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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Igor clinches.
I was talking to Igor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns tries to pull guard but Igor won't allow it.
#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Igor shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Igor gets a clinch.
Igor stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns looks winded!
Igor lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Igor breaks the clinch.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Igor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Igor breaks from the clinch.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Igor forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Igor.
Igor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Igor's guard.#SUB#
Igor looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
#T1#
Igor wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Igor looking to control.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Igor trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Igor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Igor keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns tries for a takedown but Igor circles away easily
and Igor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burns is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Igor scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick there by Igor.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Igor as he avoids it easily.
Igor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander Igor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Igor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igor connects with a high kick. #T3#
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Igor with a hook.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Igor.
Igor tries to clinch up.#CL#
Igor pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch.
Igor throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Igor lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Igor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Igor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Igor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Igor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Igor rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Igor rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burns will feel that in the morning.
Burns avoids the head kick by Igor.
Igor lands a high kick!
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Igor finish him?
Igor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Igor lands a head kick!
Burns fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Igor forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Igor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Igor instigates a clinch.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Igor.
Igor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igor smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Igor.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Igor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Igor pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Igor gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Igor walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.#CL#
Igor closes the distance and clinches. #KD#
Igor drops Burns with a big knee straight up the middle! Burns is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns blocks a head kick by Igor.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Igor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Burns to the canvas! Burns doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Igor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Igor!
Alexander Igor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Blackwater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackwater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Blackwater fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwater scores with a push kick.
Blackwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater misses with a two punch combination.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Blackwater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwater. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blackwater!
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blackwater is looking to reverse the position.
Burns working away.#T1#
Blackwater is looking for a sweep.
Blackwater is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Blackwater stops Burns from passing to mount.
Burns working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackwater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwater keeps working.
Blackwater is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving. #SUB#
Blackwater has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Blackwater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blackwater working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blackwater is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackwater is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwater as he jumps to the side.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Blackwater misses with a wild combination.
Blackwater walks into a jab.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blackwater lands a slapping body shot.
Blackwater lands with a cross.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Blackwater misses with a body shot.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Burns tries to clinch there but Blackwater circles away.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackwater circles away.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackwater throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Lorenz Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Burns shoots and misses
and Blackwater counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Blackwater had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Lorenz Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.#T1#
Blackwater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Blackwater lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackwater finish him?
Blackwater shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Burns takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Blackwater sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Burns bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenz Blackwater!
In his post fight interview, Lorenz Blackwater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Burns fails with the takedown
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokoro lands with a cross.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Tokoro shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Tokoro connects with the punch.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Tokoro digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns looks winded!
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokoro, which made it look bad.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Tokoro misses with a body shot.
Tokoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tokoro wants it to stay on the feet.
Tokoro cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Tokoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro cracks Burns on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burns falls backwards against the cage. Tokoro follows up with more strikes that drop Burns to his knees. Tokoro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burns! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hideo Tokoro thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns looks winded!
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Burns looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Burns walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a huge left! Burns is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alvarez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Burns from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Alvarez! |
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Event:
NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Nox.
Nox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nox throws Burns to one side and escapes!
Burns is breathing heavily.
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!
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nox swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Nox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Nox looks at the referee who does nothing so Nox lands a crushing right that sends Burns to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Nox!
Colin Nox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Burns drops his hands momentarily and McCoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
McCoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCoy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCoy lands a nice forearm strike.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McCoy is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can McCoy finish him?
Burns is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
McCoy grinds an elbow into Burns's temple.
Burns is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
McCoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCoy working the head with strikes.
Burns gets back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the pace.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Burns is looking to improve his position.
McCoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
McCoy moves nicely into side control.
Burns is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns gets full guard.#T4#
McCoy with a nice head shot there.
McCoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
McCoy lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Burns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCoy has passed into half guard!
McCoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
McCoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
McCoy cracks Burns with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy McCoy!
A victorious Willy McCoy 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
McKenna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKenna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns won't allow McKenna to sweep him here. #T1#
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna missing with punches from the bottom.
Burns moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
McKenna wants to get back to his feet.
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burns has hold of McKenna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McKenna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKenna is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Burns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKenna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKenna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McKenna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McKenna rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and McKenna is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Nucombe misses. #TD2#
Nucombe gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns postures up.
Nucombe wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard. #T1#
Burns advances to half guard.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well. #SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
It looks like Burns might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nucombe trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Burns seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nucombe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bird misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Burns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bird to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.#SUB2#
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Bird cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Bird chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Bird landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Bird trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird slips nicely into half guard.
Bird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bird content to control rather than advance.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Bird trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Burns has hold of Bird's hands but Bird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Ground and pound from Bird.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bird. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Bird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bird connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Burns tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns!
Bird working Burns over with strikes here. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Bird unloading with bombs!
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Bird finish him?
Bird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Burns covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bird!
Our winner, Tim Bird, 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:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Fuisse shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura but Fuisse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Fuisse moves into full guard.
Fuisse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fuisse is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Fuisse is keeping the position.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Fuisse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Fuisse is still trying to improve position.
Burns won't allow Fuisse to get back to his feet.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fuisse wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Fuisse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuisse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard. #SUB#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuisse pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Fuisse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuisse landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuisse throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuisse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuisse forces his way into half guard.
Fuisse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fuisse winds up and cracks Burns with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Fuisse has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fuisse working Burns over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Fuisse jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burns manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Fuisse scores with punches from side control.
Burns is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fuisse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Fuisse has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fuisse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Burns is rocked!
Fuisse loads up with a big shot that hurts Burns! He's pulled Fuisse in close but Fuisse has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Burns survive? More strikes from Fuisse and Burns is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Fuisse!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Fuisse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns stops Montoya from standing up.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Montoya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Montoya is in guard.#REVB#
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burns working for a triangle but Montoya defends it easily.
Montoya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montoya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Montoya wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montoya's guard. #REVR#
Burns advances position into side control!
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Montoya pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Montoya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montoya is trying to buck Burns off.
Burns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Montoya!
Burns looking to control but Montoya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Montoya really wants to buck Burns off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Burns controlling from mount.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Burns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montoya is now in Burns's guard. A big mistake from Burns there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montoya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Montoya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Burns has his foot on Montoya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montoya works his way back into a safe position though.
Montoya wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
Montoya is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him. #SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montoya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montoya connects with a jab.
Martin Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montoya thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Montoya slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montoya! But no joy.
Montoya lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
The crowd cheers as Montoya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montoya.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Montoya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Montoya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montoya to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montoya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Montoya lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montoya prevents it.
Montoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montoya finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Montoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montoya catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Burns is rocked!#TD#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montoya to the ground. Burns is now in Montoya's guard.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB#
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montoya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Montoya wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Martin Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montoya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Montoya defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. #SU2#
Montoya stands and steps away. Burns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Eusebio Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eusebio Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montoya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is trying to drag Montoya to the mat but Montoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montoya avoids it really well and circles away.
Burns shoots and misses
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Montoya sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montoya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montoya is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Montoya circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Montoya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montoya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burns! Montoya dives in looking to finish! Burns is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Montoya!
Eusebio Montoya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Burns with the counter takedown but Babcock avoids it easily.
Burns avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Babcock leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns slips a straight right by Babcock.
Burns tries for a takedown but Babcock circles away easily
and Babcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns scores with a one two! Babcock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babcock avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock, which made it look bad.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Babcock. That snapped Burns's head back.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babcock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns with a poor takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
Babcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Babcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is pushing down on Babcock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Babcock is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns is looking to advance position but Babcock won't allow it.
Burns content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babcock is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Babcock defending well. #SUB2#
Burns is working for a kimura here but Babcock manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burns's guard.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babcock passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock working Burns over with strikes. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it. #SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babcock wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Babcock tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babcock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Babcock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babcock circles away.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babcock swivels and escapes.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babcock as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns staying out of range there.
Babcock misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns defending well as Babcock loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Burns dives in and grabs Babcock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babcock pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Babcock scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Babcock misses the jab.
Babcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babcock tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns goes for a double leg but Babcock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babcock continues to drive forward.
Martin Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Babcock lands the left hand.#T2#
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Babcock moves his leg out of the way.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babcock's waist but Babcock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Babcock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babcock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Babcock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
Babcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Babcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Babcock stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Babcock.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns tries for a takedown but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Babcock throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Babcock cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babcock defends well and Burns ends up having to push Babcock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Babcock scores with a nice strike.
Babcock misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Babcock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Babcock pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Burns staying out of range there.
Babcock scores with a decent looking hook.
Burns shoots in but Babcock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Babcock lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Babcock as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Babcock is controlling Burns's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Babcock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns is pressing down on Babcock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babcock is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Babcock there.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Babcock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Babcock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Babcock gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Babcock manages to retain guard.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babcock is keeping the position for now.
Babcock wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Babcock pulls Burns in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Babcock, who protects the arm well.
Martin Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babcock is looking for a sweep.
Babcock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!
Babcock punches Burns on the ear.
Burns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Babcock lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Burns.
Babcock lands strikes from the back and Burns isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Thomas Babcock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Python dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Python will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Python up against the cage.#TD#
Burns jumps guard.
Python would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Python decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get! #TD#
Burns 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.
Python is wriggling around but Burns manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Burns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Python really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns moves to take his opponent's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Python trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now. #T1##SUB#
Python preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns.
Python is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burns off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Burns trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Python is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Burns sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Python has no choice but to tap and Burns jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Almeida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martin Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Almeida up against the cage.#BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Almeida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Burns has hold of Almeida's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Almeida tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Burns cranks the arm and Almeida screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Almeida, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
AVKT 20: Brutal Explosion
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Miller blocks a head kick by Burns.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Burns tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns misses with a takedown
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Burns throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.#TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miller keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Miller wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. #SUB#
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2##SU#
Burns stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
Miller throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Martin Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Miller misses with a double jab.
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Burns ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Burns wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Burns persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Burns passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns controlling the pace. #SU#
Burns decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Miller will probably get the nod.
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#
Miller blocks a head kick by Burns.
#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Martin Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Burns forces his way into half guard.
Burns is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Burns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Burns controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Burns goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miller is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Burns is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miller has his hands clasped together but Burns extends and breaks Miller's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burns.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Burns shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns tries to clinch up
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ misses with a hook.
Burns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Christ misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns stops Christ from standing up.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Christ is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Christ is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Burns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christ is trying to stand.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Christ is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns stalling. #T2#
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Christ defending well.
Burns is still trying to improve position.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
Christ tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Christ is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
ICE 3: Hoʻomaka ka huakaʻi
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Siegert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Siegert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Siegert leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Siegert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Siegert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.#SUB2#
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Burns wants to improve his position but Siegert is controlling well.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siegert is fighting to break Burns's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Siegert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Burns has his feet on Siegert's thighs here. He's pushed Siegert off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Siegert screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafiq's waist but Rafiq gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side. #TD#
Rafiq shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rafiq showed some decent athleticism there.
Rafiq is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns tries to roll over but Rafiq keeps him under control.
Rafiq controlling the action here.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Rafiq sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rafiq pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rafiq is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rafiq. #SUB2#
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rafiq pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rafiq tries to stand and escape but Burns is controlling the position.
Rafiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head.
Rafiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Rafiq tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Rafiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns wants to control but Rafiq is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rafiq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns wants to control but Rafiq passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rafiq lands a nice short elbow.
Rafiq seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafiq is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafiq content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Rafiq seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Rafiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rafiq wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Rafiq sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rafiq is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burns wants to control but Rafiq is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burns wants to control the action here but instead Rafiq manages to pass to full mount!
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Rafiq avoids the attempt from Burns to control.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rafiq can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Rafiq dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Rafiq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rafiq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burns's half guard.#SUB#
Rafiq is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Rafiq sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafiq wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is controlling Rafiq's trapped leg to prevent Rafiq from advancing to side control.#T1#
Rafiq wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns has his hands clasped together around Rafiq's back. He's all about the action.
Burns missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Rafiq trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafiq slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Rafiq sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Burns with the active half guard here but Rafiq passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Burns is trying to control Rafiq's posture but Rafiq avoids it.
Islam Rafiq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns tries to bench press Rafiq off him but Rafiq keeps the position.
Rafiq tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs.
Rafiq wants to stand but Burns is controlling his arm.
Rafiq moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns is not content to let Rafiq control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Rafiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Rafiq wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns wants to control but Rafiq is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rafiq lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Rafiq dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rafiq gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burns won't allow Rafiq to sweep him here.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafiq is retaining full guard.
Rafiq has his hands on Burns's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Burns is looking to advance position but Rafiq has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rafiq tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns tries to hold on but Rafiq pushes him away.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Burns reaches up to try and control the position but Rafiq seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Burns rolls and tries to escape and now Rafiq has his back!
Burns is trying to break free.
Rafiq controls the position.
Rafiq controlling well, preventing Burns from escaping the position.
Burns trying to control the position but Rafiq manages to sink in the hooks.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rafiq is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burns is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rafiq.
Rafiq not allowing Burns to control his hands. #T3#
Rafiq controlling from the back.
Burns is trying to break free.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burns defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafiq avoiding Burns 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns tries to hold on but Rafiq postures up.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Rafiq isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns tries to hold on but Rafiq postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Rafiq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rafiq has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Rafiq! |
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