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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thuds his right hand into Burgess's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgess.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working Burgess over with knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes Burgess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the head but Burgess blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski prevents a body shot from Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Burgess avoids the punch easily.
Burgess avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Burgess misses with a jab to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to counter with a clinch but Burgess shakes him off and moves away.
Burgess lands the left hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burgess takes a step back to recover.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice calf kick.
Burgess swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good exchange - Burgess coming out on top.
Burgess misses with a body shot.
Burgess walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.#T2#
Burgess throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burgess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in trying to clinch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a nice body shot.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand #KD#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski toppling to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgess throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Burgess is looking to counter punch.
Burgess cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a left hook right on the temple and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burgess lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Our winner, Axton Burgess, 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:
HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Apolo with an uppercut!#CL#
Apolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Apolo.
#BC2#
Burgess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Apolo.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
Apolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess feints a counter leg kick.
Apolo is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Apolo pushes Burgess up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Apolo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apolo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burgess postures up.
Apolo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apolo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Apolo is trying to control the position but Burgess postures up.
Burgess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burgess is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Apolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well.
Burgess stays in close to Apolo's body and controls the position.
Apolo controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Apolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Apolo has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgess stays in close to Apolo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Apolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burgess is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Burgess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burgess tries to clinch but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess cracks a nice hook into Apolo's ribs.
A lazy left from Apolo finds it's target.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Burgess let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Apolo.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apolo lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Apolo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess works Apolo's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Apolo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgess digs a good hook to Apolo's body.
Apolo swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.
#KD2#
Burgess feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Apolo sprawling to the canvas! Apolo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgess finish him?!
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Burgess avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apolo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burgess. Burgess circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Apolo scores with a one two! Burgess had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Burgess throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess throws a shot to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess scores with a jab. Apolo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apolo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Apolo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgess throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Apolo rather than just go for the knockout.
Apolo wants to clinch
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Apolo misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Apolo toppling to the canvas! Apolo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!#ROC2#Apolo is rocked!
Burgess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apolo misses with an uppercut.
Burgess swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo cracks Burgess with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Axton Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apolo sets himself, and Burgess steps forward looking for the clinch! Apolo avoids it this time.
Apolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Burgess with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolo throws a right and a left that Burgess avoids nicely. #CL2#
Burgess clinches up with Apolo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Apolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apolo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Burgess throws a shot from downtown. Apolo moves away and avoids it.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Apolo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apolo duly obliges. #T3##CL2#
Burgess closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.#TD#
Apolo drags the fight down to the ground.
Apolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burgess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Apolo working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
Apolo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burgess postures up.
#SUB#
Apolo is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Apolo is controlling Burgess's posture.
Burgess is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Apolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burgess advances position into side control!
Apolo is trying to control Burgess's posture but Burgess avoids it.
A control attempt from Apolo but he's now mounted!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
Burgess keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess throws the left hand but Apolo avoids the punch easily.
Burgess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
Burgess swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Apolo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Apolo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgess doesn't seem phased though.
Apolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgess circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess tries to counter with a clinch but Apolo shakes him off and moves away.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Burgess cracks Apolo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgess has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Apolo to stand back up!
Oh Apolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Apolo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Apolo is out cold! Burgess holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
A victorious Axton Burgess 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:
HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Jankovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Jankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick
and Burgess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jankovic has been cut.
Burgess takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Jankovic as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jankovic - that will leave a mark!
Jankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Burgess walks into a left hand.
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgess digs a good hook to Jankovic's body.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
A nice side step and Burgess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jankovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Jankovic lands an overhand right.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burgess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankovic throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burgess! But no joy.
Jankovic lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Jankovic throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Burgess was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burgess misses the jab.
Good shot there by Jankovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess blocks the body kick.
Burgess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Jankovic.
Burgess moves away from the strike by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgess at a distance.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic lands a jab to Burgess's midsection.#T3#
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Burgess is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jankovic digs a good body shot into Burgess's ribs.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Jankovic looks to land a right hand but Burgess moved out of range.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jankovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Jankovic scores with the left hand. Burgess knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Axton Burgess's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Burgess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Burgess misses.
Jankovic takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Burgess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jankovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Jankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Burgess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jankovic throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jankovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
Jankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burgess slips a jab from Jankovic.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankovic defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Burgess tries to move into range but Jankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess throws a hook but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.#KD#
Jankovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burgess sprawling to the canvas! Burgess rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jankovic finish him?!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burgess in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Jankovic misses
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic stuns Burgess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jankovic - that will leave a mark!
A lazy body kick from Jankovic
and Burgess counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Jankovic. That snapped Burgess's head back.
#CUT#The cut above Axton Burgess's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgess lunges at Jankovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jankovic's hand.
Jankovic throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgess doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jankovic tests Burgess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
A combination from Jankovic does no damage.
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Burgess moves into the clinch.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Jankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.#CUT#Axton Burgess's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a right hand.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Axton Burgess's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Burgess looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Smooth misses the jab.
Smooth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burgess walks into a stiff left hand from Smooth.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smooth was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a lunging right hand
and Smooth counters with a left and a right that stings Burgess.
Burgess takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burgess lands with a good body shot.
Smooth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smooth throws a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A low kick from Smooth is predictable there
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Smooth.
Smooth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burgess momentarily.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smooth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burgess. Burgess circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burgess on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burgess swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smooth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Burgess is rocked!#CUT2#Axton Burgess's cut is getting worse.
Smooth misses with a looping left.
Burgess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smooth misses with a double jab
and Burgess counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Smooth lands.
Burgess connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smooth. Smooth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgess.
Burgess lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smooth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Smooth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess pushes Smooth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Smooth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth stalling the fight.
Burgess lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smooth tries a body shot but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
Burgess cracks Smooth with a nice body shot.
Smooth looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgess digs a right hand underneath Smooth's ribcage. Smooth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
A body shot lands from Burgess.
Burgess lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
A body shot lands from Burgess.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burgess scores with a hook to the body.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smooth is looking to control Burgess's arms but Burgess gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smooth has his back to the cage.
Burgess lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burgess lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgess.
A short uppercut from Burgess.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
A short right from Burgess.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Burgess.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smooth.
Smooth blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Burgess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smooth looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Smooth misses the jab.
Burgess takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smooth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgess.
A big left from Smooth misses.
Burgess checks the leg kick.
Burgess is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smooth.
Burgess throws a big shot that misses.
Smooth slips under a jab from Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Burgess.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mbape Smooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth throws a push kick but Burgess slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Smooth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Smooth tries to get set, Burgess tries to push him back and clinch up but Smooth manages to avoid the attempt.
Smooth misses with a double jab.
Smooth pushes Burgess away with a front kick.
Burgess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Burgess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Smooth.
Smooth is breathing heavily.
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
A telegraphed right hand from Smooth misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Smooth.
Smooth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smooth moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Smooth misses.
Smooth looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Burgess holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axton Burgess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgess scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smooth misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smooth can do to turn this around?
Burgess lands with a short shot to the head.
Burgess works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Smooth controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Burgess has Smooth pressed against the cage, preventing Smooth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burgess digs a right hand into Smooth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smooth's gas tank.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burgess as the two fighters clinch.
Burgess softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess pushes Smooth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Burgess lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Burgess.
Smooth prevents a body shot from Burgess.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burgess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a right hand #CL#
and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgess.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Smooth.
Smooth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burgess or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgess.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smooth's elbow.
Smooth wants to stall.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Smooth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burgess is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Burgess.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a body punch.
Smooth stalling in the clinch.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Burgess.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess lands with a left to the head.
Burgess lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burgess lands a right hand. #ROC#Smooth is rocked!
Smooth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess lands with a left to the head.
Smooth is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Burgess.
Nice body punch from Smooth.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Smooth seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgess lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Smooth.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Burgess tries to work over Smooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgess is working Smooth over against the cage.#T3#
Smooth tries a body shot but Burgess blocks it.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth is trying to stall.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries to work over Smooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgess. #CUT#The cut above Mbape Smooth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Smooth.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Burgess lands a left hand.
#T4#
Burgess is leaning against Smooth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smooth prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Burgess.
Mbape Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess blocking some punches.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Smooth takes a shot to the head.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Smooth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axton Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axton Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgess, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axton Burgess!
During a confident post fight interview, Axton Burgess thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Chenevert throws a low kick, looking for Burgess's leg but Burgess calmly moves out of range.
Burgess looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burgess lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Chenevert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chenevert throws a lazy body kick
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert looks to throw a body kick
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgess takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chenevert.
Jab, jab by Chenevert - just one landing. #T1#
Chenevert throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chenevert throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Burgess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burgess dodges the punch combination from Chenevert.
It looked like Burgess was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chenevert.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Burgess takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
A solid body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Burgess's belly button to the back.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Burgess on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burgess misses with a shot to the body
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert drops his hands momentarily and Burgess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burgess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgess's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chenevert misses with a kick to the body
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgess misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgess is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chenevert lands with an overhand left.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Burgess checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burgess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burgess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgess's head. #T3#
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Burgess checks it.
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Chenevert with an uppercut!
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chenevert counter with a right hand.
Burgess slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
Burgess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burgess moves out of range of the strikes.
Chenevert defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Chenevert takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chenevert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Burgess finds it's target.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burgess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Chenevert does it's job there.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Burgess walks into a straight right hand from Chenevert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert delivers a nice body kick.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Burgess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burgess might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chenevert misses with a leg kick
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chenevert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Chenevert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Burgess takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess slips under a jab from Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burgess keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Burgess walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Chenevert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burgess looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burgess's sensitive parts.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert moves forwards but Burgess connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Nazaire Chenevert's cut even more.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Burgess misses with a hook.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Chenevert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chenevert throws a push kick but Burgess slaps the foot to one side.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burgess is defending well for now.
Chenevert is trying to force a seperation but Burgess has the dominant position.#T3#
Burgess gets through Chenevert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chenevert.
Still in the clinch, Burgess scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Chenevert pushes Burgess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head.
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burgess backwards. #BC2#
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chenevert throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
That kick from Chenevert tenderised Burgess's leg. Burgess is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chenevert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Burgess misses
and Chenevert finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burgesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Burgess.
Chenevert tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgess misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burgess swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burgess staying out of range there.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess scores with the left hand. Chenevert knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgess checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Burgess swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Burgess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Burgess blocks the leg kick.
Chenevert swings widly with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Burgess in the body.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Burgess sees coming a mile off.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Chenevert with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Chenevert misses.
A swing and a miss from Chenevert.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgess moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Chenevert throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
A shot to the body from Chenevert misses
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert lands with a shot to the body.
Chenevert dips to his left and cracks Burgess with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Chenevert scores with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a jab when Burgess was well out of range.
Burgess misses the body punch
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgess checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burgess is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Burgess slips the punch.
Burgess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Chenevert misses
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chenevert thows a leg kick but Burgess checks it
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.#T3#
Burgess takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Burgess slips the punch.
Burgess looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert misses with a low kick as Burgess jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
Chenevert takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Burgess.
A shot to the liver by Burgess. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Burgess.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Burgess punishes Chenevert's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Burgess swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chenevert throws a push kick but Burgess slaps the foot to one side.
Chenevert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chenevert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.
Chenevert scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Chenevert with a jab.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Chenevert.
A jab from Chenevert finds it's way through Burgess's defenses.
Burgess throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
Chenevert throws out a leg kick but Burgess moves out of range and Chenevert only half commits.
Burgess takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Chenevert is looking to clinch.
Chenevert throws a series of strikes that have Burgess backpedaling.
Burgess takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Burgess throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert lands a jab to Burgess's midsection.
Chenevert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Chenevert misses
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chenevert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chenevert lunges at Burgess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burgess's hand.
Burgess scores with a decent looking hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chenevert - that will leave a mark!
Burgess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Burgess is having none of it.
Burgess tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chenevert lands a nice hook to Burgess's body. Burgess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chenevert with a hook.
Chenevert just misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Burgess throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert is looking for the big counter here.
Burgess is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burgess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burgess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
Burgess stuns Chenevert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chenevert throws out a powerful jab.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burgess's head.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Chenevert was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burgess misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Burgess didn't see that one coming.
Burgess misses with a hook to the body
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgess moves away.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
Chenevert is looking to slow Burgess down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Burgess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert flicks out a counter leg kick but Burgess steps away.
Burgess takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Burgess misses.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Burgess steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burgess throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range. #T1#
A left lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with the left hand. Burgess knows he should have avoided that one.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgess has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Chenevert misses the target.
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Burgess throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Burgess takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgess scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Burgess blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by Chenevert.
Burgess missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgess at a distance.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert cracks Burgess with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Burgess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgess throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range. #CL2#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgess.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess lands a body shot.
Burgess softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Chenevert controls his hands.
Burgess lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nazaire Chenevert.
I've got Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Kangee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgess takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burgess misses the shot to the body.
Kangee misses with a wild body shot.
Burgess on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burgess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kangee dives in for a single leg takedown but Burgess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kangee blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangee.
Kangee jumps guard but Burgess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Burgess presses Kangee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burgess throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangee.
Kangee blocks an uppercut.
Kangee blocking some punches.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Kangee takes a shot to the head.
Kangee fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hinto Kangee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangee backwards.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgess softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kangee tries to throw a body punch but Burgess avoids it by throwing Kangee back against the cage.
Kangee misses with some punches.
Kangee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burgess is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangee.
Kangee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgess pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kangee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgess moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Burgess was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kangee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kangee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.
Burgess misses with a straight left.
Kangee misses with a takedown attempt
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
Burgess takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kangee throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangee throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
Kangee scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Kangee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burgess counters with a right hand to the body.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgess throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangee counters with a straight right hand.
Kangee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axton Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangee moves away.
Kangee scores with the left hand. Burgess knows he should have avoided that one.
Kangee slips under a jab.
Kangee tries to counter with a takedown but Burgess is quick to defend against it.
Kangee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Burgess uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangee.
Kangee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangee misses with a right hand
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kangee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Kangee slips under a jab.
Hinto Kangee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangee tries for a takedown but Burgess circles away easily#KD2#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Kangee toppling to the canvas! Kangee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!#ROC2#Kangee is rocked!
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Oh Kangee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangee throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
A left lands for Kangee.
Kangee seems to have got his legs back now.
Kangee misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Burgess on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kangee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kangee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kangee pushes down on Burgess's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kangee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burgess's thigh. Burgess counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kangee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.#T1#
Kangee trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Kangee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kangee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kangee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgess swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burgess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kangee misses with a few strikes there.
Kangee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kangee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgess defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Burgess on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kangee throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgess moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgess avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgess looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burgess catches Kangee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangee shoots in for a double leg but Burgess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burgess swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kangee scores with a shot to the body.
Burgess slips under a jab from Kangee.
Burgess doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Kangee does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
Kangee throws a right hand that misses
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess takes one on the button.
Kangee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kangee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hinto Kangee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burgess avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Kangee moves away from the strike by Burgess.
Kangee feinted with a counter takedown.
Burgess slips a jab from Kangee.
Kangee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgess takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Kangee slips the punch.
Kangee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangee is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kangee looking to score a takedown here. Burgess is defending well but Kangee drives through and ends up in Burgess's guard.
Kangee won't allow Burgess to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hinto Kangee dominated that second round.
That's time! Kangee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Burgess misses with a body shot.
Burgess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangee.
Kangee misses with a takedown attempt
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangee jabs Burgess right on the nose. Burgess blinks but takes it well.
Kangee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kangee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burgess! But no joy.
Burgess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangee throws out the jab.
Kangee throws a body punch but Burgess moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgess throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kangee counters with a takedown into side control.
Kangee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working.
Burgess is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kangee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Burgess wants to control but Kangee postures up.
Burgess seems a little lost for a moment, as Kangee dominates the positioning.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgess takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burgess takes one to the side of the head.
Kangee lands with a nice combination. Burgess backs away looking to recover.
Burgess uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangee.
Burgess throws an off balance right hand
and Kangee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangee misses with a hook. Burgess ducked under it nicely.
Kangee looks to throw the jab but Burgess is out of range.
Kangee throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Kangee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangee slips under a jab.#T3#
Kangee throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
Kangee swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Kangee toppling to the canvas! Kangee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!
Kangee misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a big right hand! Oh Kangee is in trouble here! Burgess follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Axton Burgess 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:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nemkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burgess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgess takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nemkov misses with a hook to the body
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Nemkov misses.
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Nemkov's head but Nemkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Burgess.#CL2#
Nemkov pushes Burgess up against the cage in a clinch.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Burgess tries a body shot but Nemkov blocks it.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Nemkov.
Nice body punch from Burgess.
A body shot lands from Burgess.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess pushes Nemkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nemkov is trying to stall.
Nemkov looking to stall.
Burgess digs a right hand underneath Nemkov's ribcage. Nemkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nemkov looks winded!
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Burgess.
Burgess stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Burgess - that landed with a thud.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess digs a right hand underneath Nemkov's ribcage. Nemkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
A short body shot lands from Burgess as the two fighters clinch.
Burgess scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nemkov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burgess scores with a shot to the side of Nemkov's head.
Nemkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nemkov backwards.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Burgess - that landed with a thud.
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nemkov backwards.
Burgess lands a body shot.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nemkov or not.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Nemkov controls his hands.
Burgess lands a body shot. #T3#
Burgess lands a hook that snaps the head of Nemkov backwards.
Nemkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Nemkov.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Nemkov.
Burgess lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Nemkov prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Nemkov blocks an uppercut.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess lands with a right to the head.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nemkov prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Nemkov is rocked!
Burgess lands with a short shot to the head.
Nemkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Nemkov throws a head punch that misses.
Burgess is leaning against Nemkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burgess lands with a right to the head.
Burgess dips a shoulder and cracks Nemkov with a mighty uppercut! Nemkov falls back against the cage and Burgess unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nemkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Burgess screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axton Burgess!
During a confident post fight interview, Axton Burgess thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Apolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burgess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apolo scrambles back to his feet.
Burgess connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Apolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Apolo.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess wants to clinch
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Burgess.
#T1#
Burgess lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Apolo misses the body punch
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgess takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apolo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apolo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burgess.
Apolo connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Burgess misses with a wild body shot.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Apolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Burgess clinches with his opponent.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apolo or not. #T3#
Apolo jumps guard but Burgess stands there with Apolo around his waist. Apolo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apolo tries to pull guard but Burgess forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burgess smiles and moves away.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Apolo.
Apolo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
Burgess closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apolo works Burgess's body with a nice hook.
Apolo lunges at Burgess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burgess's hand.
Burgess throws a hook but Apolo blocks it.#T4#
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgess closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
and Apolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a lazy right hand but Apolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apolo! But no joy.
Apolo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burgess's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Apolo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burgess! Apolo lets Burgess back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Burgess is rocked!#CUT2#Axton Burgess's cut is getting worse.
Apolo misses with a left hand
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Axton Burgess will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apolo cracks Burgess on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burgess falls backwards against the cage. Apolo follows up with more strikes that drop Burgess to his knees. Apolo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burgess! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo! |
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Event:
HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Burgess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgess has wrist control.
Burgess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Burgess.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Bagrov.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.#TD2#
Bagrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Burgess is working away.
Burgess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bagrov connects with a decent elbow.
Bagrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burgess is looking to regain half guard here but Bagrov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Bagrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgess's head but Burgess avoids it well.
Bagrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burgess is avoiding damage well.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgess's head but Burgess avoids it well.
Bagrov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Burgess struggling a bit here.#T3#
Burgess takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bagrov working away.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Bagrov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Burgess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Bagrov 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagrov drops an elbow to the side of Burgess's head.
Bagrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bagrov trying to control from Burgess's half guard. Burgess has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Burgess rushes Bagrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov tries to circle away but Burgess has him pinned against the cage.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgess prevents Bagrov from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bagrov.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bagrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess. #T1#
Bagrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgess controls his hands.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov takes a shot to the head.
Bagrov blocks an uppercut.
Axton Burgess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgess lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Burgess lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgess misses with some punches.
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 right handed body shot lands from Burgess.
Bagrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov takes a shot to the head.
Bagrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burgess as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov can't break the clinch.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagrov stalling in the clinch but Burgess improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bagrov breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Bagrov misses the jab.
Burgess throws a big shot that misses.
Burgess digs a good body shot into Bagrov's ribs.
Bagrov swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burgess.
Bagrov throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burgess defending well as Bagrov loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.#CL#
Burgess drives through and clinches with Bagrov against the cage.
#T4#
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgess has him pressed against the cage.
Burgess lands with a light punch inside.
Bagrov lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Bagrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess scores with a shot to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bagrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bagrov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bagrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burgess throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Bagrov.
Burgess takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Bagrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bagrov stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov 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. #T1#
Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess is pulling down on Bagrov's head to control his posture.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burgess throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Bagrov moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bagrov misses. #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.
Bagrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Bagrov blocks a body shot from Burgess.
A short body shot lands from Bagrov as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bagrov goes for a takedown attempt but Burgess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burgess tries to clinch but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgess is fending him off so far but Bagrov persists. Nope, Burgess circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Burgess drives through and clinches with Bagrov against the cage.
#T3#
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Bagrov throws a head punch that misses.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess has Bagrov pressed against the cage, preventing Bagrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Bagrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Bagrov stalling in the clinch.
Bagrov taking a breather.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A short right from Burgess on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Bagrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Bagrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Burgess lands with a light punch inside.
Burgess misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess lands with a right to the head.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Axton Burgess.
I think Burgess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axton Burgess!
After winning the bout, Axton Burgess 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:
HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Sharpe throws a jab when Burgess was well out of range.
Sharpe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Sharpe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burgess throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Sharpe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burgess is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burgess down to the mat. Burgess avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Burgess misses. #CL2#
Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.
Sharpe jumps guard but Burgess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Burgess forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards. #TD2#
Sharpe jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
Sharpe being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burgess is controlling him. #T1#
Burgess slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Sharpe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharpe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burgess is staying active.
Burgess controlling the position from side mount.
Sharpe tries to buck Burgess off but Burgess is having none of it.
Sharpe is trying to control Burgess's posture but Burgess avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burgess is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sharpe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sharpe is looking to regain half guard here but Burgess keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharpe can't do much from the bottom here.
Burgess tries to move to mount but Sharpe blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Sharpe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sharpe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burgess wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
What's Sharpe going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sharpe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Sharpe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Burgess clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burgess pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards.
Burgess lands a body punch.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Sharpe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T4#
Sharpe postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgess wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgess has his hands on Sharpe's head, controlling the position.
Sharpe throws a strike but Burgess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burgess trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe controls Burgess momentarily but Burgess frees himself.
Burgess throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
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#
A big right from Burgess misses.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to ground and pound but Burgess uses the momentary lack of control by Sharpe to regain half guard.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Burgess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Sharpe with the ground and pound but Burgess uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe distracts Burgess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Burgess uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Burgess!#REVR##ES2#
Sharpe wriggles free and stands up.
Burgess tries to move into range but Sharpe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharpe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
#TD2#
Sharpe gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
The strikes coming from Sharpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sharpe trying to control the action but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burgess.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Burgess blocks nicely.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess has control of Sharpe's left arm, preventing Sharpe from doing any damage.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Sharpe postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Burgess has his foot on Sharpe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharpe works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Sharpe. Sharpe maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sharpe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Burgess.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burgess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.#T4#
Burgess lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Sharpe is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Sharpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Burgess lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sharpe to his knees! Burgess keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
Wreed Wrastle really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 193.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Axton Burgess was cancelled. |
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Event:
HFC 58: Holy vs Jackson
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Tong Panong misses with a combination
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tong Panong misses with a hook.
It looked like Burgess was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tong Panong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burgess sizes up Tong Panong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tong Panong misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess scores with a counter punch that sends Tong Panong to the canvas! Burgess smells blood - he's punishing Tong Panong with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tong Panong has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axton Burgess!
A victorious Axton Burgess thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to Take some time off'. |
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Event:
HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Swisa takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Kobi Swisa has been cut.
Nice body punch from Burgess.
Swisa looks winded!
Burgess ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Swisa out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Tong Panong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tong Panong walks into a stiff left hand from Burgess.
Burgess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tong Panong momentarily.
Tong Panong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong fails with the takedown.#TD#
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into Burgess's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet. #SUB#
Tong Panong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tong Panong throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burgess 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#
Burgess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burgess prevents Tong Panong from standing back up.
Burgess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burgess stops Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Burgess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
I've been told that Burgess has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Burgess is pressing down on Tong Panong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tong Panong is holding on for now.
Burgess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Burgess.
Burgess misses with a looping right.
Donk. Burgess catches Tong Panong right on the button with a cross.
Burgess cracks Tong Panong with a good jab.
Burgess throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgess.
Axton Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Burgess scores with the left hand. Tong Panong knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong Panong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Tong Panong is rocked!
Burgess throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tong Panong clean off his feet! He's out cold! Burgess stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
A relieved looking Axton Burgess thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to Take some time off'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Yu cracks Burgess with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Burgess swings for the body but Yu moves out of range.
Yu's corner calls for a 1-2. Yu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yu throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess misses with a right hand
and Yu counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Yu has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
Yu scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu is working Burgess over against the cage.
Burgess is breathing heavily.
Yu blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yu sizes up Burgess with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burgess throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Burgess has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keel Yu!
As Keel Yu got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Ladies and gents, I just fought Slender Man and won.. get da fork outta here you forking toothpick!!!'. |
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