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Event:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Lester Burnham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burnham shoots for a double leg takedown but Schlong sprawls well. He's pushed Burnham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnham fails with the takedown.
Schlong feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Burnham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burnham (2) vs (0) Schlong
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schlong pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Schlong has Burnham pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Schlong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Burnham content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving. #T2#
Burnham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Burnham controlling from the top position.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.#T3#
Burnham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schlong trying to control the position here.
Burnham trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Burnham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schlong pulls Burnham in close to his closed guard and prevents Burnham from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Let's hope that Schlong 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.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burnham controls the pace.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Burnham wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Burnham passes Schlong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schlong gets full guard.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Schlong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Schlong is adopting a defensive guard.
Burnham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burnham passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (5) vs (0) Schlong
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnham tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Burnham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnham tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schlong gets back to half guard.
Burnham trying to control from half guard but Schlong is working away. #T9#
Schlong is pressing down on Burnham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Burnham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burnham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving. #T10#
Schlong keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Burnham pushes down on Schlong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burnham is taking a breather. Schlong 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.
Burnham is pressing down on Schlong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schlong is holding on for now.
Burnham controlling the action here. #T11#
Schlong is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schlong avoid being mounted?
Burnham is stalling here. Schlong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burnham seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schlong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burnham (5) vs (4) Schlong
Burnham tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Burnham is working hard here to advance position.
Burnham gets back to half guard.
Burnham keeping hold of Schlong's head, controlling as best he can.
Schlong prevents Burnham from improving his position.
Schlong trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away. #T13#
Burnham trying to control but Schlong postures up.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard but Schlong has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (5) vs (7) Schlong
Schlong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burnham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Burnham looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burnham (5) vs (10) Schlong
Schlong is hanging on to Burnham's back as he tries to escape.
Burnham wants to control his opponent's hands but Schlong gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong keeps control of the position as Burnham tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlong wins on points by 10 to 5.
Long Schlong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Lester Burnham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kruth gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burnham (0) vs (2) Kruth
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burnham is holding on to half guard well.
Kruth trying to control the pace.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruth is working away from the top position though.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard.
Burnham trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Kruth is trying to control. Burnham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burnham (4) vs (2) Kruth
Burnham is hanging on to Kruth's back as he tries to escape.
Kruth trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Burnham looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Kruth tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Burnham looking for the choke from the back.
Burnham controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth is in bad spot here.
Burnham keeps control of the position easily here as Kruth tries to buck him off.
Kruth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burnham wants to control but Kruth is keeping busy.#T3#
Kruth tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
Burnham tries to keep control of the position but Kruth is staying busy.
Burnham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kruth doesn't escape. #SUB#
Kruth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burnham.
Kruth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burnham.
Kruth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Burnham has got his arm under Kruth's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kruth has spun round into Burnham's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (4) vs (4) Kruth
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Kruth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Kruth stays in close to Burnham's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kruth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burnham keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Burnham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burnham is really struggling to control Kruth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
Kruth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burnham working a defensive guard but Kruth manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (4) vs (7) Kruth
Burnham struggling a bit here.
Burnham is trying to improve his position.
Kruth tries to advance to mount but Burnham denies him.
Kruth advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burnham (4) vs (9) Kruth
Burnham is looking to improve his position but Kruth isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Burnham wants to control but Kruth is having none of it.
Burnham is trying desperately to improve position.
Burnham is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Burnham regains half guard.
Burnham is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burnham (8) vs (9) Kruth
Kruth tries to escape but Burnham has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Burnham avoiding Kruth 's attempts to control his hands.
Burnham keeps control of the position as Kruth tries to break free.
Kruth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Kruth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kruth can't escape the position.
Burnham not allowing Kruth to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8##SUB#
Burnham is looking for the choke from the back position but Kruth is controlling his hands well.
Burnham controlling the position well here. Kruth rolled but Burnham kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Burnham is looking for the choke from the back position but Kruth is controlling his hands well.
Kruth is keeping busy.
Kruth trying to control but not successfully.
Kruth prevents Burnham from getting a body triangle.
Kruth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Burnham controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Burnham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kruth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burnham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kruth doesn't escape. #T10#
Burnham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kruth looking to control the position.
Kruth tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
Kruth trying to control the hands but Burnham breaks the grip.
Kruth tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
Burnham 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.
Burnham trying to control.
Kruth trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burnham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kruth is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Burnham has the hooks in. Kruth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Burnham.
Burnham trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Kruth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burnham's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burnham is not going to allow Kruth to sit and survive in this position.
Kruth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burnham slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Kruth is trying to control but can't.
Burnham stalling.
Kruth is not content to let Burnham control the position.#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Kruth is defending the position.
Kruth trying to hold on to Burnham's head to control him but Burnham postures up.
#T14#
Kruth tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Burnham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruth trying to control but Burnham postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruth wins on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jorgen Kruth thanked Maximum Human Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 57 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Burnham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burnham fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pancake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Burnham is proving a slippery customer.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Pancake pushes a forearm under Burnham's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burnham is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Pancake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dino Ebedi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ebedi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ebedi (4) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ebedi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burnham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Ebedi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ebedi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebedi is looking to take a break and control but Burnham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ebedi is looking for a kimura but Burnham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ebedi to get the leverage. #T1#
Burnham is not content to let Ebedi control the position.
Burnham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ebedi is working away from the top position though.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ebedi is looking for a kimura but Burnham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ebedi to get the leverage.
Burnham is looking to control Ebedi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnham avoid being mounted?
Burnham is not content to let Ebedi control the position.
Burnham trying to control but Ebedi postures up.
#SUB#
Ebedi seems to be working for a kimura but Burnham defends the submission attempt.
Ebedi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (7) vs (0) Burnham#T2#
Burnham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burnham wants to hold on but Ebedi pushes him away.
Ebedi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burnham is looking to improve his position but Ebedi isn't that keen on the idea.
Burnham regains half guard.
Burnham wants to control but Ebedi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ebedi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ebedi. #SUB#
Ebedi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Ebedi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Ebedi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ebedi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
Ebedi trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away. #T4#
Burnham wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ebedi is working for a kimura but Burnham is defending it quite comfortably.
Ebedi trying to control the pace.
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
Burnham is in trouble now - Ebedi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (10) vs (0) Burnham
Ebedi avoids the attempt from Burnham to control.#SUB#
Ebedi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burnham is surviving well by controlling Ebedi's body position as best he can. #T5#
Burnham regains half guard.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Ebedi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Ebedi.
Ebedi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
Burnham moves into full guard.
#T6#
Burnham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebedi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (10) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham is fighting to break Ebedi's control of his arms but Ebedi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burnham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ebedi has control of Burnham's left arm, preventing Burnham from doing any damage.
Burnham won't allow Ebedi to sweep him here.
Ebedi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham 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.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Ebedi keeps moving. #T8#
Ebedi keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass. #SUB#
Burnham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burnham forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ebedi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ebedi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Burnham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Burnham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ebedi is not content to let Burnham control the position.#T10#
Ebedi is positioning himself well to prevent Burnham advancing to mount.
Burnham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burnham uses his free foot to push down on Ebedi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebedi. Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (10) vs (5) Burnham
Ebedi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Burnham tries to control but Ebedi wriggling away.
Ebedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Burnham is looking to work his way around to Ebedi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ebedi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Ebedi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebedi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ebedi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burnham trying to control but Ebedi is working from the bottom.
Burnham looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Burnham trying to control but Ebedi is working from the bottom.
Burnham 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.
Ebedi pulls Burnham in close to his closed guard and prevents Burnham from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Ebedi working for submissions but it's allowed Burnham to get to half guard.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Ebedi is defending the position. #T13#
Burnham controlling the pace.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Ebedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burnham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ebedi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Ebedi is defending it quite comfortably.
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ebedi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebedi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard but Burnham has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (10) vs (8) Burnham
Ebedi stops Burnham from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham looking to control but Ebedi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham fails to advance to Ebedi's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebedi takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 32 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Burnham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Burnham#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burnham is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Burnham advances to half guard.
Cruz won't allow Burnham to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz 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.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Burnham defends easily.
#T1#
Burnham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Burnham won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burnham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Burnham seems content to control.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Burnham is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Burnham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz gets full guard.
Burnham trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Burnham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burnham trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Burnham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4##SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnham defends it easily.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Burnham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnham works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working for submissions but it's allowed Cruz to get to half guard.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (2) Burnham
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Cruz prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Burnham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz looking to control but Burnham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burnham turns into him and now he's in Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (5) vs (4) Burnham#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Burnham defends easily.
#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burnham has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Cruz tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burnham passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T7#
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (7) vs (4) Burnham
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Burnham looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnham, not yet. #SUB2#
Burnham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Burnham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Cruz controlling the action here.
Burnham manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz won't allow Burnham to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Burnham has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Burnham is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
#T10#
Cruz prevents Burnham from improving his position.
Burnham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burnham.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Burnham.
Cruz trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Burnham tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T11#
Cruz is trying to control. Burnham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burnham won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Burnham is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz looking to control but Burnham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (6) Burnham#T12#
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnham defends it easily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burnham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Cruz has his feet on Burnham's thighs here. He's pushed Burnham 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! Burnham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darian Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Darian Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burnham tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily#TD#
so Chai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Burnham
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai pushes down on Burnham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Burnham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnham is looking to escape. #T2#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burnham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Burnham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai wants to control the pace but Burnham is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burnham has worked his arm free - good work by Burnham!
Chai wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burnham tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Burnham defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (0) Burnham
Chai moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Burnham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burnham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burnham tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Burnham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burnham trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Burnham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burnham has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control but Burnham passes into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage.
Burnham works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (5) Burnham
Burnham controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Burnham postures up.#SUB2#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai tries to bench press Burnham off him but Burnham keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Burnham postures up.#T6##SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnham works to advance to full mount. Chai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (15) vs (7) Burnham
Chai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (10) Burnham#SUB2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Burnham manages to sink in the RNC - Chai is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lester Burnham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Geronimo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burnham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Burnham getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burnham (2) vs (0) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (5) vs (0) Garcia
Burnham moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Burnham (8) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Garcia 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 Burnham gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Burnham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Burnham looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burnham will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burnham has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Garcia turns into Burnham and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (8) vs (2) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burnham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Burnham in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (10) vs (2) Garcia
Burnham passes into half guard. #T2#
Burnham prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (13) vs (2) Garcia#T3#
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Burnham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Burnham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Burnham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T4#
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burnham wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Burnham is working for a submission of some sort.
Burnham wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Burnham pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (16) vs (2) Garcia#SUB#
Burnham has hold of Garcia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garcia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Burnham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Burnham's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (16) vs (4) Garcia
Burnham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (18) vs (4) Garcia
Burnham preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Garcia has his foot on Burnham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnham works his way back into a safe position though.
Burnham advances to half guard. #T6##SUB#
Burnham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burnham uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (21) vs (4) Garcia
Burnham prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Burnham goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (21) vs (6) Garcia
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Burnham is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Burnham wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burnham (25) vs (6) Garcia#T8#
Garcia breaks Burnham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (25) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Burnham is keeping the position.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Burnham.
Garcia trying to move into half guard but instead Burnham has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (27) vs (8) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Burnham defends it easily.
Burnham passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burnham is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now. #T9#
Burnham stalling. #SUB#
Burnham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burnham is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position. #T10#
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Burnham sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Burnham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burnham is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Burnham trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burnham defends well.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Burnham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage. #T13##SUB#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burnham trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Burnham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (30) vs (8) Garcia
Burnham wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burnham (33) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia turns into Burnham and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (33) vs (10) Garcia
Burnham 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.#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Garcia as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Burnham screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Garcia! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Geronimo Garcia!
After winning the bout, Geronimo Garcia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saldini leaves Burnham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saldini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnham.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but Saldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Saldini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to control but Burnham passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Burnham#T2##SUB2#
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burnham trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini prevents Burnham from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saldini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saldini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burnham off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (4) vs (5) Burnham
Burnham 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.
Burnham wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Burnham keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini is trying to stick to Burnham's back but Burnham is turning into Saldini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saldini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burnham. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (7) Burnham
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (7) Burnham
Burnham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burnham for as long as he can get away with.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving. #T4#
Burnham is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle here but Saldini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (9) vs (7) Burnham
Burnham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saldini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (9) vs (11) Burnham
Saldini trying to control the hands but Burnham breaks the grip.
Saldini breaks Burnham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (11) vs (11) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burnham's guard.
Burnham is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Burnham trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (11) Burnham
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Burnham tries to improve his position but instead Saldini has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (17) vs (11) Burnham
Saldini controls the action.
Burnham tries to roll but Saldini sticks to his back.
Saldini trying to control.
Burnham tries to break free.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Burnham manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (13) Burnham
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is trying to keep Burnham in close.
#T7#
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burnham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saldini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (19) vs (13) Burnham
Saldini passes Burnham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burnham is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saldini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (22) vs (13) Burnham#T8##SUB#
Saldini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saldini working away.
Saldini trying to control the action but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burnham is trying to control but Saldini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (25) vs (13) Burnham
A control attempt from Burnham but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (27) vs (13) Burnham#T9#
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burnham is controlling an arm, preventing Saldini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Saldini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burnham to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (30) vs (13) Burnham
Saldini wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy.
Burnham tries to escape the position.
Saldini has good solid back control here. #T10#
Burnham tries to escape but Saldini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Burnham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burnham's body.
Burnham turns into Saldini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (30) vs (15) Burnham#T11#
Burnham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Burnham is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saldini reverses the position - he's now on top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (32) vs (15) Burnham
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burnham tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (32) vs (19) Burnham
Saldini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Saldini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (34) vs (19) Burnham
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burnham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Burnham 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 Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (37) vs (19) Burnham
Burnham struggling a bit here.
Saldini wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy. #T13#
Burnham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saldini controls the position from side control.
Burnham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Saldini is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (39) vs (19) Burnham
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Burnham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (39) vs (21) Burnham
Burnham passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burnham is trying to control. Saldini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Burnham is proving a slippery customer.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (41) vs (21) Burnham
Burnham controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 41 to 21.
Angelo Saldini retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Angelo Saldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 9 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Burnham's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Burnham
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burnham's guard.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Burnham
Toehold tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Toehold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms.
Toehold tries to roll but Burnham sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Toehold showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burnham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toehold defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Burnham keeps control of the position as Toehold tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Burnham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toehold wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Burnham is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold tries to break free.
Burnham wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Burnham working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Burnham trying to control the position.
#T3#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham looking for a sweep. Not yet Burnham, not yet.
Toehold trying to move into half guard but instead Burnham has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (6) Burnham
Burnham advances to half guard.
Burnham passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (9) Burnham
Toehold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Burnham tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Burnham is controlling well.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Burnham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toehold's guard. #T5#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (12) Burnham
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Toehold tries to buck Burnham off but Burnham is having none of it.
Burnham moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (4) vs (14) Burnham
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Toehold is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Toehold and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burnham prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T7#
Burnham wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Burnham stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (17) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Burnham has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (4) vs (19) Burnham
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Burnham 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.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Burnham sits in half guard. #T9#
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burnham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burnham has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Burnham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (22) Burnham#T11#
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Burnham wants to control the action but instead Toehold gets a body lock and reverses into Burnham's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (22) Burnham
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham is adopting a defensive guard.
Burnham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Burnham is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (22) Burnham
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burnham wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Burnham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Burnham is defending against the submission attempts here by Toehold.
Burnham is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Burnham wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Toehold 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.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Burnham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (24) Burnham
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham wins on points by 24 to 9.
Lester Burnham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lester Burnham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burnham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kid is in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burnham (0) vs (2) Kid
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Burnham controls Kid momentarily but Kid frees himself.
Burnham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard.
Burnham wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
#T1#
Burnham tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.#SUB#
Burnham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burnham defends it well.
Burnham is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kid is working for a kimura but Burnham is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burnham is trying to get back to full guard.
Burnham moves into full guard.
Kid postures up.
Kid wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving. #T3#
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Burnham.
Burnham trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Burnham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (2) vs (2) Kid
Kid pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage.
Burnham trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.
Burnham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Burnham stands and throws Kid's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (5) vs (2) Kid
Burnham trying to control the position but Kid is working away.
Kid can't do much from the bottom here.
Burnham wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Burnham has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burnham (7) vs (2) Kid
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
Burnham avoids the attempt from Kid to control.#T5#
Burnham fails to take his opponent's back.
Kid tries to hold on but Burnham postures up.
Burnham wants to control the pace but Kid is squirming around nicely.
Burnham is really struggling to control Kid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burnham controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kid defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burnham.
Burnham prevents Kid from getting the reversal.#T6#
Kid regains half guard.
Burnham works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (10) vs (2) Kid
Kid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Burnham swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kid is now in Burnham's guard. A big mistake from Burnham there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (10) vs (4) Kid
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burnham 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: Burnham (12) vs (4) Kid#SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura here but Kid manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burnham's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (12) vs (6) Kid#SUB#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burnham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Burnham's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Kid preventing the sweep.
Kid wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Burnham.
Kid 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.
Kid trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burnham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kid stacks Burnham 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 Kid! Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (12) vs (9) Kid
Kid controlling the position.
Burnham is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Burnham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnham wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
#T10#
Burnham gets full guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham working a defensive guard here.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kid is aware though and is defending well.
Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham 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.#T12#
Kid passes Burnham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kid passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (12) vs (12) Kid
Burnham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kid trying to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Burnham can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kid is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burnham has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burnham! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burnham (14) vs (12) Kid
Burnham trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #T13#
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burnham stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Kid is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.
Kid looking to control.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Kid looking to control.
#T14#
Kid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burnham stays in close to Kid's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid can't keep his opponent in guard - Burnham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
A victorious Lester Burnham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Jorgen Kruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burnham showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruth (0) vs (2) Burnham#SUB#
Kruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruth trying to control but Burnham postures up.
#SUB#
Kruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burnham in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Kruth is defending the position.
Burnham is trying to control. Kruth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruth is trying to maintain the position but Burnham is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Kruth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruth is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burnham stalling.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kruth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burnham controls the pace.#T2#
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burnham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (2) Burnham#T3#
Burnham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Burnham is keeping the position.
Kruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth is really struggling to control Burnham but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Kruth pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kruth seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruth looking to pass the guard.
Kruth won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Kruth stands and throws Burnham's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (5) vs (2) Burnham#SUB#
Kruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burnham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB#
Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnham has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth'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.#SUB#
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burnham 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.
Burnham is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6##SUB#
Kruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
Burnham is looking for a sweep.
Burnham is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kruth tries for a kimura but Burnham is defending well.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working.
Burnham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruth off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kruth (5) vs (6) Burnham#T7##SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Burnham working for a choke but Kruth is defending well. #SUB2#
Kruth showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Burnham looking for the RNC.
Burnham is not going to allow Kruth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8##SUB2#
Burnham looking for the choke from the back.
Burnham is hanging on to Kruth's back as he tries to escape.
Burnham trying to control.
Burnham is hanging on to Kruth's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Burnham is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kruth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kruth tries to break free.
Kruth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Kruth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (7) vs (6) Burnham#T9#
Kruth wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (7) vs (8) Burnham#SUB#
Kruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burnham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruth, not yet.
Burnham trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Kruth is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burnham has his hands clasped together but Kruth extends and breaks Burnham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kruth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Maximum Human Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burnham looking to score a takedown here. Andreev is defending well but Burnham drives through and ends up in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Burnham
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham is looking to sweep but instead, Andreev has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Burnham trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.#T1#
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Burnham wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Burnham tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Burnham is controlling Andreev's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Burnham is trying to get back to full guard.
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Burnham tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Burnham tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burnham trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burnham can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnham avoid being mounted?
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burnham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev is pushing down on Burnham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnham is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (2) Burnham
Andreev trying to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
Burnham 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.#T6#
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Andreev's attempts to control the action.
Andreev prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Andreev prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Burnham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andreev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnham is looking to escape.
Burnham gets back to half guard.#T7#
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andreev stays in close to Burnham's body and controls the position.
Andreev trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control the position.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T8#
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnham is controlling Andreev's posture.
Burnham controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB2#
Burnham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burnham has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Burnham keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Andreev 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.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Burnham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (5) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Burnham 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.
Andreev is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #T11#
Andreev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andreev has passed into half guard!
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Burnham defends it.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (7) vs (8) Burnham
Burnham trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Andreev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #T13#
Andreev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Burnham wants to finish this one by submission but Andreev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burnham.
Burnham trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev wants to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Andreev is trying desperately to improve position.
Andreev tries to hold on but Burnham pushes him away.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Andreev defends the submission attempt.
Andreev tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Burnham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (11) Burnham
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev regains half guard.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham wins on points by 11 to 7.
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burnham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnham wants it to stay on the feet.
Burnham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnham wants it to stay on the feet.
Tertelgte has a takedown stuffed.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie Tertelgte.#TD#
Burnham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tertelgte did well to prevent Burnham getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burnham (2) vs (0) Tertelgte
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnham is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burnham controlling the action here. #SUB#
Burnham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tertelgte is just riding it out for now. Burnham eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burnham 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.
#T1#
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnham is working away from the top position though.
Tertelgte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burnham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Tertelgte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tertelgte is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Tertelgte tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.#T2#
Tertelgte trying to hold on to Burnham's head to control him but Burnham postures up.
#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Tertelgte is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Tertelgte defends the submission attempt.
Tertelgte is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Burnham 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.
Burnham is thwarting Tertelgte's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tertelgte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham.
Burnham is pressing down on Tertelgte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tertelgte is holding on for now.
Burnham controlling the action here. #T4#
Burnham is trying to control. Tertelgte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnham is working away from the top position though.
Burnham moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (5) vs (0) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is trying to improve his position.
Tertelgte gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tertelgte gets full guard.
Burnham stopping the sweep attempt from Tertelgte.
Burnham passes into half guard. #T5#
Tertelgte is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tertelgte avoid being mounted?
Tertelgte wants to get back to full guard.
Burnham is thwarting Tertelgte's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tertelgte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham.
Tertelgte is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tertelgte avoid being mounted?
Tertelgte is doing well to control the position and prevent Burnham from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Tertelgte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage. #T6##SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Burnham prevents Tertelgte from improving his position.#SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnham wants to control but Tertelgte is keeping him busy.
Tertelgte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Tertelgte is defending well. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Tertelgte tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Burnham 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.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Tertelgte is positioning himself well to prevent Burnham advancing to mount. #T8##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Burnham 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.
Tertelgte trying to control from the bottom.
Tertelgte manages to get to full guard.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
Burnham postures up.
#T9#
Tertelgte keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Tertelgte working a defensive guard here.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham stands and throws Tertelgte's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (8) vs (0) Tertelgte#SUB#
Burnham tries for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Tertelgte tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Burnham tries for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to get an arm triangle but Tertelgte is defending well. #T10##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burnham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tertelgte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burnham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tertelgte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Tertelgte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tertelgte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham stays in close to Tertelgte's body and controls the position.
Tertelgte trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnham defends it easily.
Tertelgte wants to sweep here but Burnham controlling him for the moment.
Tertelgte keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pushing down on Tertelgte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Burnham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tertelgte keeps working.
Burnham trying to mount his opponent but Tertelgte defends it.
Burnham prevents Tertelgte from improving his position.
Tertelgte trying to control but Burnham postures up.
#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tertelgte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tertelgte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burnham trying to control but Tertelgte is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Burnham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tertelgte keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Tertelgte working a defensive guard here.
Tertelgte 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.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tertelgte is trying to keep Burnham in close.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tertelgte is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Tertelgte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tertelgte controlling Burnham's posture. #SUB#
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Tertelgte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tertelgte manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Tertelgte's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham wants to control from the top but Tertelgte keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Lester Burnham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burnham shoots in and bounces Verus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Burnham
Verus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burnham trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Verus's guard.
Verus wants to sweep here but Burnham controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Burnham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Verus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verus won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Burnham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Verus looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Burnham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burnham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham pushing down on Verus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Burnham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Verus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Burnham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 478: Crenshaw v Horiguchi
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Burnham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnham misses with a low kick.
Sagaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sagaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sagaki moves out of range as Burnham strikes.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burnham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki is nestled in close to Burnham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Burnham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnham's coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burnham trying to control but Sagaki postures up.
Burnham is pressing down on Sagaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sagaki cracks Burnham with a solid left hand.
Burnham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burnham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burnham is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki 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.
Burnham with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Burnham is looking to advance position but Sagaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Sagaki with shots to the head and body - Burnham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burnham tries to hold on but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burnham looks a forlorn figure.
Sagaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Sagaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Burnham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Sagaki lands a big elbow - Burnham is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Burnham is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki took some time post fight to say the following; 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Vuce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burnham scores with a decent looking hook.
Vuce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burnham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vuce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burnham.
Burnham throws a body kick that misses.
Vuce shoots and misses
and Burnham counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Burnham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vuce on his heels. He'll look to pass Vuce's guard now, I'm sure.
Vuce keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pushing down on Vuce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burnham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vuce striking from half guard on the bottom.
Vuce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Vuce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Burnham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vuce sees it coming and defends easily.
Vuce tries to get to full guard but Burnham has control of the leg. #SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Vuce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage.
Burnham trying to control the action but Vuce is working from the bottom.
Vuce punching from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Burnham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vuce defend it? Burnham steps over the head and cranks it - Vuce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burnham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
During a confident post fight interview, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Burnham tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Zetsika closes the distance and clinches.
Zetsika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burnham throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Zetsika counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burnham!
Burnham is trying to get back to his feet.
Zetsika creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burnham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zetsika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Burnham is wriggling around trying to escape but Zetsika has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Burnham taps out and Zetsika picks up the big win! Great work there by Zetsika!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Zetsika! |
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Event:
CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Van Der Dusse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but Burnham shows good takedown defense.
Burnham scores with a body shot.
Burnham misses with a hook.
Burnham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.#TD#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burnham is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working.
Burnham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Der Dusse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burnham's head.
Burnham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Dusse is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but Burnham is blocking nicely.
Burnham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Dusse. #T1##SUB2#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Burnham's attempts to control the position.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Dusse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnham defending well though.
Van Der Dusse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnham is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Dusse is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Der Dusse winds up and cracks Burnham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Der Dusse lands with some strikes.#T2#
Van Der Dusse misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Dusse prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Burnham wants to control but Van Der Dusse is having none of it.
The referee warns Burnham that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burnham gets back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Burnham trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Burnham pushes Van Der Dusse off looking to stand but Van Der Dusse dives back in and keeps control.
Burnham trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Van Der Dusse looks to land a strike but Burnham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Van Der Dusse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Dusse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnham controls Van Der Dusse momentarily but Van Der Dusse frees himself.
Burnham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Burnham is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Der Dusse! #T4#
Van Der Dusse is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burnham wants to control the pace but Van Der Dusse is squirming around nicely.
Burnham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Burnham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthon Van Der Dusse will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Burnham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnham throws a chopping leg kick but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burnham scores with a kick to the body.
Burnham misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Van Der Dusse's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Burnham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Dusse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Burnham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Burnham tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Dusse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Der Dusse is not content to let Burnham control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burnham trying to control the action but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burnham asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Van Der Dusse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse is not content to let Burnham control the position.
Van Der Dusse gets back to half guard.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Van Der Dusse is defending the position.
Van Der Dusse gets full guard.
Van Der Dusse pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Van Der Dusse keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burnham throws a hook but Van Der Dusse avoids it easily.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Dusse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Der Dusse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Burnham responds with a good body kick, but Van Der Dusse manages to step out the way in time.
Burnham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Dusse or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
Burnham swings for the body but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Burnham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Van Der Dusse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike but Burnham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burnham trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom. #T1#
Burnham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Der Dusse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Van Der Dusse is keeping the position.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Van Der Dusse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##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.
Burnham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Der Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Burnham is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Van Der Dusse has his hands clasped together but Burnham extends and breaks Van Der Dusse's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Burnham!
A victorious Lester Burnham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Burnham forces Schlong back against the cage and clinches.
Schlong cracks Burnham with a nice body shot.
Schlong is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Schlong.
Schlong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schlong stops a takedown attempt from Burnham.
Burnham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burnham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong 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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schlong prevents a body shot from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schlong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Schlong as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Burnham.
Schlong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burnham catches Schlong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Burnham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schlong finds it's way round the side to connect with Burnham's head.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burnham throws a sloppy head kick
and Schlong counters with a nice body shot.
Schlong thuds a left hand into Burnham's body.
Burnham scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Burnham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burnham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Burnham instigates a clinch.
Schlong lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham goes for a takedown attempt but Schlong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Schlong does no damage.
Burnham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schlong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Burnham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schlong quickly recovers to half guard.
Schlong is looking to improve his position.
Schlong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burnham has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Burnham prevents Schlong from getting the reversal.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Burnham's attempts to control the action.
Schlong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Schlong passes Burnham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schlong is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Schlong is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlong trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnham tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg.
Schlong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schlong tries to pass to full mount but Burnham defends it.
Schlong passes to side control.
Schlong trying to control the position but Burnham is working away.
Burnham struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Schlong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burnham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Burnham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schlong tries to stall but Burnham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schlong lands an uppercut.#TD#
Burnham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schlong looking to control.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong is trying to keep Burnham in close.
Schlong wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Schlong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lester Burnham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schlong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schlong is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burnham lands a leg kick that knocks Schlong off balance momentarily.
Schlong avoids the head kick by Burnham.
Burnham walks into a stiff left hand from Schlong.
Burnham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schlong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnhams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burnham blocks a leg kick.
Burnham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlong throws out the jab.
Burnham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnham fakes the leg kick and cracks Schlong in the body. #T2#
Schlong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schlong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlong scores with a hook.
Burnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong looks to land a right hand but Burnham moved out of range.
Burnham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schlong just manages to avoid it.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Schlong.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlong works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Burnham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlong checks a low kick from Burnham.
Schlong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schlong cracks Burnham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schlong cracks Burnham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schlong throws a series of punches but Burnham avoids them all with ease.
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
Burnham scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Burnham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Schlong pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Schlong. Beautiful body shot.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schlong looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnham is just out of range.
Schlong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schlong misses with a wild body shot.
Schlong connects with a right hand. Burnham shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnham. Schlong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnham tries to clinch up.
Burnham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlong.
As Schlong backs away, Burnham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burnham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burnham as he jumps to the side.
Burnham tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Burnham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schlong.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlong moves away.
Long Schlong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlong moves away.
Burnham lands a nice shot to the body.
Burnham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schlong scores with a decent looking hook.
Burnham takes a swing at Schlong's ribcage but misses.
Schlong misses with a straight left.
Schlong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burnham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schlong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schlong throws a hook but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham takes one on the button.
Burnham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schlong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnham defends it well.
Jab from Schlong.
Schlong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schlong throws a series of punches but Burnham avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Schlong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Schlong does it's job there.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Schlong.
Burnham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schlong throws a jab when Burnham was well out of range.
Schlong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Schlong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schlong has time to react.
Schlong just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Burnham lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burnham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schlong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burnham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schlong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schlong 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.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Schlong jabs Burnham right on the nose. Burnham blinks but takes it well.
Schlong misses with a straight right.
Burnham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schlong manages to circle out of the way.
Burnham throws out a leg kick but Schlong moves out of range and Burnham only half commits.
Schlong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burnham.
Schlong ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Schlong moves out of range of the body kick from Burnham.
#CL#
Burnham clinches.
Burnham tries a body shot but Schlong blocks it.
Burnham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schlong.
Schlong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlong throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnham.
Schlong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schlong misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Burnham lands with a light punch inside.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Schlong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Burnham.
Burnham is working for takedown but Schlong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schlong is trying to maintain a safe position but Burnham gets an underhook and turns Schlong into the cage.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
Schlong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlong tries to work over Burnham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Schlong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burnham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schlong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schlong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head. #T3#
Schlong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schlong has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Schlong lands with a left to the head.
Schlong leaning against his opponent.
Schlong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schlong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burnham is keeping busy.
A short right from Schlong.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schlong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burnham tries to pull guard but Schlong holds him up against the cage and eventually Burnham drops back down to his feet.
Schlong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Schlong throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Schlong.
Burnham is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Burnham gets control of Schlong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burnham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham working a defensive guard but Schlong passes into half guard.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Burnham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Schlong is just content to waste time from the top position. Burnham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Schlong.
I've got Schlong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Schlong! |
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Event:
C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnham misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burnham! Sitsongrit lets Burnham back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Burnham is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lester Burnham has been cut.
No joy there for Burnham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burnham misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Burnham's defenses. It connects perfectly with Burnham's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Showtime Sitsongrit!
An out of breath Showtime Sitsongrit 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:
C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A left lands for Kreutz.
A slow jab from Kreutz misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burnham.
Burnham throws a looping overhand right but Kreutz ducks down to avoid it.
Burnham misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kreutz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burnham won't be happy with that.
Burnham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kreutz off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Burnham is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Burnham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Burnham is hanging on to Kreutz's back as he tries to escape.
Kreutz trying to control the action but Burnham just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Kreutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Burnham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Will Burnham go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kreutz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kreutz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Burnham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreutz keeps working.
Kreutz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burnham trying to control but Kreutz is working from the bottom.
Burnham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burnham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kreutz's head.#T2#
Burnham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kreutz trying to control the position.
Burnham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kreutz manages to get back to half guard.
My spies in Tin Can Athletics inform me that Burnham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kreutz is pressing down on Burnham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burnham trying to control but Kreutz is working from the bottom.
Burnham postures up.
Kreutz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Kreutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burnham is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Burnham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That kick from Burnham tenderised Kreutz's leg. Kreutz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burnham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burnham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kreutz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burnham scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burnham.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham scores with a leg kick.
Burnham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kreutz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burnham tries to clinch there but Kreutz circles away.
#T4#
Kreutz with the inside leg kick.
Kreutz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burnham to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreutz checks a low kick from Burnham.
Kreutz misses with an uppercut. Burnham saw that one coming.
A big left from Burnham misses.
A good leg kick by Burnham.
Nice uppercut there from Burnham.
Kreutz throws a shot from downtown. Burnham moves away and avoids it.
Kreutz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnham was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreutz.
Burnham is looking to score with low kicks.
Kreutz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kreutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kreutz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham tries a low kick but Kreutz avoids it.
Burnham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreutz. Kreutz obviously looking to wear him down.
Burnham throws a low kick but Kreutz moves out of range easily.
Kreutz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kreutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreutz lands a nice shot that snaps Burnham's head back.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreutz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester Burnham will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kreutz throws out a powerful jab.
Burnham throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kreutz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard but Kreutz has mounted him!
Kreutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kreutz wants to control the pace but Burnham is squirming around nicely.
Kreutz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Kreutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Kreutz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burnham hang on?
Kreutz with shots to the head and body - Burnham looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kreutz landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Burnham is rocked!#T1#
Burnham wants to control but Kreutz is having none of it.
Burnham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kreutz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burnham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kreutz landing shots from mount.
Burnham is still in real trouble! Can Kreutz finish him?
Kreutz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burnham is looking to improve his position but Kreutz isn't that keen on the idea.
Kreutz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnham can do to turn this around?
Kreutz controlling his opponent.
Burnham seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kreutz with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Kreutz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burnham looks a forlorn figure.
Burnham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kreutz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burnham is in a horrible position here. Kreutz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Burnham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kreutz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burnham?
#T3#
Kreutz trying to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Burnham is trying desperately to improve position.
Kreutz lands with some strikes.
Burnham tries to lock up and control but Kreutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kreutz prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Jimbo Kreutz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kreutz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burnham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Burnham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kreutz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Burnham scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kreutz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kreutz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Kreutz! |
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Event:
C38: Yaj vs. Marinov
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnham. That did some damage!
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burnham lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai lands a nice looking body kick.
Burnham misses with a looping right.
Burnham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burnham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai misses with a hook. Burnham ducked under it nicely.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burnham shoots in but no luck this time.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Burnham avoided it.
Asai clobbers Burnham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Burnham down.
Burnham's coach down at Tin Can Athletics was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burnham's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a low kick.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Burnham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Asai blocks a head kick by Burnham.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asai . Burnham shrugs it off though.
Burnham throws a body kick that misses.
Burnham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai slips a straight right by Burnham.
Burnham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asai swivels and escapes.
Burnham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Burnham slips under a jab from Asai .
Burnham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Burnham counters by moving into the clinch.
Burnham blocks an elbow strike.
Burnham jumps guard but Asai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.#T2#
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burnham's brow.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Burnham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Asai lands a nice uppercut.
Burnham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burnham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burnham prevents a body shot from Asai . #BC2#
Burnham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnham takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Burnham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Burnham moves out of range as Asai strikes.#T3#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.#ROC#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asai sprawls well. Asai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
Asai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burnham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai lands a nice hook to Burnham's body. Burnham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnham throws out the jab.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asai blocks a head kick by Burnham.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Burnham misses with a wild combination.
Burnham dives in and grabs Asai 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asai pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Burnham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Burnham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Burnham throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asai escapes and throws Burnham's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burnham fails to land the takedown.
Asai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Lester Burnham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Burnham is out of range.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Burnham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Burnham misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Burnham walks into a left hand.
Burnham lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnham dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai lands with a good body shot.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnham can do to turn this around?#T1#
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a quick counter head kick but Burnham was just out of range.
Burnham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Asai slams his shin into Burnham's torso.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Burnham moves his leg out of the way.
Burnham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asai . That one must have hurt.
Asai throws a low kick but Burnham avoids it.
Burnham lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand. #TD2#
Burnham feints and as Asai raises his hands in defense, Burnham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burnham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burnham takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnham lands with a good body shot.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Burnham's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnham tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
#T2#
Burnham throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Burnham blocks a jab.
Asai throws a shot to the body.
Asai feints a jab promting Burnham to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burnham slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burnham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai checks the leg kick.
Asai misses with a hook
and Burnham counters with a right hand to the body.
Burnham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai throws a hook but Burnham avoids it easily.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Burnham.
Burnham blocks a leg kick.
Burnham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asai to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Burnham throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Burnham throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Asai thumps Burnham with a low kick.
Burnham works the jab nicely.#T3#
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Burnham slips under a jab.
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Burnham.
Burnham cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burnham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Burnham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asai 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham throws an elbow that misses. Asai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnham's guard. Nice move by Asai !#REVR#
Asai wants to get up but he can't break Burnham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T4#
Asai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Burnham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
Yoshihiro Asai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asai tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnham controls Asai momentarily but Asai frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burnham will feel that in the morning.
Burnham misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnham lands a body shot.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai avoids the head kick by Burnham.
Burnham looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai thumps Burnham with a low kick.
Burnham scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnham misses with a head kick.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Burnham's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnham tries to avoid it.
Burnham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Asai .#T1#
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai thuds a left hand into Burnham's body.
Asai pushes Burnham away with a front kick.
Burnham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burnham throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Burnham takes one to the chin there.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Burnham moved out of range.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burnham at a distance.
Burnham misses the shot to the body.
Burnham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burnham if he has to take too many more of those.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
A combination from Asai does no damage.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Asai avoids the head kick by Burnham.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burnham's sensitive parts.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burnham can pounce on him.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Burnham off balance momentarily.
Asai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burnham momentarily.
Burnham is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Burnham cracks Asai with an open hand slap.
Burnham is looking to land body kicks.
Burnham seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burnham. Those never looked like landing.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asai lands with a right hand.
Burnham throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Burnham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Asai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burnham throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham misses with a kick to the body.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burnham is out of range and Asai settles back down. #T4#
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Burnham thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Burnham takes one on the button.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Burnham with the counter takedown but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai throws a hook but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Burnham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Burnham misses
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Burnham.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Burnham.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Burnham avoided it.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Burnham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnham in his tracks.
Burnham fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asai 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, Yoshihiro Asai took to the microphone: 'Thank You Combate And Darren Russell For Your Opportunity, But Im Gonna Joined Grunge FC And Moving Up To Featherweight.'. |
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Event:
C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnham throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Burnham backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Burnham manages to avoid it all.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnham is defended easily by Strdoza.
As Burnham backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Burnham manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham misses with a head kick.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Burnham gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Strdoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.#SUB#
Burnham wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnham prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza pushes Burnham off looking to stand but Burnham dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura here.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnham wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham working over Strdoza with some ground and pound. Strdoza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Burnham passes to full mount! #SUB#
Burnham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strdoza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strdoza shrugs it off.
Strdoza reaches up to try and control the position but Burnham seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Strdoza rolls and tries to escape and now Burnham has his back!
Strdoza tries to escape the position.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Burnham working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Burnham is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Strdoza is defending well though. Burnham let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Burnham has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strdoza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Burnham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strdoza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Strdoza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #T4##SUB#
Strdoza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #SUB#
Burnham has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Strdoza is defending well but eventually Burnham manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Strdoza has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Fortythree lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burnham doesn't seem phased though.
Fortythree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Fortythree gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fortythree managing to control the position.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fortythree looking to control.
Fortythree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burnham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortythree manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burnham manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortythree defends well.
Fortythree 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. #T2##SUB#
Burnham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fortythree uses it to pass to side control.
Fortythree wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy. #T3#
Burnham tries to buck Fortythree off but Fortythree is having none of it.
Burnham is working hard here to advance position.
Fortythree tries to advance to mount but Burnham denies him.
Burnham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burnham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
Burnham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Burnham tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree 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#
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Burnham gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burnham trying to control the action but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fortythree's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fortythree is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burnham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burnham's back!#T1#
Fortythree tries to get the hooks in deep but Burnham pushed the leg off.
Burnham is trying to break free.
Fortythree controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Burnham's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fortythree is looking to control Burnham but Burnham is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burnham tries to roll but Fortythree sticks to his back.
#T2#
Fortythree controlling from the back.
Fortythree is hanging on to Burnham's back as he tries to escape.
Burnham turns into Fortythree and is now in his guard.
Burnham throwing strikes from guard but Fortythree blocks nicely.
Burnham working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Burnham postures up in Fortythree's guard and throws a big left but Fortythree blocks it.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Fortythree gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fortythree controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortythree trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Fortythree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fortythree is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Burnham working for a triangle but Fortythree defends it easily.
#SUB#
Burnham looking for a guillotine here but Fortythree defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Burnham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burnham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Fortythree clinches with his opponent.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Burnham throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortythree tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortythree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree prevents a body shot from Burnham.
Burnham is trying to drag Fortythree to the mat but Fortythree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burnham or not.
Fortythree pushes Burnham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Burnham's head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Fortythree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnham scores with a shot to the side of Fortythree's head.
Fortythree tries to work over Burnham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Fortythree.
Burnham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fortythree prevents it.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortythree backwards.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Fortythree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham lands a right hand.
Fortythree scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Burnham is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnham tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham wants to take the fight to the mat but Fortythree manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burnham tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Burnham tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree works on Burnham's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burnham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree pushes Burnham against the cage. Fortythree is working some dirty boxing. Fortythree pushes off with a quick right hook! Burnham goes down! Burnham tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fortythree moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
Jumping up and down and very excited, One Fortythree waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Narz leaves Burnham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Narz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Burnham moves out of range of the body kick.
Narz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burnham goes for a double leg but Narz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Narz continues to drive forward.
A short right from Burnham.
Burnham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Narz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz lands an uppercut.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Burnham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Burnham struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Narz digs a right hand underneath Burnham's ribcage. Burnham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Narz is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz pushes Burnham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burnham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narz.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Burnham's ribcage. Burnham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burnham.
#TD#
Burnham has clasped his hands together around Narz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Burnham is trying to get an arm triangle but Narz is defending well. #T2#
Burnham wants to control but Narz is keeping him busy.
Narz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Narz wants to get back to full guard.
Narz won't allow Burnham to pass to mount.
Narz wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy.
Narz is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Narz gets full guard.
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burnham is one step ahead there.
Burnham postures up.
Narz keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #T3#
Burnham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burnham lands a couple of elbows.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Narz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narz controlling the position.#SUB#
Burnham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burnham stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Narz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narz is trying to control the position but Burnham postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Narz is trying to keep Burnham in close.
Narz wants to stand up but Burnham is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narz cracks Burnham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Narz sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Burnham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Narz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burnham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Narz lands an uppercut.
Burnham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz lands with a light punch inside.
Narz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Narz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Burnham fails to land.
Burnham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Burnham shoots for a double leg takedown but Narz sprawls well. He's pushed Burnham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Burnham shoots in and bounces Narz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnham trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Burnham won't allow Narz to sweep him here.
Narz trying to control the position.
Burnham postures up and lands a big shot to Narz's brow.
Narz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Narz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Narz is retaining full guard.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Narz pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Burnham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Narz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Narz wants to pass the guard but Burnham is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narz tries to stand but Burnham is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Narz gets to his feet - Burnham follows without any prompting.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burnham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Narz defends well and Burnham ends up having to push Narz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Burnham throws a head punch that misses.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burnham.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
Burnham lands a nice uppercut.
Burnham misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Narz looking to slow down the pace here.
Burnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham working aggressively here.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Burnham is working for takedown but Narz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Narz lands a body shot.
Narz is leaning against Burnham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narz.
Burnham tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Burnham back against the cage.
Burnham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnham misses with a punch on the inside.
Peter Narz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Narz.
Narz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz scores with a shot to the side of Burnham's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Narz stops a takedown attempt from Burnham.
Narz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head.
Narz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
Burnham swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narz.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Burnham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narz.
Burnham misses with some punches.
A short right from Narz. #ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Narz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnham gets through Narz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Burnham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Burnham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnham fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Narz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burnham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burnham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burnham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Narz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burnham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narz.
Burnham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Narz comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Burnham stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Narz is on him like rabid pit bull! Burnham slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Narz!
Peter Narz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
McGinnis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
McGinnis takes the fight into the clinch.
Burnham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGinnis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Burnham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGinnis can't fight it off and eventually Burnham manages to take the fight to the floor. McGinnis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGinnis keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
McGinnis working a defensive guard here.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGinnis pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Burnham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Burnham wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is keeping the position.
McGinnis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burnham wants to improve his position but McGinnis is controlling well.
McGinnis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working. #SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.#T2#
McGinnis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGinnis is continuing to stall.
McGinnis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB#
Burnham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGinnis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis misses the jab.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burnham feinted with a counter takedown.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
McGinnis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burnham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnham has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham tries for a takedown but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burnham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGinnis keeps Burnham at a distance using the push kick.
Burnham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Burnham shakes it off.#ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham fails with a takedown attempt.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGinnis defends well and Burnham ends up having to push McGinnis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burnham tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
McGinnis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
#TD#
Burnham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGinnis is trying to keep an underhook but Burnham manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Burnham is keen to just control but McGinnis is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Burnham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGinnis is trying to maintain the position but Burnham is very close to passing his half guard.
McGinnis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but McGinnis is defending it quite comfortably.
Burnham works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGinnis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGinnis and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McGinnis wants to control but Burnham postures up.#SUB#
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burnham creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGinnis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burnham wants to take a breather but McGinnis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burnham.
Burnham is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.#T3#
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Burnham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnham trying to control but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
McGinnis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. #REVB##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.
McGinnis trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
McGinnis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis 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#
McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnham.#CL2#
McGinnis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnham lands a body shot.
A short left from Burnham.
McGinnis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burnham fails to land.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
A short uppercut from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from McGinnis.
A short right from Burnham.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnham drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGinnis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burnham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Burnham has his takedown stuffed
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
Burnham slips under a jab.
Burnham dives in for a single leg takedown but McGinnis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burnham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGinnis after a bit of a struggle.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnham scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
Burnham tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
McGinnis lands a nice uppercut.
Burnham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis cracks Burnham with a nice body shot.
Burnham swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands with a right to the head.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
McGinnis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis tries to work over Burnham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Burnham lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
A short right from Burnham on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McGinnis as the two fighters clinch.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
McGinnis scores with a shot to the side of Burnham's head.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from McGinnis.
Nice body punch from McGinnis - that landed with a thud.
Burnham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis gets through Burnham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
Burnham misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnham.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
#T3#
Burnham blocking some punches.
#TD#
Burnham gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGinnis regains guard.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but McGinnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinnis is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGinnis controls the pace.
McGinnis trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
McGinnis content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a triangle here but McGinnis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGinnis controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGinnis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
After winning the bout, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Fairbanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Burnham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairbanks but Fairbanks pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fairbanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fairbanks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fairbanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fairbanks wants to get back to his feet but Burnham drags him back down.#SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fairbanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fairbanks is trying to stand up here but Burnham is controlling him well.
Burnham is keen to just control but Fairbanks is a slippery customer.#T1#
Fairbanks is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Burnham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fairbanks pushes Burnham off looking to stand but Burnham dives back in and keeps control.
Burnham is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairbanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Burnham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fairbanks defend it? Burnham steps over the head and cranks it - Fairbanks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burnham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGinnis stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnham. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
Burnham shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham shoots in looking for a takedown. McGinnis tries to sprawl out of it but Burnham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGinnis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burnham moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnham walks into a stiff left hand from McGinnis.
Burnham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinnis.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
McGinnis half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGinnis sizes up Burnham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burnham is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGinnis looks to land a body kick but Burnham moved away.
Burnham darts in looking for a takedown but McGinnis gets double underhooks and turns Burnham into the cage. #T1##CL#
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
Burnham seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Burnham.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McGinnis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnham working aggressively here.
Burnham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis cracks Burnham with a nice body shot.
Burnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnham lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
A short right from McGinnis.
Burnham lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head.
McGinnis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis presses Burnham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnham tries to throw a body punch but McGinnis avoids it by throwing Burnham back against the cage. #T2#
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burnham.
Burnham struggles to land a body shot inside as McGinnis controls his hands.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnham prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
A short left from Burnham.
Burnham is trying to drag McGinnis to the mat but McGinnis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from McGinnis.
Burnham misses with some punches.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Burnham on the inside.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnham working aggressively here.
#T3#
Burnham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnham throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis lands with a light punch inside.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
Burnham misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
McGinnis presses Burnham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGinnis tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis pushes Burnham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
Burnham is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnham.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
Burnham prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
Burnham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGinnis misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Burnham blocks the leg kick.
McGinnis cracks Burnham with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
Burnham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGinnis lands with a good body shot.
McGinnis throws a chopping leg kick but Burnham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham fails to land the takedown.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burnham with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGinnis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burnham is breathing heavily.#T1#
Burnham misses with a takedown
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Burnham has his takedown stuffed
and McGinnis counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnham is defended easily by McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
Burnham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burnham shoots in but McGinnis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnham.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burnham falls backwards - clearly groggy! McGinnis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
A victorious Aaron McGinnis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Ezekiel 25:17
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Burnham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGinnis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGinnis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burnham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burnham with the ground and pound but McGinnis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham is still trying to improve position.
McGinnis is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
McGinnis wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGinnis won't allow Burnham to pass to mount.
McGinnis keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for a kimura but McGinnis is defending it quite comfortably.
McGinnis gets back to full guard.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
McGinnis managing to control the position.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGinnis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGinnis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burnham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burnham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGinnis pinned against the cage. McGinnis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##TD2#
Burnham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGinnis is trying to defend but Burnham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but McGinnis defends the submission attempt.
McGinnis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnham. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burnham trying to control from half guard but McGinnis is working away.
Burnham tries to pass to full mount but McGinnis defends it. #T4#
Burnham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGinnis gets back to full guard.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham stands and throws McGinnis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burnham darts in looking for a takedown but McGinnis gets double underhooks and turns Burnham into the cage.
McGinnis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burnham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burnham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis avoids it really well and circles away.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnham with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnham. That did some damage!
McGinnis throws a wild body kick that Burnham sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries for a takedown but McGinnis circles away easily
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGinnis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burnham looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burnham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGinnis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burnham has McGinnis in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but McGinnis pushes his legs off easily.
McGinnis won't allow Burnham to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGinnis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinnis is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McGinnis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McGinnis is sitting in close to Burnham's body. Burnham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGinnis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGinnis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Cup of tea?
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burnham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burnham moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Burnham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burnham lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnham.
Burnham throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Burnham fails to land.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnham.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Burnham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnham working aggressively here.
Wallace misses with some punches.
#TD#
Burnham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wallace is trying to keep an underhook but Burnham manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham.
Burnham is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Burnham 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.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Burnham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Burnham is controlling him well.
Wallace tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Wallace wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burnham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnham. #SUB#
Burnham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Burnham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burnham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burnham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burnham thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Burnham looking to finish with strikes here!
Burnham 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.
Burnham looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burnham throwing strikes here but Wallace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burnham thowing shots but they're missing.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace wants to hold on but Burnham pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnham prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Wallace wants to control but Burnham is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Burnham fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Burnham in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnham.
Burnham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Burnham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnham wants a takedown but no success here.
Burnham lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
Burnham tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Burnham's takedown attempt.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Burnham pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nathan Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Burnham.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Burnham looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
Burnham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Burnham tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnham lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Burnham.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Burnham.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnham swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnham controls his hands.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
Burnham working aggressively here.
Burnham lands a shot to the body.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Burnham.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallace down to the mat. Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnham with a poor takedown
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Burnham's head back.
#ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Burnham's belly button to the back.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
#KD2#
Wallace drops Burnham with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Burnham looks back up at him and smiles so Wallace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burnham somewhat.#TD#
Wallace gets caught napping as Burnham dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace wanted to stand there but Burnham had control of the position.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Wallace gets to his feet. Burnham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
Wallace feints a counter leg kick.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burnham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Burnham persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace swings for the body but Burnham moves out of range.
Burnham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burnham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burnham on the side of the head.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnham was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Burnham drops his hands for a split second and Wallace immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Burnham face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Wallace follows up with a right hand that knocks Burnham into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Burnham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnham shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Burnham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.#TD2#
Burnham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burnham prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray is wriggling around but Burnham manages to pass to half guard.
Burnham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Murray is defending the position.
Burnham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray pushes Burnham off looking to stand but Burnham dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Burnham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is trying to stand.
Murray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnham stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Burnham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murray is just riding it out for now. Burnham eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Murray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage.
Murray is looking to get back to is feet but Burnham passes into side control.
#ES#
Murray throws Burnham to one side and escapes!
A low kick lands for Murray.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Burnham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murray to the mat! Murray manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray wants to stand up but Burnham is controlling him.
Murray keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Burnham won't allow Murray to get back to his feet. #T2#
Burnham trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Burnham passes into half guard.
Murray is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Burnham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Murray pushes Burnham off and gets back to his feet.
Burnham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burnham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Burnham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burnham shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Murray throws a hook but Burnham blocks it.
Murray digs a good hook to Burnham's body.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnham in his tracks. #T3##CL#
Murray forces Burnham back against the cage and clinches.
Burnham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burnham up against the cage.
Murray slowing the pace effectively.
Burnham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burnham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Burnham dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Burnham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.
Burnham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burnham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Burnham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnham prevents a body shot from Murray.
Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burnham swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murray avoiding damage.
Murray lands an elbow just above Burnham 's eye.
Nice elbow from Murray. #BC#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
Burnham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burnham shoots in but no luck this time.
Burnham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burnham with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnham shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Murray darts in and clinches Burnham up against the cage.
Burnham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnham wants a takedown.
A short right from Murray.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burnham's brow.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burnham's defenses.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Burnham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Murray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burnham has his takedown stuffed
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Burnham is breathing heavily.#T1#
Burnham closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Burnham pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murray throws a hook but Burnham avoids it easily.
A big left from Murray misses.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray connects with a right hand. Burnham shakes it off.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray looks to land a combination but Burnham avoids it well.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnham. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Burnham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray cracks Burnham with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burnham is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Burnham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burnham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burnham or perhaps it was just good defense by Murray, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Burnham moved out of range.
Burnham fails with a takedown attempt.
Burnham seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Alex Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murray lands a jab-cross combination.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Burnham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3##ES#
Murray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burnham off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burnham on the side of the head.
Burnham moves out of range of the body kick.
Burnham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.
Burnham shoots in looking for a takedown. Murray tries to sprawl out of it but Burnham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burnham.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burnham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murray swivels and escapes.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnham with a poor takedown
and Burnham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Burnham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Murray sizes up Burnham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnham's head.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Burnham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burnham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Murray darts in and clinches Burnham up against the cage.#BC#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burnham darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Burnham into the cage. #TD2#
Murray gets caught napping as Burnham dives in and scores a takedown. Murray manages to retain guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Murray has his feet on Burnham's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnham with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray jabs Burnham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Murray.
Burnham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burnham has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Murray drops Burnham with a naaaaasty hook - Burnham is in real trouble here! Murray dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Murray!
A very excited looking Alex Murray 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. |
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Event:
Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jukola swings for the body but Burnham moves out of range.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burnham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burnham swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Burnham lands a glancing blow to the side of Jukola's head.
Burnham avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burnham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Jukola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burnham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Burnham.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burnham throws out a leg kick but Jukola moves out of range and Burnham only half commits.
Burnham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jukola counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Burnham misses with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Burnham right on the button. Burnham goes down! Jukola follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jukola gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 134
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kemonito is fending him off so far but Burnham persists. Nope, Kemonito circles away and we're back to standing.
Kemonito scores with a body shot.
Burnham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kemonito throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Burnham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kemonito has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burnham throws a combination. Kemonito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Burnham clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Burnham.
A head punch on the inside from Burnham fails to land.
Kemonito takes a shot to the head.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Kemonito.
Burnham swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemonito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemonito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemonito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burnham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Kemonito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Burnham decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kemonito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kemonito. #SUB#
Burnham working for a triangle but Kemonito defends it easily.
Burnham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kemonito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kemonito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemonito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnham's head.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Burnham blocks nicely. #SUB#
Burnham working for submissions but it's allowed Kemonito to get to half guard.
Kemonito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burnham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham is staying active underneath Kemonito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back.
Kemonito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Burnham actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Burnham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kemonito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burnham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kemonito has managed to get both his arms back between Burnham's legs - danger averted.
Kemonito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burnham's head.
Kemonito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burnham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Burnham has his foot on Kemonito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemonito works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Burnham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kemonito defends it easily.#SUB#
Burnham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kemonito defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Burnham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kemonito defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burnham has momentary wrist control but Kemonito slips an elbow through the middle.
Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Burnham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kemonito is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Burnham has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kemonito is looking to defend but Burnham has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kemonito! Burnham pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kemonito taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lester Burnham!
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 3
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Burnham closes the distance and clinches.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Burnham's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Burnham goes for a takedown attempt but Liu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burnham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Liu.
Burnham is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Burnham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnham backing away here, and Liu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu stalks Burnham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnham's face. Burnham staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Burnham has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Burnham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Liu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Liu tenderised Burnham's leg. Burnham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Burnham closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.#TD#
Burnham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Liu is trying to keep an underhook but Burnham manages to get the takedown into half 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!
Liu is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liu avoid being mounted?
Liu wants to get back to full guard but Burnham has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Burnham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liu to his feet.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnham is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Burnham wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
And Liu responds with a good body kick, but Burnham manages to step out the way in time.
Burnham wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Burnham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burnham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Burnham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Liu. #CL#
Burnham forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnham.
Burnham can't get the takedown.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Burnham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnham tries to clinch
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burnham has time to react.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burnham tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnham.
Burnham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.
Burnham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnham tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burnham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burnham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Burnham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu is trying to push Burnham away but Burnham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balagot Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Liu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
Liu working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham moves to clinch but Liu breaks away
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Burnham is rocked!#T3#
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnham blocking some punches.
Liu is pressed up against the cage. Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liu down to the mat. Liu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Burnham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burnham tries to clinch up.
Liu throws a big counter head kick but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burnham looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnham.
Burnham is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu throws a one two combo.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Burnham wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Burnham takes the fight into the clinch.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Burnham wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Burnham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liu is defending well.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Liu. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu takes a swing at Burnham's ribcage but misses.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Burnham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Liu.
#CL#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Burnham. Burnham maintains the clinch.
Burnham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liu.
Liu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Burnham wants to clinch.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Burnham doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Burnham tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Burnham checks a low kick from Liu.
Burnham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu thumps Burnham with a low kick.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Burnham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.#CL#
Burnham has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnham blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Burnham wants to take the fight to the mat but Liu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burnham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Liu.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Liu.
Burnham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 1
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halli motions for Burnham to come forward. Halli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Burnham's head but Burnham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Halli finds it's way through Burnham's defenses.
Halli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burnham walks into a straight right hand from Halli.
Halli misses with a leg kick
and Burnham counters with a nice body kick.
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Halli to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Burnham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli lands with a short shot to the head.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham is trying to break the clinch but Halli has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Burnham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burnham.#T1#
Halli lands a jab to Burnham's midsection.
Burnham throws a series of strikes that have Halli backpedaling.
Halli connects with a single shot there.
Lester Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Burnham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Burnham misses.
Burnham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnham controls his hands.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Burnham breaks the clinch.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
A counter left hand to the body from Halli misses its target.
Burnham looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Halli fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Halli throws a leg kick but Burnham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Halli lands with a straight right. Burnham didn't see that one coming.
Burnham lands with a straight right. Halli didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Halli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burnham!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Halli with the ground and pound but Burnham regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Burnham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Halli stops Burnham from getting back to his feet.
Halli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burnham wants to get back to his feet.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli stops Burnham from getting back to his feet.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burnham is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halli looks to throw the jab but Burnham is out of range.
Burnham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Burnham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Burnham counter with a right hand.
Burnham throws a push kick but Halli slaps the foot to one side.
Burnham throws a sloppy head kick and Halli moves out of range easily.
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.
Halli throwing strikes but missing.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Halli connects with a crisp jab.
Halli throws a jab when Burnham was well out of range.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnham misses the jab.
Halli lands an overhand right.
A big right from Halli misses.
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Halli counter with a right hand.
Halli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burnham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halli shoots in but Burnham avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli misses with a kick to the body.
Burnham checks a low kick from Halli.
Halli misses with a body shot.
Burnham fakes the leg kick and cracks Halli in the body.
Halli throws a head kick that misses.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Halli moves into the clinch.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Burnham breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
Halli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Burnham breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Halli shoots for a double leg takedown but Burnham sprawls well. He's pushed Halli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnham follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halli throws a big shot that misses.
Burnham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnham misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli dodges the punch combination from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Lester Burnham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli connects with a body shot that sends Burnham's belly button to the back.#TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burnham pushes Halli off looking to stand but Halli dives back in and keeps control.
Halli thows a huge punch but Burnham dodges it nicely.
Burnham is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Burnham.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Halli lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Halli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat.
Halli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnham wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it.
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burnham checks a leg kick nicely.
And Burnham responds with a good body kick, but Halli manages to step out the way in time.
Halli tries a head kick but it misses.
Halli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnham in his tracks.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Halli.
Halli misses with a right hand
and Burnham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burnham tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Burnham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnham.
Halli slips under a jab from Burnham.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Burnham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli won't allow Burnham to get back to his feet.
Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnham can do to turn this around?
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Halli stops Burnham from standing up.
Halli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halli prevents Burnham from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Halli pushing down on Burnham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halli misses with a head shot. Burnham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burnham wants to stand up but Halli is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burnham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Halli swings for the body but Burnham moves out of range.
Burnham loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Burnham with a nice cross.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burnham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halli scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halli prevents Burnham from escaping the position.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burnham!
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burnham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Burnham is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Burnham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Burnham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Halli wants to control but Burnham has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halli 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
After winning the bout, Reijo Halli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RapidFC 65
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Sisu misses its intended target.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Sisu's shoulder, as Sisu tries to avoid the shot.
Burnham misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sisu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
Sisu 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.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu prevents Burnham from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Burnham keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Burnham wants to get back to his feet but Sisu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnham throws a lazy right hand but Sisu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sisu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnham doesn't seem bothered though.
Burnham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sisu back to the cage. Burnham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Burnham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burnham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burnham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sisu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Burnham.
Burnham is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisu is looking to stall here but Burnham recovers full guard.
Sisu won't allow Burnham to get back to his feet.
Burnham being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sisu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Sisu controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sisu.
Lester Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sisu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnham misses with a double jab.
Sisu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sisu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu drops his hands momentarily and Burnham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sisu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Lester Burnham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burnham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sisu lands a jab.
Burnham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sisu.
#TD2#
Sisu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burnham was covering up waiting for the punch and Sisu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham is looking to stand up but Sisu isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Sisu looking to sit in guard and control but Burnham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Sisu pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage.
Sisu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisu, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sisu trying to keep a closed guard but Burnham is proving a slippery customer.
Sisu wants to sweep but no luck.
Sisu has his hands on Burnham's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burnham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burnham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burnham loads up on a big right hand but Sisu slips the punch.
Burnham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Sisu throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnham.
Burnham throwing a counter right hand but Sisu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisu. Burnham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sisu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sisu scores with the left hand. Burnham knows he should have avoided that one.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnham is just out of range.
Burnham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnham throws a looping overhand right but Sisu ducks down to avoid it.
Sisu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burnham rather than just go for the knockout.
Sisu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sisu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burnham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sisu avoids the head kick by Burnham.
A swing and a miss from Burnham.
Sisu misses the jab.#T4#
Sisu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burnham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sisu cracks Burnham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sisu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sisu goes for a double leg but Burnham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burnham continues to drive forward.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnham misses the target.
Burnham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lester Burnham is winning the standup battle 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!
Sisu throws a body punch but Burnham moves out of range.
Burnham throws a right and a left that Sisu avoids nicely.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burnham ducks under a wild hook from Sisu.
Burnham misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Sisu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burnham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnham slips a jab from Sisu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burnham scores with a decent looking hook.
Burnham looks to land a right hand but Sisu moved out of range.
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burnham.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sisu is just out of range.
Sisu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sisu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Sisu.
Burnham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnham.#TD2#
Sisu gets a double leg takedown into Burnham's guard.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving.
Sisu 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#
Lester Burnham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Burnham wants to stand up but Sisu is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Sisu with that takedown attempt.
Burnham scores with a nice right hand.
Burnham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sisu eats them both and turns towards Burnham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sisu ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
A slow jab from Burnham misses its intended target. #T3#
Burnham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sisu on the side of the head.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sisu moves away.
Sisu works Burnham's body with a nice hook.
Sisu misses with a hook.
Burnham lands a body shot.
A jab from Burnham does it's job there.
Burnham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sisu on the side of the head.
Sisu slips under a jab from Burnham.
Burnham slaps away a takedown attempt from Sisu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sisu Sisu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burnham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
Sisu lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Burnham scores with a body shot.
Burnham looks to land a right hand but Sisu moved out of range.
Sisu lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burnham throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sisu is stalling in the full guard.
Sisu is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Burnham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnham, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham 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.
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Event:
RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Werthers throws a nice looking combination but Burnham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Werthers does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burnham.
Werthers misses with a wild body shot.
Del Werthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werthers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Werthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werthers manages to avoid it.#CL#
Burnham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Burnham jumps guard.
Werthers wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving. #SUB#
Burnham looking for a triangle here. Werthers is fighting it but it looks tight! Burnham pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Werthers is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Burnham misses with a kick to the body.
Jasper throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Burnham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jasper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jasper blocks the body kick.
Burnham throws a solid leg kick but Jasper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burnham.
Burnham lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasper off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Jasper connects with the punch.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Burnham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burnham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jasper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burnham is trying to pull guard but Jasper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burnham is trying to pull guard but Jasper has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burnham pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Jasper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jasper is sitting in close to Burnham's body. Burnham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jasper is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jasper is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lester Burnham!
A less than humble Lester Burnham misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 69
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Burnham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burnham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Burnham.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Chang cracks a nice hook into Burnham's ribs.
Burnham clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang blocks a jab.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Burnham takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang connects with a single shot there.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burnham misses with a hook.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnham's head.
Burnham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Burnham misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burnham throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Burnham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.#T1#
Burnham scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burnham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang stuns Burnham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burnham throws a big shot that misses.
Chang swinging wildly here.
Burnham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Burnham blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Burnham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnham misses the target. #TD#
Burnham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chang to the mat! Chang manages to get full guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnham pushes down on Chang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Burnham wants to work for an arm triangle but Chang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Chang is defending against the submission attempts here by Burnham.
#SUB#
Burnham 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.
#SUB#
Burnham is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Chang defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burnham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Chang to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham is really struggling to control Chang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but Chang pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
That's time! Burnham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burnham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Burnham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
Burnham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnham.
Burnham misses with a left hand
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Chang sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Burnham lands with a good body shot.
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Burnham's knee but Burnham avoids it well.
Chang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burnham looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnham.
Burnham throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang misses with a straight left.
Burnham misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Chang missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnham throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Chang blocks a jab.
Burnham misses with a right hand
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
Burnham looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Burnham misses with a body punch
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
A big right from Burnham misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnham. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Chang counters with a crisp one two that drops Burnham! Chang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burnham to his feet! Burnham is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Burnham is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham swings widly with a right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burnham.
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Chang throws the left hand but Burnham avoids the punch easily.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnham is just out of range.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Burnham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang lands with a right hand.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Burnham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Burnham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burnham falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
A very excited looking Bruce Chang 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.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 56
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Burnham cracks Budgiehandler with an open hand slap.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burnham misses with a straight right.
Budgiehandler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Budgiehandler slips a straight right by Burnham.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Budgiehandler moves forwards but Burnham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burnham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burnham throws a looping overhand right but Budgiehandler ducks down to avoid it.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budgiehandler missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnham.
Budgiehandler throws a lazy right hand but Burnham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Burnham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budgiehandler wants to get back to his feet but Burnham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Budgiehandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Budgiehandler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budgiehandler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burnham looking for a guillotine here but Budgiehandler defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budgiehandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budgiehandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Budgiehandler gets to his feet. Burnham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A lazy left from Burnham finds it's target.#TD#
Burnham shoots in and bounces Budgiehandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnham prevents Budgiehandler from getting back to his feet.
Budgiehandler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Burnham 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.
Burnham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Budgiehandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Budgiehandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Budgiehandler manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Budgiehandler's guard.
Budgiehandler seems keen to control Burnham's posture.
Burnham stops Budgiehandler from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham throws an elbow that misses. Budgiehandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnham's guard. Nice move by Budgiehandler!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Budgiehandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Budgiehandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burnham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budgiehandler has managed to get both his arms back between Burnham's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budgiehandler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Budgiehandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budgiehandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Burnham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budgiehandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Budgiehandler wants to stand but Burnham has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
Burnham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Budgiehandler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burnham scores with a body shot.
Budgiehandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnham should have avoided that one.
Budgiehandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Budgiehandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Burnham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Budgiehandler throws a right and a left that Burnham avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham 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#
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Budgiehandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budgiehandler throws the left hand but Burnham avoids the punch easily.
Burnham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Budgiehandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Burnham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burnham takes a swing at Budgiehandler's ribcage but misses.
Burnham lands a jab to Budgiehandler's midsection.
Budgiehandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budgiehandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Lester Burnham is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Burnham scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnham throws out a loose jab but Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnham connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budgiehandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot.
Burnham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Burnham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Budgiehandler sprawls and moves away.
Burnham looks to throw the jab but Budgiehandler is out of range.
Burnham scores with a hook.
Budgiehandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Budgiehandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budgiehandler stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Budgiehandler.
Burnham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Burnham misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Burnham. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
Burnham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham scores with a jab.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Budgiehandler is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Burnham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burnham.#T2#
Burnham lands a right hook to the body.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budgiehandler can do to turn this around?
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Burnham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budgiehandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler throws a low kick but Burnham moves out of range easily.
Budgiehandler tries to land a leg kick but Burnham saw it coming and moves away.
Budgiehandler lands a leg kick that knocks Burnham off balance momentarily.
Budgiehandler staying out of range there.
Burnham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budgiehandler moves away.
Budgiehandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
Burnham throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler throws a series of punches but Burnham avoids them all with ease.
Burnham ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budgiehandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Nice uppercut lands for Burnham. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
#T3##TD#
Burnham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Budgiehandler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Budgiehandler is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budgiehandler avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Budgiehandler defends the submission attempt.
Budgiehandler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Budgiehandler defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Budgiehandler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham. #T4#
Burnham prevents Budgiehandler from standing back up.
Burnham wants to take a breather but Budgiehandler is having none of it. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Budgiehandler is defending well.
#SUB#
Burnham wants to work for an arm triangle but Budgiehandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Budgiehandler tries to get to full guard but Burnham has control of the leg.
Budgiehandler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burnham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burnham jabs Budgiehandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Budgiehandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burnham connects with the punch.
Burnham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but Budgiehandler shows good takedown defense.
Burnham throws a shot from downtown. Budgiehandler moves away and avoids it.
Burnham takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Burnham is rocked!
Burnham 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.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham throws a big shot that misses.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnham looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burnham connects with a single shot there.
Budgiehandler misses with a looping left.
Burnham tries to counter with a takedown but Budgiehandler is quick to defend against it.
Burnham lands with an overhand left.
Budgiehandler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler. #T1#
Budgiehandler avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Burnham throws a shot to the body.
Budgiehandler throws a body kick that misses
and Burnham counters with a stiff right hand.
Budgiehandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnham.
Burnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnham throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Burnham connects with a right hand. Budgiehandler shakes it off.
Burnham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budgiehandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Burnham misses.
Good shot there by Budgiehandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budgiehandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Burnham throws a shot from downtown. Budgiehandler moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler looks to land a combination. Burnham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burnham misses with a straight right.
Budgiehandler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burnham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burnham misses with a hook.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Budgiehandler sprawls well. Budgiehandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
Burnham looks to score with a jab to the body but Budgiehandler is just out of range.
Burnham dips to his left and cracks Budgiehandler with an uppercut!
Budgiehandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burnham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook.
Burnham misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Burnham lands.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
A jab from Budgiehandler finds it's way through Burnham's defenses. #T3#
Burnham misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budgiehandler! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budgiehandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budgiehandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Budgiehandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Budgiehandler throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Burnham throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp one two that drops Burnham! Budgiehandler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burnham to his feet! Burnham is in big trouble!
Burnham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OH! Burnham has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Budgiehandler smells blood and charges in for the finish! Budgiehandler unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Burnham sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 47
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Jay Brown has been cut.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Burnham scores with a nice right hand.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Burnham catches Brown right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Burnham pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burnham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burnham lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Brown is trying to drag Burnham to the mat but Burnham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Brown.
Burnham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.#T1#
Brown is trying to push Burnham away but Burnham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burnham scores with a hook to the body.
Burnham gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnham.
Burnham lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnham.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Burnham lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Burnham scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnham lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burnham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burnham controlling the action here for a moment.
Burnham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnham.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Burnham lands a body shot.
Burnham lands a nice shot to the body.
Burnham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burnham is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnham has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burnham up against the cage.
A short left from Burnham.
Burnham keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burnham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnham prevents a body shot from Brown.
Burnham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Burnham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Donk. Burnham catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnham finish him?
Brown walks straight into a right hand from Burnham - that's dropped him! Burnham jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brown from any more punishment! Brown complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lester Burnham!
Our winner, Lester Burnham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Jay Brown had this to say: 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Burnham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Burnham getting side control.
Perez tries to kick Burnham off in order to stand up. Burnham Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Burnham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Burnham is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Perez is pushing Burnham's head away, looking to escape. Burnham manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Burnham has an Americana. Perez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Burnham is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Burnham hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lester Burnham!
A very excited looking Lester Burnham 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.
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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Burnham swats away the attempt to clinch by Giovanni.#TD#
Burnham gets a double leg takedown into Giovanni's guard.
Burnham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Giovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovanni manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni looking for a sweep. Not yet Giovanni, not yet.
Burnham trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Burnham stops Giovanni from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni wants to sweep but no luck.
Burnham stands and throws Giovanni's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Burnham is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Giovanni is trying to escape and Burnham transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Giovanni is forced to tap! Nice work there by Burnham! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Burnham!
Donatello Giovanni was interviewed post fight and said 'Really?'.
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Event:
JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcallum gets caught flat footed, as Burnham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burnham sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Mcallum looking for subs off his back but Burnham has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mcallum is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burnham 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burnham quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Burnham but it's paid off an Mcallum is forced to tap! Nice work by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Burnham!
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Event:
RapidFC 15
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shiina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnham.#CL#
Burnham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiina, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Burnham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burnham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shiina jumps guard but Burnham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Burnham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shiina tries to pull guard but Burnham holds him up against the cage and eventually Shiina drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Burnham.
Burnham gets through Shiina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnham.
Burnham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shiina up against the cage.
Burnham scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but Burnham has him pressed against the cage.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Shiina.
Shiina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burnham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shiina takes a shot to the head.
Burnham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shiina or not. #T1#
Burnham lands a nice uppercut.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnham to keep the fight standing.
Burnham tries to work over Shiina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Shiina gets control of Burnham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shiina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shiina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shiina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shiina slips nicely into half guard.
Burnham gets full guard.#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiina trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shiina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiina postures up.
Burnham keeping full guard, as Shiina tries to pass.
Shiina trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Shiina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burnham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiina is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Shiina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Burnham trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shiina defends well.#SUB#
Burnham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shiina uses it to pass to side control.
Burnham tries to buck Shiina off but Shiina is having none of it.#SUB2#
Shiina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiina happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Burnham tries to improve position but can't.
Burnham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiina defends it well.
Burnham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Shiina is defending well.
Shiina is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Burnham drives through and clinches with Shiina against the cage.
Shiina jumps guard but Burnham stands there with Shiina around his waist. Shiina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shiina fails to pull guard.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but Burnham has him pressed against the cage.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Shiina.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnham to keep the fight standing.
Burnham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiina can do to turn this around?
Shiina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnham to keep the fight standing.
Burnham misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Shiina pulls guard.
Shiina controls Burnham momentarily but Burnham frees himself.
Burnham forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burnham is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shiina is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
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Event:
RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Dickinson dips to his left and cracks Burnham with an uppercut!
Burnham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Burnham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burnham won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Burnham drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Burnham seems to have locked his on tight now - Dickinson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Burnham, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lester Burnham!
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Event:
RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Burnham goes for a double leg but Romo Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romo Iii continues to drive forward.
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Romo Iii sprawls well.
Burnham looks for a takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnham closes the distance and clinches up with Romo Iii, looking for a takedown. Burnham pushes Romo Iii against the cage but Romo Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnham dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
Romo Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romo Iii throws a right hand that Burnham ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnham also avoids with ease.
Burnham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnham blocks a head kick by Romo Iii.
Burnham has a takedown stuffed.
Burnham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romo Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romo Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Romo Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnham's head.
Burnham dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt - Romo Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romo Iii stuffs the takedown.
Burnham is breathing heavily.
Romo Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romo Iii throws a right and a left that Burnham avoids nicely.
Burnham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romo Iii.#T1#
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romo Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romo Iii digs a good body shot into Burnham's ribs.
Burnham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Burnham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romo Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnham should have avoided that one.
Romo Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Burnham is rocked!
Romo Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Romo Iii throws a series of punches but Burnham moves out of range.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Burnham dodges the punch combination from Romo Iii.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burnham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burnham shoots in for a double leg but Romo Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Romo Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romo Iii's waist but Romo Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnham off to one side. #TD#
Burnham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burnham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romo Iii is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romo Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romo Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romo Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romo Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Burnham in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romo Iii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
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Event:
Grand Finales
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Burnham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamilton's 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.#SUB2#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hamilton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hamilton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Burnham is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hamilton frees his head nicely. Oh but Burnham has switched to an armbar! Hamilton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lester Burnham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bravo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michael was covering up waiting for the punch and Bravo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michael thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bravo trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Bravo being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michael swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michael! #REVR#
Bravo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.
Michael is thwarting Bravo's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michael pulls his head out easily.
Bravo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michael postures up.
#SUB2#
Bravo has his foot on Michael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michael works his way back into a safe position though.
Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Michael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michael's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michael is aware though and is defending well.
Michael postures up.
#SUB2#
Bravo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Michael escapes and throws Bravo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bravo wants to control but Michael postures up.#T4#
Bravo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michael off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bravo tightening his grip on Michael, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Michael is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Bravo!
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