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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Burch gets caught napping as Cohen dives in and scores a takedown. Burch manages to retain guard.
Burch 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.
Burch has his hands on Cohen's head, controlling the position.
Cohen stops Burch from standing up.
Cohen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burch is retaining full guard.
Cohen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cohen wants to stand but Burch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burch wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Cohen sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Burch.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Cohen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burch to the mat! Burch manages to get full guard.
Burch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cohen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Burch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burch has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Burch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cohen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Burch has gone for a leg lock! Cohen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burch's guard.#REVB#
Cohen wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving.
Cohen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cohen being controlled here momentarily.
Burch 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.#T3#
Cohen is looking to stand up but Burch won't let him.
Cohen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Cohen has gone for a leg lock! Burch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cohen's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cohen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cohen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cohen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burch has picked Cohen up and slammed him! Cohen can't keep hold of the triangle and Burch manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Cohen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cohen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cohen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burch scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cohen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emmett Burch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cohen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burch to the mat! Burch manages to get full guard.
Burch wants to sweep here but Cohen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cohen trying to control the position.
Emmett Burch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cohen wants to stand up but Burch is controlling him. #SUB2#
Cohen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burch passes into side control.
Burch is putting a hurting on Cohen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burch scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Burch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burch is working Cohen over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Cohen wants to get back to his feet but Burch is dominant here and he's now got Cohen's back!#SUB#
Burch looking to break Cohen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cohen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Burch looking to break Cohen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cohen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Cohen right now.
Cohen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cohen is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Burch working for a choke but Cohen is defending well.
Burch has Cohen flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3##SUB#
Burch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Burch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Burch looking to break Cohen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cohen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cohen tries to roll but Burch sticks to his back.
Burch is punishing Cohen with some ground and pound.
Burch not allowing Cohen to control his hands. #SUB#
Burch looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Cohen is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Burch working for the choke. #SUB#
Cohen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burch is persistently looking for the submission but Cohen is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Burch dominated that second round.
That's time! Burch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cohen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cohen is looking to clinch but Burch is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Cohen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burch to the mat! Burch manages to get full guard.
Cohen is standing up over Burch. Burch looks to escape but Cohen dives into side control.
#REVR#
Burch wants to control but Cohen postures up.
Burch sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen trying to control the action but Burch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burch.#T1#
Cohen won't allow Burch to sweep him here.
Cohen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burch is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Cohen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cohen circles away.#TD2#
Burch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cohen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cohen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Cohen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cohen has managed to get both his arms back between Burch's legs - danger averted.
Burch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Burch is trying to keep Cohen in close.
Cohen stopping the sweep attempt from Burch.
Burch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cohen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burch wants to sweep here but Cohen controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Burch darts in looking for a takedown but Cohen gets double underhooks and turns Burch into the cage. #CL2#
Cohen darts in and clinches Burch up against the cage.
Cohen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burch tries to break free but Cohen pushes him back against the cage.
Cohen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Burch wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Cohen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cohen working away.
Cohen trying to control the action but Burch is working from the bottom.
Cohen working away.
Burch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Burch is working for a kimura but Cohen is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen is trying to maintain the position but Burch is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itay Cohen.
I think Burch 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Burch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne jabs at Burch's body.
Burch wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Burch misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Emmett Burch has been cut.
Burch really is a fat lump.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Burch is rocked!
Wayne weaves into range and cracks Burch right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burch goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Wayne is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damion Wayne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Burch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Parker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burch quickly recovers to half guard.
Parker is trying to control. Burch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burch wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Burch wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
Burch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Parker manages to pass to mount!
Burch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Burch working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Parker lands with some strikes.
Parker controlling the pace for now.
Burch wants to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Burch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burch wants to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Burch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Burch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parker is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Burch is holding on to half guard well.
Parker content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burch is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Parker has latched onto it... Big trouble! Parker pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Burch is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Parker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Burch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burch really is a fat lump.#BC#
Burch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Mccollum.
Burch throws a right and a left that Mccollum avoids nicely.
Mccollum throws a series of punches but Burch avoids them all with ease.
Burch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burch shoots in but no luck this time.
Mccollum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mccollum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mccollum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burch backs up against the cage.
Mccollum connects with a body shot that sends Burch's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccollum looks to land a combination but Burch avoids it well.
As Mccollum looks to move away, Burch throws a big counter combo but Mccollum just gets out of the way.
Mccollum lands with a nice body kick.
Mccollum throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Burch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burch. #TD2#
Mccollum successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Burch chips away with some ground and pound.
Mccollum trying to strike off his back.
Mccollum can't keep his opponent in guard - Burch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Burch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mccollum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mccollum is trying to stand back up but Burch is controlling him
Burch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mccollum is trying to stand back up but Burch is controlling him
#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.#SUB#
Burch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccollum wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Burch wants to work for an arm triangle but Mccollum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mccollum tries to kick Burch off but Burch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Burch is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Burch lands strikes from half guard.
Burch prevents Mccollum from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burch looks to land a strike but Mccollum avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burch throws an elbow that misses. Mccollum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burch's guard. Nice move by Mccollum!#REVB#
Burch is looking to stand up but Mccollum isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Mccollum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burch pulls Mccollum in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccollum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mccollum is looking to work some ground and pound but Burch has wrist control.
Burch pulls Mccollum in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mccollum misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Mccollum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Burch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mccollum as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mccollum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Mccollum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Burch has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mccollum is on him like a limpet, forcing Burch back against the cage.
Burch misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Burch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccollum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burch backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mccollum misses with a double jab.
Burch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mccollum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burch moves out of range of the body kick.
Mccollum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burch.
Burch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Mccollum misses.
It looked like Burch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Burch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mccollum.
Emmett Burch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccollum lands a jab-cross combination.
Mccollum throws a one two combo.
Mccollum is breathing heavily.
Mccollum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Burch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mccollum.#CL#
Burch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mccollum is trying to trip Burch. He has hold of a leg but Burch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mccollum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mccollum stands up over Burch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mccollum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Burch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccollum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccollum misses with a wild combination.
#T2##TD2#
Mccollum scores with a takedown into Burch's guard.
Burch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mccollum's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Burch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mccollum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burch is controlling him.
Burch stands up over Mccollum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mccollum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burch with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Burch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burch is working Mccollum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mccollum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Burch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Burch scoring with some ground and pound.
Burch passes into half guard.
Mccollum trying to control but Burch postures up.
#SUB#
Burch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Burch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mccollum has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emmett Burch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mccollum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mccollum fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Burch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mccollum scores with a nice body kick.
Burch blocks a leg kick.
Mccollum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mccollum.
Mccollum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mccollum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mccollum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mccollum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccollum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Burch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mccollum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burch misses with a shot to the body
and Mccollum counters with a left and a right that stings Burch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mccollum. #ES#
Burch throws Mccollum to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccollum misses with a series of wild punches.
Burch slips a jab and a cross from Mccollum.
Burch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mccollum.#TD#
Burch drives through with a takedown into Mccollum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Burch lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Burch drops back looking for a leg! Mccollum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mccollum manages to kick Burch off! Burch jumps back into Mccollum's guard.
Mccollum wants to get back to his feet but Burch passes into half guard.
Burch drops an elbow to the side of Mccollum's head. #SUB#
Burch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccollum sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Burch 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. #SUB#
Burch is working for a kimura but Mccollum is defending it quite comfortably.
Burch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mccollum defends it well.
Burch prevents Mccollum from improving his 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.
Mccollum is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura but Mccollum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burch to get the leverage. #SUB#
Burch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mccollum could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Burch has cracked it and Mccollum is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Burch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emmett Burch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Boss gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Boss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Burch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boss wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving.
Burch wants to sweep here but Boss controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch wants to stand and escape but Boss is having none of it.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss 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#
Burch pulls Boss in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Boss stands up and waves to Burch to follow him. #TD2#
Boss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burch is wriggling around but Boss manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Burch taking some punishment here, with Boss in his half guard. #T2#
Burch missing with punches from the bottom.
Burch tries to kick Boss off but Boss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boss is trying to control. Burch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burch is concentrating on defense, preventing Boss from advancing position.
Burch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boss.
Boss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burch is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
Boss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Burch tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Boss.#SUB2#
Boss moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burch has worked his arm free - good work by Burch!
Burch is holding Boss down, trying to stall.
Burch can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boss trying to control the position but Burch is working away.
Burch is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Burch really is a fat lump.
Burch struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Boss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Burch.
Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Boss is looking to clinch.
Emmett Burch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Boss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boss with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Burch isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boss stacks Burch on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch is not content to let Boss control the position. #T1##SU2#
Boss decides to stand back up.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Burch moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Boss pushes Burch up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Burch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Burch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burch misses with a double jab
and Boss counters with a series of strikes. Burch will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2##TD2#
Boss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Burch throws Boss to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Burch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burch pulls Boss in close to prevent any damage.
Burch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Burch can't keep his opponent in guard - Boss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Boss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burch sees it coming and defends easily.
Burch keeping control of the position.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burch is not content to let Boss control the position.
Burch has his hands clasped together around Boss's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Boss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burch won't allow Boss to pass to mount.
Boss slips a nice elbow through Burch's hands, connecting with Burch's forehead.
Burch tries to kick Boss off but Boss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boss stalling away here and it's allowed Burch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch has Boss pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boss moves in looking to clinch but Burch pushes him off.
Burch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burch throws a low kick but Boss avoids it.#TD2#
Boss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boss is trying to control. Burch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boss seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#ES#
Burch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss wants to clinch up but Burch keeps it at a distance.
Burch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Boss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burch controlling Boss's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Boss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Burch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully. #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.
Burch 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boss tries to clinch up but Burch circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boss avoiding damage.
Burch tries to pull guard but Boss won't allow it.
#T3##BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Boss does no damage. #TD2#
Boss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burch to the mat! Burch manages to get full guard.
Boss Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss throws a strike but Burch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burch stopping the sweep attempt from Boss.
Boss is trying to keep Burch in close.
Burch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Boss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Burch drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Burch off! Burch jumps back into Boss's guard. #SUB#
Burch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emmett Burch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss Boss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet.
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 Emmett Burch.
Well Boss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Boss!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jordan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burch's half guard.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Burch defending well.
Jordan wants to take a breather but Burch is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jordan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jordan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan prevents Burch from standing back up.
Burch trying to control from the bottom.
Burch is trying to stand up here but Jordan is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Burch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordan pulls his head out easily.
Burch is staying active underneath Jordan , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jordan prevents Burch from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burch.
#CL2#
Jordan clinches.
Burch can't break the clinch.
Burch wants to get back to striking at distance but Jordan won't allow it.
#TD2#
Jordan drags the fight down to the ground.
Burch throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordan working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Burch postures up and lands a big shot to Jordan 's brow.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burch postures up in Jordan 's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
Burch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burch wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Burch isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Jordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##TD2#
Jordan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jordan manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Burch throws Jordan to one side and escapes!
Burch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jordan wants to clinch up but Burch keeps it at a distance.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan , which made it look bad.
Burch shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan throws a big counter head kick but Burch avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Burch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Burch.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Burch.
Jamie Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Burch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Burch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan just leaning against Burch, taking a breather.
Burch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burch looking to throw knees to the head but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Burch has had enough of the clinch but Jordan keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emmett Burch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jordan lunges at Burch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burch's hand.
Jordan throws a front kick that sends Burch stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jordan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jordan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burch, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Burch looking to control.
Jordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burch is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Jordan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burch fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jordan instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burch circles away quickly and effectively.
Jordan throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Jordan throws a leg kick but Burch checks it.
Burch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Jordan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burch quickly recovers to half guard.
Burch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burch tries to roll over but Jordan keeps him under control.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burch is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Burch missing with punches from the bottom.
Burch tries to roll over but Jordan keeps him under control.
Burch wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jordan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan works Burch's body with a nice hook.
Jordan connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Burch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jordan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Burch to the mat. Burch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Burch kicks Jordan off and gets to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Jordan gets a double leg takedown into Burch's guard.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burch wants to stand up but Jordan is controlling him.
Burch pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Burch is keeping the position.
Jordan trying to control but Burch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jordan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burch fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Burch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jamie Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Burch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jordan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
Burch is controlling Jordan 's posture.#T1#
Burch continues to stall.
Jordan is working Burch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jordan won't allow Burch to get back to his feet.
Burch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jordan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jordan drops back looking for a leg! Burch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burch manages to kick Jordan off! Jordan jumps back into Burch's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burch controlling the position for now.
Burch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jamie Jordan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jordan is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jordan lands a nice short elbow.
Jordan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Burch works to full guard.
Burch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jordan is now in half guard.
Jordan slips a nice elbow through Burch's hands, connecting with Burch's forehead.
Burch wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
Jordan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Burch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burch is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burch tries to kick Jordan off but Jordan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jordan prevents Burch from improving his position.
Burch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jordan is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Jordan there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan works his way into full mount!
Jordan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burch is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Jordan !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Umary gets a takedown into half guard.
Burch controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Umary seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Burch has recovered full guard.
Umary won't allow Burch to sweep him here.
Burch trying to control the position.
Umary looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Umary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Umary passes Burch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burch is looking to improve his position.
Burch gets back to full guard.
Burch is looking to stand up but Umary isn't so interested in that idea.
Burch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umary manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burch throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Umary seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burch throws a strike but Umary rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burch keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass.
Umary is fighting to break Burch's control of his arms but Burch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burch wants to stand and escape but Umary is having none of it. #T3#
Burch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umary wants to pass the guard but Burch is keeping the position.
Burch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umary. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Burch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Umary to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burch is breathing heavily.
Umary wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving.
Umary has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burch is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Burch keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass.
Umary prevents Burch from getting back to his feet.
Burch really is a fat lump.
Umary trying to control but Burch is working from the bottom.
Burch pulls Umary in close to his closed guard and prevents Umary from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burch working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary prevents Burch from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaky Umary dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Umary fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burch to the ground. Umary is now in Burch's guard.
Burch looking to control.
#SU2#
Umary stands up from Burch's guard - Umary perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Umary shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burch is trying to defend but Umary finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
Umary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umary is breathing heavily.
Umary is looking to stall here but Burch recovers full guard. #T1#
Umary pushing down on Burch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burch trying to control from the bottom.
Burch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Umary is looking to pass Burch's guard but actually Burch recovers to full guard.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Burch looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Burch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Umary throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burch escapes and throws Umary's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Umary tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burch working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Burch is trying to get an arm triangle but Umary is defending well. #SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Umary has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Burch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Umary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umary can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Burch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Umary, who protects the arm well.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Burch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Umary closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burch did well to prevent Umary getting side control.
Burch keeping hold of Umary's head, controlling as best he can.
Burch gets back to full guard.
Burch wants to get back to his feet but Umary is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burch's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Umary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umary is keen to just control but Burch is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Umary looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Umary tries to pass to full mount but Burch defends it.
Burch is looking to escape.
Burch is trying to control but can't.
Burch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umary. #SUB2#
Umary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umary. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burch wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Burch looking to score a takedown here. Umary is defending well but Burch drives through and ends up in Umary's guard.
Burch works over Umary with some ground and pound from guard.
Burch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Burch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Umary is trying to keep Burch in close.
#SUB#
Burch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burch postures up and lands a big shot to Umary's brow. #SUB2#
Umary looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burch passes into half guard.
Umary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burch is trying to work for a kimura but Umary is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmett Burch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burch 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Burch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Play rushes Burch and presses him up against the cage.
Burch really is a fat lump.
A nice left hand lands by Play.
#BC#
Burch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burch throws a head kick that misses.
Burch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Play.
Burch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burch throws a leg kick that misses.
Play tries to counter with a clinch but Burch shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Burch gets tackled into the cage by Play. Play maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Play tries to break the clinch but Burch is controlling the position. #TD2#
Play decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Play controls Burch momentarily but Burch frees himself.
Play striking off his back but it's not causing Burch any problems.
Burch won't allow Play to sweep him here.
Play is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burch drops back looking for a leg! Play is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Play manages to kick Burch off! Burch jumps back into Play's guard.
Burch passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Burch is trying to work for a kimura but Play is defending well.
Play is trying to stand back up but Burch is controlling him
Play throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Play trying to control here.
Play is looking for a sweep. Burch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Burch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Play is just riding it out for now. Burch eventually gives up the hold.
Play trying to hold on to Burch's head to control him but Burch postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Play misses with a body shot.
Burch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Play gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Play lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burch is trying to pull guard but Play turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Play is defending well.#TD2#
Play gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Burch is not content to let Play control the position.
Play trying to control the pace.
Burch trying to control from the bottom.
Play trying to control from half guard but Burch is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Play 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stroke Play dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Play misses with a series of wild punches.
Burch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Play.
Play pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burch back to the cage. Play follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Play throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Burch gets a takedown into half guard.
Burch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Burch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Play has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##ES2#
Play pushes Burch off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Play moves into the clinch.
Burch is struggling to control the position.
Play holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Burch breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Play bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Burch trying his best to control but Play has mounted him.
Burch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Play throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burch is trying to control but can't.
Burch is holding on to half guard well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burch trying to control here.
Play seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Play is going to stand back up.
Play is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Burch is looking to escape.
Burch is looking to control Play's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burch avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Play shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Play is thwarting Burch's attempts to control the position.
Burch has his hands clasped together around Play's back. He's all about the action.
Burch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Play is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Play seems to be working for a kimura but Burch defends the submission attempt.
Burch gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stroke Play showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Play blocks the body kick.
Play tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Play misses with a double jab.
Burch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Play to counter with a crisp jab.
Play throws a right and a left that Burch avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Play!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Play lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burch circles away quickly and effectively.
Burch appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Play closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burch to the mat! Burch manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burch wants to get back to his feet but Play is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Play takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Burch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Burch seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Play manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Play is trying to keep Burch in close.
#T2#
Play is looking to stand up but Burch isn't so interested in that idea.
Burch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Burch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Play not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Play works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burch postures up.
Burch throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Play manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Burch is trying to keep Play in close.
Burch controlling Play's posture.
Play is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Play is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Play misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Play closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stroke Play comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Play has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stroke Play!
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