koski is looking for a sweep.
Burns is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Burns seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Koski.
I think Koski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Koski!
An out of breath Juan Koski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Predator Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Event:
AD443: Second trip
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Silver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silver throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Silver pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silver to the ground. Burns is now in Silver's guard.#ES2#
Silver wriggles free and stands up.
Nathan Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Silver blocks the leg kick.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns moves out of range as Silver throws a body kick.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver wants to clinch.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Silver looks to clinch
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns fails with the takedown
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silver sprawls and moves away.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver with a hook.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Silver lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns blocks a jab.
Silver tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Silver avoids it well and moves away.
Silver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Silver tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns goes for a double leg but Silver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silver continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Silver is quick to defend against it.
Silver looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range. #T3#
A jab from Silver misses. #TD#
Burns manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silver on his heels. He'll look to pass Silver's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Silver is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burns presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns slips under a jab.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.#TD#
Burns manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silver on his heels. He'll look to pass Silver's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silver manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Burns jumps into guard, dragging Silver to the mat.
Silver pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Silver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns looking to control.
#SUB#
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silver's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Silver gets to his feet - Burns follows without any prompting.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns moves out of range as Silver throws a body kick.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver misses with a hook.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Silver leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver, right into the meat.
Silver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.#CL2#
Silver closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
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 Silver walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Silver scores with a hook.#T1#
Silver with a hook.
Nice cross by Burns.#CL2#
Silver gets a clinch. #BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Silver.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silver misses with the body kick#TD#
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns advances position into side control!#T2#
Silver is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Burns working away.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silver is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Burns happy to just control the position for now.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Silver is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Silver tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
Burns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silver is trying to escape the position but Burns is controlling the position.
Silver is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Silver is not content to let Burns control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns won't allow Silver to get back to his feet.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns is fighting to break Silver's control of his arms but Silver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Silver is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Silver pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Burns throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Silver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silver under the eye.
Burns defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silver throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Silver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a leg kick but Silver checks it.
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burns shoots in but Silver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nathan Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Silver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Silver throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silver misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silver gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Burns works his way into side control.
Burns advances to mount.
Burns raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Silver bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. #SUB#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silver passes into side control.
Silver trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Nathan Silver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silver taking a break here but Burns is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Burns trying to control but Silver postures up.
Burns wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Silver winds up and cracks Burns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silver controlling the action here.
Burns wants to control but Silver is keeping busy.
Silver controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Silver is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns moves into full guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silver working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Silver preventing the sweep.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Silver passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nathan Silver just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Burns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silver's half guard.#ES2#
Silver pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Silver looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Silver is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Silver lands a jab to the head.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver throws a body kick that misses.
Silver tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
letting Burns counter with a right hand. #T1#
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silver.
Silver scores with a three punch combo!
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Silver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
#TD#
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Silver makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silver counters with a two punch combo.
Silver explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Silver is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Silver trying to control from the bottom.
Burns prevents Silver from improving his position.#T3#
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silver lands a high kick!
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Silver #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Silver tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Silver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
Silver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silver sprawls and moves away.
Silver throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Silver slips under a jab from Burns.
Silver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns won't allow Silver to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns pushes down on Silver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns trying to control from Silver's half guard. Silver has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #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.
Burns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Silver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Silver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Burns being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Burns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silver escapes and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burns wants to control but Silver postures up.
Silver is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Silver cracks Burns with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Silver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silver wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns tries to buck Silver off but Silver is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is trying to control Silver's posture but Silver avoids it.
Silver wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silver 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Silver made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Event:
AD439: Triple-Double
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krum enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burns trying to control but Krum is working from the bottom.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Burns passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Burns is trying to control. Krum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns controlling the action here.
Krum is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krum tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krum keeping hold of Burns's head, controlling as best he can.
Krum is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Krum.
Viktor Krum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krum takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Burns has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burns slips a straight right by Krum.
Krum throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Krum moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krum lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Krum misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Krum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krum lands a slapping body shot.
Krum misses with a wild body shot.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krum tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Krum finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Krum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Krum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krum looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Burns misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns throws a hook but Krum blocks it.
Krum thinks about the counter body kick.
Krum misses with the body kick#TD#
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Krum fights it but they end up in guard.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krum keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Krum.#SUB2#
Krum working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Burns stands and throws Krum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Krum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.#TD#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Krum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum trying to control the position.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krum is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns won't allow Krum to get back to his feet.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krum throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Krum is quick to defend against it.
Krum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns swings for the body but Krum moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Krum's head but Krum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krum misses with a body shot.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Krum throws a body shot but no joy.
Krum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Krum. That snapped Burns's head back.
A slow jab from Krum misses its intended target. #T4#
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krum.
Krum misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Krum misses the target.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krum to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Krum #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krum wants to get back to full guard.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krum for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krum to the ground. Burns is now in Krum's guard.
Krum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krum is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Krum defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns looking to control.
#T1#
Burns keeping moving, preventing Krum from controlling successfully.
Krum advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Krum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Burns tries to buck Krum off but Krum is having none of it.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Krum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Burns is pressing down on Krum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Burns not doing much here.
Krum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krum.#T3#
Burns controlling from the top position.
Krum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krum being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krum is keeping the position for now.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krum scores with a nice head shot.
Krum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Krum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Predator Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Krum throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krum will feel that in the morning.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Krum moves away and avoids it.
Krum throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Krum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.#TD#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Krum's guard.
Burns won't allow Krum to sweep him here.
Burns postures up.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to control but Krum is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Krum.
Krum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krum trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burns pushes a forearm under Krum's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Krum is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Predator Burns stared into the camera and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Diaz and Predator Burns. Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu-Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Burns
Burns advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (0) vs (5) Burns
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Burns moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Burns
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling his opponent.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Burns wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Burns moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (0) vs (11) Burns
Burns doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (11) Burns
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Burns wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Diaz is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Burns wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Burns is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Burns is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (11) Burns
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
Burns tries to improve his position but Diaz has taken his back! Diaz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Burns tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diaz pushes Burns away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
After the fight, Nick Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brett Hartlock and Predator Burns. Hartlock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC. Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brett Hartlock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hartlock gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartlock to keep the fight standing.
Hartlock is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartlock is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartlock can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Hartlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns jumps guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
Hartlock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartlock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartlock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartlock (0) vs (4) Burns
Burns is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hartlock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hartlock rolls, trying to escape but Burns keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns biding his time, controlling Hartlock.
Hartlock trying to control the hands but Burns won't let him.
Hartlock tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns working for the choke.
Hartlock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hartlock tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burns not allowing Hartlock to control his hands.
Hartlock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
Hartlock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Hartlock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burns has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartlock (0) vs (7) Burns
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartlock is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burns has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hartlock (0) vs (10) Burns
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling well, preventing Hartlock from escaping the position.
Good control from Burns.
Hartlock is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burns gets his way!
Burns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hartlock tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Burns controlling the positon.
Will Burns go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Hartlock right now.
Hartlock trying to control but not successfully.
Burns trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Hartlock right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns doesn't have the hooks in and Hartlock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartlock (2) vs (10) Burns
Hartlock stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control the position but Hartlock postures up.
Hartlock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartlock defends it easily.
Hartlock tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
Burns has his feet on Hartlock's thighs here. He's pushed Hartlock off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hartlock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malaki Lima and Predator Burns. Lima's entrance music is Hawaii '78 - IZ. A fine choice. Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Lima in a clinch.
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Burns pushes a forearm under Lima's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lima is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
In his post fight interview, Predator Burns gave a big smile as he said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
Malaki Lima spoke after the fight, saying 'Honestly don't know why I was put into Division 1 and not 2, but shit, congrats to my opponent'. |
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Event:
AD413: Tyler #19
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Krum misses with a looping left.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krum looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Krum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns has time to react.
Krum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krum sprawls and moves away.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Krum closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.#BC2#
Krum manages to break the clinch.
Krum moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns blocks a head kick by Krum.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burns slips under a jab from Krum.
Krum throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Krum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Krum.
A jab from Krum does it's job there.
Krum throws a big shot that misses.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Krum.
#T1#
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krum tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krum defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krum is controlling Burns's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Burns 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.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krum is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Krum defends it.
Krum is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving. #T3#
Burns works over Krum with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krum can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Krum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krum is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krum sees it coming and defends easily.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Krum is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Krum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Burns throws a strike but Krum avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Krum's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krum keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Krum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
Krum looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krum sprawls and moves away.
Krum misses the shot to the body.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krum missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krum lands with a nice body kick.
Krum misses with a straight left.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krum looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Krum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Krum throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Krum!
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krum?
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!
Burns lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krum taking shots to the head.
Krum is in a horrible position here. Burns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Burns tries to control but Krum wriggling away.
Krum wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krum is looking to get to half guard.
Burns landing shots from mount.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns unloading with bombs!
Krum taking shots to the head.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns dominating with strikes here.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burns raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Krum is rocked!
Burns with shots to the head and body - Krum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krum is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Burns connects with a bit shot that sees Krum covering up! More strikes from Burns and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burns is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
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Event:
AD407: Evolution
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Adelhard.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adelhard.
Adelhard connects with a solid leg kick.
Adelhard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adelhard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burns scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burns working away.
Burns working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adelhard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adelhard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Adelhard denies him.
Burns looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adelhard is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Adelhard prevents Burns from improving position.
Burns wants to control but Adelhard is keeping him busy.
Adelhard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adelhard is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Adelhard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adelhard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow.
Adelhard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Adelhard looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Adelhard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adelhard has his hands clasped together around Burns's back. He's all about the action.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adelhard keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adelhard is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adelhard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Adelhard is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns trying to control the action but Adelhard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adelhard throws a body kick that misses.
Adelhard scores with a nice head shot.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adelhard throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adelhard! #SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adelhard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Adelhard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adelhard is trying to control but Burns passes into side control!
Adelhard is not content to let Burns control the position.
Adelhard is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard is trying is best to control the position here.
Burns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adelhard is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Adelhard delivers a nice body kick.
Adelhard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adelhard throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Adelhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adelhard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Adelhard.
Burns slips a straight right by Adelhard.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Adelhard.
#T1#
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adelhard. That did some damage!
Adelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adelhard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adelhard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adelhard defends it well.
Adelhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adelhard defends it well.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns with the counter takedown but Adelhard avoids it easily.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body.
Burns slips under a jab from Adelhard.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Adelhard.#T2#
Adelhard looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adelhard throws out the jab.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adelhard is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Adelhard circles away and we're back to standing.
Adelhard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adelhard throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard misses with a body shot.
Adelhard throws a body kick that misses.
Adelhard doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adelhard. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Burns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adelhard did well to prevent Burns getting side control.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Adelhard is working away.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adelhard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Adelhard manages to get to full guard.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Adelhard is keeping the position.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adelhard's head.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Adelhard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Adelhard looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Adelhard's brow.
Burns works over Adelhard with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adelhard pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Adelhard swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the body
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Adelhard misses #TD2#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Adelhard'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.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adelhard's head.
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns wants to control but Adelhard is keeping him busy.
Burns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adelhard regains half guard.
Adelhard is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adelhard is trying to control but can't.
Adelhard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adelhard is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adelhard tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Adelhard is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Burns lands a couple of good shots and Adelhard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Burns has Adelhard flattened out and is raining down punches.
Burns is trying to control but Adelhard is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Adelhard is trying to escape the mount.
Adelhard is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Adelhard has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Burns's lack of action.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adelhard is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Adelhard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adelhard is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adelhard avoid being mounted?
Burns moves nicely into side control.
Burns trying to control the action but Adelhard is working from the bottom.
Adelhard is looking to reverse the position.
Burns lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Burns in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Adelhard struggling a bit here.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Burns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Adelhard tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
Burns works to advance to full mount. Adelhard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Burns wants to control the pace but Adelhard is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns really dominated that round.
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#
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Adelhard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adelhard misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns tries a low kick but Adelhard avoids it.
Burns thumps Adelhard with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stalks Adelhard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adelhard's face. Adelhard staggers backwards, shaken.
Adelhard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adelhard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adelhard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks. #T1#
Adelhard throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adelhard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adelhard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
Adelhard is hanging on to Burns's back as he tries to escape.
Burns is still trying to improve position.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adelhard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Adelhard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard tries to control but Burns wriggling away. #T2#
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
Adelhard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
Burns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Adelhard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adelhard defends it easily.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adelhard 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.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adelhard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adelhard controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Adelhard is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adelhard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adelhard takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Adelhard's knee but Adelhard avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adelhard.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard throws a low kick but Burns moves out of range easily.
Adelhard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Burns.#T1#
Adelhard misses with a head kick.
Adelhard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adelhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adelhard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adelhard throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Adelhard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adelhard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adelhard scores with a head kick.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adelhard defends it well.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adelhard manages to avoid it.
Adelhard swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.#T2#
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adelhard cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns fails with the takedown
and Adelhard counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Adelhard.
Adelhard wants to clinch.
Bernhard Adelhard is winning the standup battle so far.
Adelhard tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adelhard looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adelhard scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adelhard.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Adelhard misses.
A slow jab from Adelhard misses its intended target. #CL2#
Burns has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adelhard throws an elbow but misses.
Adelhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adelhard uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Adelhard defends easily.
Adelhard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adelhard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard retains his featherweight title!
Bernhard Adelhard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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AD402: Error 402
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Adelhard throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Adelhard is trying to keep Burns in close.
Adelhard controlling Burns's posture.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Adelhard is keeping the position.
Burns stands up over Adelhard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burns trying to control but Adelhard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adelhard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adelhard pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Adelhard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Adelhard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adelhard can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adelhard tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adelhard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adelhard is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adelhard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adelhard trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Adelhard moves into full guard.
Adelhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burns postures up.
#SUB2#
Adelhard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adelhard is keeping the position for now.
Adelhard looking to control.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns trying to control but Adelhard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adelhard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adelhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Adelhard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Adelhard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adelhard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adelhard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adelhard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns stands up over Adelhard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adelhard controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Adelhard throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adelhard closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adelhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adelhard wants to control but Burns postures up.#T1#
Burns looks up at the clock and then as Adelhard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burns smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adelhard can do to turn this around?
Burns controls the position.
Adelhard is looking for a sweep.
Burns trying to control the position but Adelhard is working away.
Burns throwing strikes but Adelhard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burns tries to improve position but can't.
Adelhard has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Adelhard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burns manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Burns tries to roll over but Adelhard keeps him under control.
Adelhard is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Adelhard content to control rather than advance.
Adelhard is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
Adelhard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adelhard connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adelhard passes into half guard.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adelhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Burns wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Burns wants to control but Adelhard is keeping busy.
Adelhard slips a nice elbow through Burns's hands, connecting with Burns's forehead.
Adelhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns is staying active underneath Adelhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adelhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Adelhard prevents Burns from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Adelhard scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adelhard pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Adelhard there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is looking to control Adelhard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Burns wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Adelhard is predictable there #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adelhard!
Adelhard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Burns is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Adelhard?
Poor strikes thrown by Burns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Burns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Burns raining down shots from the mount!
Burns wants to control the pace but Adelhard is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adelhard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adelhard tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Adelhard is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
Burns trying to control but Adelhard is having none of it.
Adelhard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burns looking to control but Adelhard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adelhard tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adelhard is looking to improve his position but Burns isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Adelhard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Burns is landing with some decent strikes but Adelhard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adelhard taking shots to the head.
Adelhard tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns landing punches. #SUB#
Burns has hold of Adelhard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adelhard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adelhard is in a horrible position here. Burns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Adelhard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burns looking to control but Adelhard passes into half guard.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adelhard.
Adelhard is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adelhard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
Burns is looking to improve his position but Adelhard isn't that keen on the idea.
Adelhard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Burns is looking to improve his position but Adelhard isn't that keen on the idea.
Adelhard controlling the position easily from mount.
Adelhard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burns to take his back!
Burns staying busy and making it hard for Adelhard to control.
Burns wants to escape the position.
Adelhard trying to control momentarily.
Burns rolls, trying to escape but Adelhard keeps control of the position.
Adelhard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adelhard looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
Burns wants to control his opponent's hands but Adelhard gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A low kick from Adelhard misses #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Adelhard controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Burns wants to control from the top but Adelhard keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adelhard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burns has picked Adelhard up and slammed him! Adelhard can't keep hold of the triangle and Burns manages to pass to side control!
Burns lands an elbow.
Adelhard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Adelhard keeps Burns under control for a moment.
Burns wants to control but Adelhard is keeping him busy.
Adelhard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burns has hold of Adelhard's hands but Adelhard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adelhard slips a nice elbow through Burns's hands, connecting with Burns's forehead.#SUB#
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Adelhard has control of the leg.
Adelhard wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position. #T2#
Burns wants to control but Adelhard passes into side.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns tries to improve position but can't.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is looking to reverse the position.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that Adelhard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Adelhard throws a strike aimed at the side of Burns's head but Burns avoids it well.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Burns is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Adelhard jumps into side control!
Burns wants to control but Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Burns is working away. #SUB2#
Burns wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Adelhard has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Burns's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Burns is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Adelhard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard is the new featherweight champion!
Bernhard Adelhard gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Event:
AD397: Glorious ending
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valente manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Valente is keeping the position.
Burns wants to control from the top but Valente keeps moving.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valente has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valente can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valente taking a bit of punishment here - Burns scoring with strikes.
Burns trying to control the action but Valente is working from the bottom.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valente haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Valente denies him. #T3#
Burns throws a strike aimed at the side of Valente's head but Valente avoids it well.
Valente gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns wants to take a breather but Valente is having none of it.
Valente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Burns wants to take a breather but Valente is having none of it. #T4#
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valente's head.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valente keeps working.
Burns moves into full mount! Valente won't be happy about that!
Burns trying to control but Valente is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
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#
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valente feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns defending well as Valente loads up on a big left hand.
Valente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws a leg kick but Valente sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Valente misses with a hook to the body
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Valente misses its intended target.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Valente does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Valente.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Valente just misses with a punch to the body.
Valente tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Carlinhos Valente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Valente pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Valente.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valente defends it well.
Valente's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valente throws a leg kick
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valente connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valente finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valente pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Valente settles back down. #T2#
Valente tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Valente scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valente stalling in the clinch.
Burns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valente is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Valente.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
Valente tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valente throws out the jab.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valente scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Valente lands with a right hand.
Valente wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valente.
Valente digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Valente instigates a clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Valente is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns is looking to control Valente's arms but Valente gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Burns prevents a body shot from Valente.
Valente throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Valente.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Valente has the dominant position.
Valente is looking to control Burns's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valente has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Valente misses with a body shot.
Valente backing away here, and Burns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valente misses with a hook.#TD2#
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valente's guard.
Burns postures up.
Burns passes Valente's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valente!
Valente tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlinhos Valente dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Valente misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valente fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Valente scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Valente throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burns wants to control from the top but Valente keeps moving.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Burns wants to pass the guard but Valente is keeping the position.
Valente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns. #T2#
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.
Valente keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valente swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns slips under a jab from Valente.
Valente throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns with the counter takedown but Valente avoids it easily.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valente looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Valente tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valente defending well though.
Burns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Valente looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns cracks Valente with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valente is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Burns is landing with some decent strikes but Valente is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valente holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burns tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Valente in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Burns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Valente is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burns looking to ground and pound but Valente is blocking nicely.
Burns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valente is looking to escape.
Burns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valente manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valente's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlinhos Valente's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Valente's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valente blocks a body shot from Burns.
Valente misses with the head strike.
Valente prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Valente has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valente.
Valente gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valente looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Burns tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Valente turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valente prevents a body shot from Burns. #T1#
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valente gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valente lands a nice uppercut.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Valente has him pressed against the cage.
Carlinhos Valente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns can't break the clinch.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burns's defenses.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Valente's ribcage. Valente let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carlinhos Valente has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Burns jumps guard.
Valente is fighting to break Burns's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valente stacks Burns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valente!
Burns is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Burns struggling a bit here.
Burns being controlled for a moment.
Burns is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Valente has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns tries to roll over but Valente keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns gets full guard.
Burns is trying to control the position but Valente postures up.
Valente controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Valente has moved into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Valente has mounted him!
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Valente has a good base and remains in mount.
Valente tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Burns trying to hold on to Valente's head to control him but Valente postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Valente has passed into side control.
Burns tries to buck Valente off but Valente is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlinhos Valente had his way with Predator Burns in that round.
The cut man is working on Carlinhos Valente's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Valente throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valente's guard.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valente is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stands and throws Valente's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burns misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Burns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burns cracks Valente with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valente is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valente managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burns.
You can see the frustration on Valente's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Valente works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #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.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valente has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns wants to take a breather but Valente is having none of it. #T3#
Valente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns is trying to control. Valente wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valente wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valente is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valente throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Valente pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valente misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Valente is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valente keeps working.
Burns cracks Valente with a big right hand but Valente just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valente is looking for a sweep.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Valente is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valente sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predator Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predator Burns!
Predator Burns is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Predator Burns took to the microphone: 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
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Event:
AD391: Rainy Daze
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Fuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Burns clinches up with Fuller and pushes him back against the cage.
Fuller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fuller tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns blocking some punches.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Fuller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns works on Fuller's body with a couple of short punches.
Fuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fuller.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fuller fails to land.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuller has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burns is keeping busy.
Fuller being controlled against the cage.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fuller to keep the fight standing.
Fuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Fuller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Fuller tries to clinch up.#T2#
Fuller moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Fuller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Fuller settles back down.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fuller takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns wants to stall.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.#TD2#
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuller uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller throwing strikes but missing.
Fuller wants to stand but Burns has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Burns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fuller frees his head nicely. Oh but Burns has switched to an armbar! Fuller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
The defeated Chris Fuller had this to say: 'Well I gave it all I got, but I guess it wasn't good enough.'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Ivan Putski. Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Putski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burns! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burns (0) vs (4) Putski
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Putski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Putski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Good the Bad and The Ugly. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Putski's best efforts.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Putski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (7) Putski
Burns tries to hold on but Putski pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns regains half guard.
Putski is taking a breather. Burns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Putski wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putski trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putski looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putski controls the pace.
Putski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putski has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putski is aware though and is defending well.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Putski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Putski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski content to stall in guard here.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Putski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Putski defends easily.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putski controls the pace.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Putski passes into half guard.
Putski controlling the action here.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski is controlling the pace.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Putski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Putski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (10) Putski
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns tries to lock up and control but Putski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Putski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (13) Putski
Putski prevents Burns from getting the reversal.
Putski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Putski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burns to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (16) Putski
I really don't envy Burns right now.
Putski is riding his opponent, not letting Burns buck him off.
Let's hope that Putski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Putski tries to keep control of the position but Burns is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski working for the choke.
Putski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burns wants to escape the position.
Burns trying to control the position but Putski manages to sink in the hooks.
Putski is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Putski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Putski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (16) Putski
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski looking to control.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Putski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Burns seems content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Putski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burns is thwarting Putski's attempts to control the position.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Putski wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Putski keeping control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns prevents Putski from improving his position.
Burns trying to control the pace.
Putski is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Putski defends it.
Putski is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Putski defending well.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Putski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burns stalling away here and it's allowed Putski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Burns stands and throws Putski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (16) Putski
Putski regains half guard.
Putski wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
Putski wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
Burns is taking a breather. Putski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski wins on points by 16 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Ivan Putski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Predator Burns had this to say: 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Tomas Marley. Burns's entrance music is Jiu-Jitsu. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns has Marley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns has hold of one of Marley's legs. Marley is fighting the takedown attempt but Burns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Marley
Burns trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (0) Marley
Burns wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Burns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Marley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marley prevents Burns from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (7) vs (0) Marley
Marley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burns controlling the pace.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns controlling the action here.
Marley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Marley is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marley is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley trying to control from the bottom.
Burns wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marley is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marley is not content to let Burns control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Marley 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.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley keeping control of the position.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns stands and throws Marley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (10) vs (0) Marley
Marley tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns controls the position.
Marley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burns is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.
Burns passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (13) vs (0) Marley
Marley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burns is stalling here but it's allowed Marley to get half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura but Marley is defending well.
Marley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marley.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Marley's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marley controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Marley keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marley looking for a sweep. Not yet Marley, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Burns wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Marley is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marley is adopting a defensive guard.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Marley tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Marley is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Marley is working away.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Marley is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Marley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to sweep but Burns has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (16) vs (0) Marley
Burns swings around for an armbar but Marley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (16) vs (2) Marley
Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns is trying to control the position but Marley postures up.
Burns has an active guard here but Marley has managed to pass into half guard.
Marley trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Predator Burns said 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'. |
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Event:
Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
Tariaksuq seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Tariaksuq looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burns controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.
Burns postures up.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Tariaksuq is pulling down on Burns's head to control his posture.
Tariaksuq is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns pushing down on Tariaksuq's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tariaksuq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tariaksuq has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Burns content to control rather than advance.
Tariaksuq trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Tariaksuq is defending well. #T3#
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tariaksuq controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burns content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Tariaksuq pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it well and moves away.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burns clinches. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Tariaksuq trying to control here.
Burns is pressing down on Tariaksuq's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tariaksuq is holding on for now.
Tariaksuq has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Tariaksuq is positioning himself well to prevent Burns advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Tariaksuq up against the cage.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Burns has Tariaksuq pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Tariaksuq up against the cage.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Burns avoids the attempt from Tariaksuq to control.#T1#
Burns content just to control the position here.
Tariaksuq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Tariaksuq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Burns.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burns cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tariaksuq can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tariaksuq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns content just to control the position here.
Burns'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.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away. #T4#
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.
Burns controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tariaksuq wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns prevents Tariaksuq from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burns forces Tariaksuq back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tariaksuq just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
A jab from Tariaksuq misses.
Tariaksuq takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Burns gets a clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Burns has Tariaksuq up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Predator Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tariaksuq.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Tariaksuq is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Burns stalls from top position.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tariaksuq for as long as he can get away with.
Tariaksuq gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Burns controlling from mount.
Tariaksuq tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns controlling from mount.
Predator Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Tariaksuq is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tariaksuq wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Tariaksuq is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burns is staying active.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
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.
Tariaksuq wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Tariaksuq is working to get back to half guard.
Burns controlling his opponent.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predator Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predator Burns!
Predator Burns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Mega Funkyama. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Funkyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Funkyama wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Funkyama is defending well.
Burns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 Funkyama walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Burns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Funkyama regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Funkyama
Funkyama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Funkyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Funkyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Funkyama is controlling Burns's posture.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Funkyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Funkyama
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkyama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Funkyama working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Burns tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Funkyama
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burns is surviving well by controlling Funkyama's body position as best he can.
Funkyama prevents Burns from getting the reversal.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Burns won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkyama wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funkyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funkyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is staying active underneath Funkyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Funkyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funkyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns gets back to full guard.
Funkyama pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns trying to control but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (5) Funkyama
Burns is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Funkyama defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Funkyama is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama breaks Burns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (7) Funkyama
Burns keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funkyama defends it easily.
Burns is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama passes into half guard.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama seems to be looking for submissions.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama prevents Burns from improving his position.
Funkyama passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (10) Funkyama
Burns has given up his back here. Will Funkyama look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (13) Funkyama
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Burns right now.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns has given up his back here. Will Funkyama look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (16) Funkyama
Funkyama doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (16) Funkyama
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funkyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (18) Funkyama
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (21) Funkyama
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to improve his position.
Burns is trying to work for a sweep but Funkyama has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (8) vs (23) Funkyama
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Burns regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (26) Funkyama
Funkyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Funkyama works to advance to full mount. Burns defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (8) vs (28) Funkyama
Funkyama wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Funkyama.
Burns stops Funkyama from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 28 to 8.
An out of breath Mega Funkyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Ryzen Dall. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Dall has chosen Scarecrow as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dall uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dall wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (3) Dall
Burns is looking to reverse the position.
Burns regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is not content to let Dall control the position.
Burns's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym 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.
Dall is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (3) Dall
Dall seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dall has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall managing to control the position.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dall has his hands clasped together around Burns's back. He's all about the action.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall is trying is best to control the position here.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (3) Dall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Burns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Burns is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall is controlling Burns's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dall's thigh. Dall counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dall has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (3) Dall
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burns wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping control of the position.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (11) vs (3) Dall
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Burns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (13) vs (3) Dall
Burns has hold of Dall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burns is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (16) vs (3) Dall
Dall tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns can't control as he wanted to and Dall manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dall is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Dall is concentrating on defense, preventing Burns from advancing position.
Dall is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (19) vs (3) Dall
Dall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burns is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns not doing much here.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (22) vs (3) Dall
Dall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burns has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (25) vs (3) Dall
Dall can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall prevents Burns from getting a body triangle.
Burns looking for the RNC.
Dall turns into Burns and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (25) vs (5) Dall
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (25) vs (8) Dall
The referee asks Dall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
As Predator Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Donnie Jackson. Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu-Jitsu. Donnie Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Burns drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Burns pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jackson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Burns's body to avoid the submission. Burns has instead reached around Jackson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Burns arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
The defeated Donnie Jackson had this to say: 'Well, this might be my last fight.'. |
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Event:
Syn 444 - Redemption
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Nagarjun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagarjun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Nagarjun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagarjun throws out the jab.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Nagarjun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagarjun.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagarjun's calf.
We've been hearing reports that Burns has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagarjun. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Nagarjun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy body kick from Nagarjun
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagarjun scores with a leg kick.
Amitraghat Nagarjun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nagarjun misses with a straight left.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagarjun sprawls and moves away.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagarjun.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nagarjun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Nagarjun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagarjun throws a leg kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nagarjun won't be happy with that.
Nagarjun tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Burns easily slips into full mount!
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Nagarjun is in trouble!
Burns with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagarjun working to try and regain half guard.
Burns wants to control the pace but Nagarjun is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Nagarjun wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns prevents Nagarjun from getting the reversal.
Burns looking to control but Nagarjun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagarjun tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Burns in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burns is landing with some decent strikes but Nagarjun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nagarjun tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
Burns content just to control the position here.
Burns cracks Nagarjun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Nagarjun slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nagarjun wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nagarjun is looking to improve his position.
Nagarjun wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Nagarjun is defending the position.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nagarjun wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Burns is looking to advance position but Nagarjun won't allow it. #T4#
Nagarjun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Burns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagarjun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagarjun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Nagarjun tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns trying to control the action but Nagarjun is working from the bottom.
Burns controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Burns lands.
Nagarjun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagarjun throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns slips a straight right by Nagarjun.#TD#
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nagarjun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Nagarjun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to control but Nagarjun is keeping him busy.
Nagarjun is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Burns tries for a kimura but Nagarjun is defending well.
Burns wants to control for a moment but Nagarjun uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nagarjun moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nagarjun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns wants to control from the top but Nagarjun keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagarjun keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns 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.
Burns trying to control but Nagarjun is working from the bottom.
Burns is really struggling to control Nagarjun but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns passes Nagarjun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagarjun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nagarjun actively working from the bottom here.
Nagarjun is trying to control but can't.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns wants to control but Nagarjun is keeping him busy.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Nagarjun defends it.
Burns prevents Nagarjun from improving his position.#T3#
Burns trying to control from half guard but Nagarjun is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagarjun tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
A head kick by Nagarjun misses
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Nagarjun misses.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Nagarjun is quick to defend against it.
Nagarjun throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Nagarjun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagarjun looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagarjun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagarjun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns checks a low kick from Nagarjun.#T4#
Nagarjun throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagarjun is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns lands a few punches from side control.
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!#SUB#
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nagarjun's legs.
Nagarjun is not content to let Burns control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagarjun can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Nagarjun misses.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagarjun sprawls and moves away.
Nagarjun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagarjun can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Nagarjun's head back.
Amitraghat Nagarjun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns looks for a takedown but Nagarjun sprawls well.
Amitraghat Nagarjun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagarjun works over Burns's head and body with a nice combination.
Nagarjun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Nagarjun swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Nagarjun misses with a straight left.
Nagarjun lands a front kick.#T1#
Burns lands an overhand right.
Burns avoids the head kick by Nagarjun.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Nagarjun is predictable there #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagarjun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns looks to land a strike but Nagarjun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagarjun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Nagarjun's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nagarjun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amitraghat Nagarjun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nagarjun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagarjun keeps working.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Predator Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns controlling his opponent.
Nagarjun tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
Burns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nagarjun hang on?#T3#
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burns wants to control the pace but Nagarjun is squirming around nicely.
Burns prevents Nagarjun from getting the reversal.
Nagarjun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burns controlling from mount.
Burns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagarjun is looking to escape.
Nagarjun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagarjun manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Nagarjun tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is trying to control. Nagarjun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Nagarjun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Burns wants to take a breather but Nagarjun is having none of it.
Burns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burns prevents Nagarjun from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predator Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predator Burns!
Predator Burns made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
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Event:
Syn 431 - Nations Collide
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Beckett scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Beckett tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beckett.#TD2#
Beckett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Beckett drops an elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns wants to sweep but Beckett has passed to side control!
Beckett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns tries to buck Beckett off but Beckett is having none of it.
Burns is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beckett off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett trying to control the hands but Burns breaks the grip.
Beckett has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Burns looking to hold on to the position here but Beckett rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T1#
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Beckett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckett is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckett is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Beckett keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Beckett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Beckett stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is trying to keep Beckett in close.
#SUB#
Burns looking for subs off his back but Beckett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beckett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns has hold of Beckett's hands but Beckett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burns trying to control here.
#T3#
Burns tries to roll over but Beckett keeps him under control.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Burns working for a triangle but Beckett defends it easily.
#SUB#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beckett lands a couple of digs.
Beckett wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.#SUB#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beckett passes into half guard.
#T4#
Burns is looking to control Beckett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Beckett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Beckett sits in half guard.
Burns wants to control but Beckett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beckett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.#SUB#
Burns working for a triangle but Beckett defends it easily.
Burns looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beckett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beckett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beckett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckett lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beckett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beckett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Beckett throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.#T1#
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beckett connects with a single shot there.
Burns defending well as Beckett loads up on a big left hand.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Beckett avoids it well and moves away.
Beckett throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beckett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckett keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckett is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Beckett is keeping the position.
Beckett seems keen to control Burns's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beckett sprawls and moves away.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckett.
Jim Beckett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckett, which made it look bad.
Beckett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckett misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Beckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckett with a jab.
Beckett misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beckett!
Beckett is looking for a sweep.
Burns trying to control the position but Beckett is working away. #SUB#
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beckett is not content to let Burns control the position.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Beckett parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beckett to escape.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckett keeps working.
Beckett struggling a bit here.
Burns lands a nice forearm strike.
Burns in side control lands a decent elbow.
Beckett is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Beckett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Beckett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Beckett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beckett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beckett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckett lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beckett.
Beckett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beckett misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beckett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckett throws out the jab.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beckett sprawls and moves away.
Beckett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckett throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Beckett scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beckett misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beckett won't be happy with that. #T1#
Beckett stops Burns from passing to mount.
Beckett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beckett is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burns is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beckett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Burns is trying to ground and pound but Beckett uses the momentary lack of control by Burns to regain half guard.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckett keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
Beckett is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns drops an elbow to the side of Beckett's head.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Beckett is working away.
Beckett wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Burns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckett keeps working.
Burns wants to advance to full mount but Beckett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Beckett has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Beckett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Beckett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
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.
Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
Beckett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beckett pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beckett thows a leg kick but Burns checks it #TD#
so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Beckett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burns looking to improve position, pressing down on Beckett's thigh with his hand. Beckett seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Burns paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Burns's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Beckett picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Beckett!
A very excited looking Jim Beckett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Predator Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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Syn 428 - Never Give Up
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Matus 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.
Nice jab there from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burns slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Matus throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus throws a body kick that misses
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
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Burns is looking to take a break and control but Matus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Burns is trying to move to mount but Matus reverses beautifully and ends up in Burns's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Matus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matus is one step ahead there. #T3#
Matus trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Matus defends easily.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
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.
Matus trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
Matus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns blocks a head kick by Matus.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matus sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns trying to advance position but Matus counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matus keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Matus is retaining full guard.
Matus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matus working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matus wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Matus catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Burns manages to step out the way in time.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.
Matus misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Matus misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matus!
Burns controls the position.
Burns laying and praying for a moment but Matus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matus gets back to full guard.
Matus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matus trying to control the position.
Matus has his hands on Burns's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Matus scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Burns misses the jab.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Matus.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Matus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matus sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matus as he avoids it easily.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matus is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy.
Matus can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burns wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy.
Burns is trying to ground and pound but Matus uses the momentary lack of control by Burns to regain half guard. #T3#
Burns trying to pass the guard but Matus defending well.
Burns looks to land a strike but Matus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Matus trying to control the position here.
Burns trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns is fighting to break Matus's control of his arms but Matus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matus trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.
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