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Event:
DFC Sin City 16
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykk finds it's way round the side to connect with Burma's head.
Burma tries to move into range but Sykk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykk.
Burma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk scores with a jab.
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Burma's defenses.
Sykk clobbers Burma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Burma is rocked!
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Burma fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Burma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Burma is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burma's efforts to push away.
Burma wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Burma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burma.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burma.
Burma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykk pinned against the cage. Sykk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Burma tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but Burma manages to avoid the attempt.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burma shoots for a takedown but Sykk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Burma.
Burma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Sykk catches Burma right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Sykk has managed to clinch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burma backwards. #T2#
Sykk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Burma's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Burma drops to his knees and Sykk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
Asmund Sykk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TUF semis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Burma is dominant here and he's now got Robinson's back!
Robinson trying to control the hands but Burma breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burma scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Robinson is in bad spot here.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Burma lands a shot to the body.
Burma is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burma scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Burma not allowing Robinson to control his hands.
Burma softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T1#
Burma lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burma.
Burma lands a shot to the body.
Burma punches Robinson on the ear.
Burma trying to control.
Burma punishes Robinson with strikes from the back mount.
Burma lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Burma scores with punches and elbows.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burma.
Burma trying to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burma scores with punches to the body.
Burma is hanging on to Robinson's back as he tries to escape.
Burma punishes Robinson with strikes from the back mount.
Burma has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Robinson.
Burma lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Burma lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Robinson hold on?!
Burma is punishing Robinson with some ground and pound.
Burma lands a shot to the body. #ROC#
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burma has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Robinson.
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Burma finish him?
The referee is taking a good look at Robinson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Burma!
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Burma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Robinson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Robinson tries to roll but Burma sticks to his back.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Burma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burma cracks Robinson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Robinson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
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!
Burma scores with punches from the back.
Burma lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Burma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Robinson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Burma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burma stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a triangle here but Burma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burma working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burma controls the position from side control.
Burma is working Robinson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Burma working the head and body with strikes.
Burma scoring with punches from side control.
Burma controls the position.
Burma works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burma is working Robinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Burma stalls from top position.
Burma scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burma trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Burma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Burma scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robinson seems a little lost for a moment, as Burma dominates the positioning.
Burma cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burma cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burma lands some shots froms side control.
Burma working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burma trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to control Burma's posture but Burma avoids it. #T3#
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burma off and has taken his back!
Burma is keeping busy.
Burma is in bad spot here.
Robinson is trying to stick to Burma's back but Burma 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 Burma.
Burma passes into half guard.
Johnny Burma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robinson is looking to control Burma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Robinson tries to kick Burma off but Burma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Burma in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burma lands a nice short elbow.
Burma slows the pace down in half guard.
Robinson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Burma 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burma dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Burma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burma trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson wants to control but Burma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Burma in his half guard. #T1#
Burma slips a nice elbow through Robinson's hands, connecting with Robinson's forehead.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Burma jumps into side control!
Burma lands a few punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Burma! That's hurt Robinson! Will he recover? Burma fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Burma!
The defeated Shane Robinson had this to say: 'Slight set back for a major comeback!'.
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Event:
Sin City 8 Prince vs. Wright
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Burma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burma takes a swing at Lonestar's ribcage but misses.
Burma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lonestar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burma.
Lonestar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burma throws a body punch but Lonestar moves out of range.
Lonestar feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Burma's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Burma has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Burma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lonestar staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lonestar ducks right into an uppercut from Burma.
Burma misses with an uppercut. Lonestar saw that one coming.#T1#
Burma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Lonestar.
Lonestar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lonestar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burma.
Lonestar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lonestar ducks right into an uppercut from Burma.
A low kick from Burma is predictable there #TD2#
and Lonestar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Lonestar wants to pass the guard but Burma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lonestar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burma has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lonestar looking for a guillotine here but Burma defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Lonestar pushes a forearm under Burma's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burma is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Lonestar!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1.5
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Burma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coleman to the mat! Coleman manages to get full guard.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burma landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Burma isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burma scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burma is controlling him.
Burma advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burma is chipping away with strikes.
Burma trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burma connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Coleman pushes Burma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coleman seems a little lost for a moment, as Burma dominates the positioning.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burma on the ground.
Burma grinds an elbow into Coleman's temple.
Coleman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Burma has the hooks in. Coleman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burma trying to control.
Burma controlling well, preventing Coleman from escaping the position.
Coleman is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Burma. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T2#
Burma is riding his opponent, not letting Coleman buck him off.
Coleman rolls, trying to escape but Burma keeps control of the position.
Coleman is covering up but some of the strikes from Burma are getting through and doing damage.
Coleman is trying to stand back up.
Burma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burma connects with a big shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Burma punches Coleman on the ear.
Can Coleman hold on?! Burma is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Coleman manages to escape to his feet. #TD2#
Burma gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Burma stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Burma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Burma preventing the sweep.
Burma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burma lands a couple of digs.
Coleman is looking to sweep but instead, Burma has passed into half guard.
Coleman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Burma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burma is taking a breather. Coleman 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.#T4#
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Burma has control of the leg.
Burma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Burma.
Burma lands with a punch from half guard.
Burma passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burma working Coleman over with strikes here.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burma landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Burma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coleman looks a forlorn figure.
Burma looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Burma 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#
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burma.
And Burma tries to counter it with a takedown but Coleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burma throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Coleman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Coleman pushes Burma off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Burma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman moves out of range as Burma throws a body kick.
#T1#
Coleman throws a series of punches but Burma moves out of range.
Burma dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
Coleman throws a right hand that Burma ducks under and follows up with a left that Burma also avoids with ease.
Coleman misses with a hook.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Burma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
Burma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Burma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Coleman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coleman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Coleman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Burma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burma throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Burma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burma is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Burma slips nicely into half guard.
Johnny Burma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman has hold of Burma's hands but Burma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burma working the head and body with strikes.
Burma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burma landing punches.
Burma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coleman is in a horrible position here. Burma smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coleman is trying to stand up.
Coleman can't escape the position.
Coleman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Burma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coleman's face.
Coleman tries to buck Burma off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Burma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coleman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burma prevents Coleman from improving his position.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Burma passes to side control.
Burma trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
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 Toby Coleman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Burma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Burma getting side control.
Coleman pushes Burma off looking to stand but Burma dives back in and keeps control.
Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coleman pushes Burma off looking to stand but Burma dives back in and keeps control.
Burma working Coleman over with strikes.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burma is pressing down on Coleman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coleman is holding on for now.
Burma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burma works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Coleman is squirming around, avoiding Burma's attempts to control the action.
Burma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coleman hang on?
Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Burma landing strikes from the mount and Coleman is in trouble!
Burma with a couple of short strikes.
Burma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Burma has control of Coleman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coleman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burma prevents Coleman from getting the reversal.
Burma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Burma lands a big shot there that rocks Coleman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coleman wants to hold on but Burma pushes him away.
Burma with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman is desperately trying to improve his position but Burma has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burma trying to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman is trying to stand up.#T3#
Burma scoring with strikes but Coleman is staying in there.
Coleman working to try and regain half guard.
Burma looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burma prevents Coleman from getting the reversal.
Burma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coleman looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman working to try and regain half guard.
Burma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Burma breaks from Coleman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coleman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burma punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Burma.#ROC2#
Coleman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman tries to lock up and control but Burma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Coleman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Burma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coleman's face.
Burma is landing with some decent strikes but Coleman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burma scoring with strikes but Coleman is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Burma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burma 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Burma!
The defeated Toby Coleman had this to say: 'He got lucky...'.
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