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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1# Burdoch tries to clinch but Knee moves out of range. Burdoch tries to clinch up but Knee circles away and keeps his distance. Burdoch backing away here, and Knee unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Knee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burdoch tries to close the distance and clinch but Knee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A solid leg kick lands there for Knee.
Knee throws a sloppy head kick and Burdoch moves out of range easily. Knee throws a half hearted mid kick. Knee tries a head kick but it misses.
Knee misses with a straight right. Burdoch tries to clinch up. Burdoch tries to clinch but Knee is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Burdoch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Burdoch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burdoch blocks a jab. Burdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Knee circles away.
Burdoch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knee. Burdoch avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Knee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Burdoch forces Knee back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Burdoch lands a nice knee to the body. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Knee tries to pull guard but Burdoch holds him up against the cage and eventually Knee drops back down to his feet.
Knee is looking to break free of the clinch but Burdoch has double underhooks. #TD2# Knee pulls guard successfully.
Knee working a defensive guard but Burdoch passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Knee looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Knee looks winded! Knee is looking to improve his position.
Knee trying to control from the bottom.
Burdoch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knee can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Knee looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Knee is trying to control but can't.
Knee wants to control but Burdoch passes into side.
Burdoch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knee's legs. You can see the frustration on Knee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Knee tries to buck Burdoch off but Burdoch is having none of it. Burdoch takes a little break here. Knee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Burdoch working away.#T3# Knee trying his best to control but Burdoch has mounted him. Knee is trying to reverse the position but instead Burdoch has taken his back - oops! Knee breaks Burdoch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Knee with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burdoch controlling Knee's posture. Burdoch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Knee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Knee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Burdoch pulls Knee in to control the position. Knee trying to control but Burdoch is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Right Knee dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Knee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knee circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Knee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Knee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Right Knee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burdoch blocks a head kick by Knee.
A clash of legs there as Burdoch blocks the low kick. Burdoch fails in his attempt to clinch. Burdoch blocks a head kick by Knee.
Knee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burdoch. Knee tries to land a leg kick but Burdoch saw it coming and moves away.
Knee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Burdoch tries to clinch up. Knee tries to land a front kick but Burdoch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burdoch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Knee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. The fight stays on the outside here - Burdoch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knee misses with a low kick as Burdoch jumps back. Burdoch blocks a head kick by Knee.
Knee throws a head kick but Burdoch moves out of range.
Knee is breathing heavily.#T1# Knee misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Knee. Burdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Knee circles away.
Burdoch is looking to clinch but Knee is avoiding it.
Burdoch backing away here, and Knee unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Knee tries to work over Burdoch's front leg with a kick but Burdoch checks it. Knee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A head kick misses from Knee. Burdoch is looking to clinch but Knee is avoiding it.
Burdoch is looking to clinch but Knee is avoiding it.
Knee tries to work over Burdoch's front leg with a kick but Burdoch checks it. Burdoch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Burdoch moves into the clinch. Burdoch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. Burdoch stalling against the cage.
Burdoch has Knee pushed against the cage. Burdoch misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Knee throws a head punch that misses. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Knee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burdoch looking to stall.
Burdoch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burdoch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Knee pulls Burdoch into guard.
#SUB2# Knee working for submissions but it's allowed Burdoch to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Knee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burdoch pulls his head out easily. Burdoch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Burdoch is thwarting Knee's attempts to control the position. Burdoch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Knee trying to hold on to Burdoch's head to control him but Burdoch postures up.
Knee wants to get back to full guard but Burdoch has mounted him! Burdoch controlling his opponent. Knee is working to get back to half guard.
Knee tries to hold on but Burdoch pushes him away. #T4# Knee is trying to escape the mount.
Knee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Knee won't allow Burdoch to pass to mount. Burdoch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Knee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burdoch is working away from the top position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Right Knee will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Knee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burdoch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Knee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Burdoch wants to clinch up but Knee keeps it at a distance. Burdoch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnee. Burdoch tries to close the distance and clinch but Knee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Burdoch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnee. Right Knee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Trevor Burdoch has been cut. Burdoch blocks a head kick by Knee.
Knee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knee! But no joy. Burdoch blocks a head kick by Knee.
Burdoch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burdoch tries to close the distance and clinch but Knee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Burdoch fails in his attempt to clinch. Knee tries a head kick but it misses.
Knee loads up on a big right hand but Burdoch slips the punch. Knee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Burdoch tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Burdoch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knee throws a head kick that misses. Knee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knee throws a big counter head kick but Burdoch avoids it with no problem. Knee keeps the fight on the outside. Burdoch wants to clinch. Burdoch blocks a head kick by Knee.
Burdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Knee circles away.
Knee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burdoch moves in looking to clinch but Knee pushes him off. Burdoch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnee. Knee swats away the attempt to clinch by Burdoch. Burdoch avoids the head kick by Knee.
Burdoch checks a leg kick.#CL# Burdoch clinches. #T2# Burdoch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knee can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Knee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Burdoch avoids the head kick by Knee.
Burdoch tries to clinch there but Knee circles away.
Burdoch tries to close the distance and clinch but Knee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Burdoch is looking to clinch. Burdoch slips under a jab. Burdoch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Burdoch wants to clinch up but Knee keeps it at a distance. Knee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Burdoch is looking to clinch but Knee is avoiding it.
#CL# Burdoch instigates a clinch. Knee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knee is trying to force a seperation but Burdoch has the dominant position. Burdoch has Knee pressed against the cage, preventing Knee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burdoch misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Burdoch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Burdoch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knee blocks it with crossed arms. Knee working aggressively here.
Knee throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdoch. Knee struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdoch controls his hands.
Burdoch trying to stall but Knee improves his position.
Knee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burdoch just stands there and leans against the cage. Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Knee is blocking nicely.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Knee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Burdoch wants to clinch. Burdoch tries to clinch but Knee is having none of it. Knee tries a quick counter leg kick but Burdoch is wise to it. Knee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Burdoch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Burdoch tries to clinch up but Knee circles away and keeps his distance. Burdoch is looking to clinch but Knee is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burdoch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Burdoch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Right Knee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Knee throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Burdoch closes the distance and clinches. Knee working aggressively here.
Burdoch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burdoch looking to stall.
Knee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Knee is blocking nicely.
Trevor Burdoch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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! Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Right Knee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Knee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Right Knee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Himnough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Himnough sets himself, and Burdoch steps forward looking for the clinch! Himnough avoids it this time. Himnough is breathing heavily. Himnough throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Himnough misses with a hook. Himnough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burdoch sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Himnough misses. #CL2# Burdoch clinches with his opponent.
Burdoch landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# Chase Himnough's cut is getting worse. Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Himnough's face.
Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Burdoch to work.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
#T1# Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Burdoch landing knees to the head.
Burdoch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Himnough blocks it with crossed arms. Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Burdoch is struggling to control the position. Himnough can't find room to land a body shot as Burdoch controls the action.
A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Burdoch stalls. Himnough tries to throw a body punch but Burdoch avoids it by throwing Himnough back against the cage. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Burdoch throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Himnough blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Himnough tries to throw a body punch but Burdoch avoids it by throwing Himnough back against the cage. Burdoch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burdoch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burdoch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Himnough lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Burdoch lands a nice knee to the body. Burdoch landing knees to the head.
Himnough misses with the head strike.
Himnough looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Himnough. Burdoch has Himnough pressed against the cage.
Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Himnough can't find room to land a body shot as Burdoch controls the action.
#T3# Himnough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Himnough wants to stall.
Burdoch effectively controlling the action here. Himnough misses with the head strike.
Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Himnough is blocking nicely.
Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Himnough's face.
Burdoch keeps control of Himnough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Himnough's face.
Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burdoch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Himnough misses with a body punch.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
#T4# Himnough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Himnough avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Burdoch landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Himnough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Himnough dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Himnough scores with a shot to the side of Burdoch's head. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Himnough takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Himnough misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burdoch dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chase Himnough's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Burdoch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Himnough's efforts to push away. Burdoch lands a good knee to the midsection. Himnough won't want to take too many of those. Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Burdoch controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Himnough. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Himnough takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Himnough tries to work over Burdoch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Himnough blocking some punches.
#T1# Burdoch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burdoch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Himnough in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Burdoch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Himnough misses with a hook from the clinch. Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burdoch.
Himnough has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Burdoch tries a knee to the head but Himnough blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Burdoch.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Himnough takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch blocks an uppercut.
Himnough is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burdoch is keeping busy.#T2# Burdoch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Himnough takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Himnough misses with some punches.
Himnough misses with some punches.
Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Himnough throws a head punch that misses. Burdoch blocks a body shot from Himnough. Burdoch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Himnough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burdoch stalling.
#T3# Burdoch throws a head punch that misses. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Himnough has a couple of punches blocked by Burdoch.
Burdoch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Himnough fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Himnough fails to land. Himnough takes a knee right on the jaw!
Himnough tries a body shot but Burdoch blocks it.
Burdoch just leaning against Himnough, taking a breather. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Himnough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Himnough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Burdoch lands a knee to the body.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Himnough is trying to force a seperation but Burdoch has the dominant position. Himnough letting Burdoch take a breather here. Himnough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burdoch blocks an uppercut.
Himnough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Himnough being controlled against the cage. Burdoch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burdoch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chase Himnough's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Himnough throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burdoch on the side of the head. #CL2# Burdoch has closed the distance and engaged Himnough in a clinch.
Himnough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Himnough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burdoch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Burdoch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Burdoch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Himnough has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Burdoch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Burdoch has Himnough pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Burdoch's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burdoch blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Burdoch has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Come on Burdoch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Burdoch leaning against his opponent.
Himnough tries to throw a body punch but Burdoch avoids it by throwing Himnough back against the cage. Burdoch landing knees to the head.
Himnough is looking to control Burdoch's arms but Burdoch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Himnough has his back to the cage. #T2# Himnough is looking to control Burdoch's arms but Burdoch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Himnough has his back to the cage. Himnough seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Burdoch is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Burdoch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burdoch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Himnough blocks it with crossed arms. Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
Himnough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Himnough takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Himnough has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. Himnough misses with the head strike.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Himnough is blocking nicely.
Burdoch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Burdoch looking to stall.
Burdoch effectively controlling the action here. Himnough swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdoch uses good head movement to avoid it. Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burdoch working Himnough over with knees to the body. Burdoch blocks a body shot from Himnough. Himnough is working Burdoch over against the cage. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but Himnough blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Burdoch.
#T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Himnough misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Himnough fails to land. Burdoch misses with a short punch on the inside. Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Himnough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Himnough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Himnough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Himnough's face.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Chase Himnough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trevor Burdoch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Burdoch lands a good knee to the midsection. Himnough won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight! Trevor Burdoch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Burdoch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burdoch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1# Bowman moves in looking to clinch but Burdoch pushes him off. Trevor Burdoch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bowman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Bowman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burdoch did well to prevent Bowman getting side control. Bowman wants to free his trapped foot but Burdoch is holding on for dear life with his legs. Well, if Bowman 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.
Burdoch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bowman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1# Let's hope that Bowman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Burdoch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.#SUB2# Bowman is trying to work for a kimura but Burdoch is defending well.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burdoch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Burdoch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bowman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bowman trying to pass the guard but Burdoch 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. Burdoch is looking for a sweep. Bowman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Burdoch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowman. Still in half guard, Bowman seems content to control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bowman has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Burdoch counters by clinching up. Burdoch is stalling here.
Burdoch crunches a lovely knee into Bowman's ribcage.#T3# Burdoch looking to stall.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Burdoch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Burdoch lands a nice uppercut. Burdoch is pressed up against the cage. Bowman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burdoch down to the mat. Burdoch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bowman doesn't manage to clinch there - Burdoch circles away.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Trevor Burdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Bowman.#TD2# Bowman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bowman is controlling the pace.
#T4# Bowman throwing shots but Burdoch is blocking nicely. Burdoch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burdoch tries to get out of the position. Burdoch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bowman. Bowman slows the pace down in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bowman tries to stand but his arm is trapped. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Bowman will probably get the nod. 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# Bowman tries to score with a low kick but Burdoch moves his leg out of the way. Bowman tries for a takedown but Burdoch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Burdoch moves into range and clinches up with Bowman. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Burdoch tries a knee to the head but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but Burdoch has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Burdoch. The referee is keeping an eye on Burdoch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bowman is trying to force a seperation but Burdoch has the dominant position. Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burdoch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowman struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdoch controls his hands.
Bowman jumps guard but Burdoch stands there with Bowman around his waist. Bowman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Burdoch lands a hook to the side of the head. Trevor Burdoch has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Burdoch scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bowman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burdoch walks away with a smile on his face. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Trevor Burdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Bowman.#CL# Burdoch takes the fight into the clinch. Burdoch landing knees to the head.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Bowman tries to pull guard but Burdoch forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bowman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burdoch smiles and moves away.
Burdoch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt. Burdoch closes the distance but Bowman moves to the side #TD2# and Bowman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Bowman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bowman is stalling in the full guard. Bowman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bowman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bowman is continuing to stall.#T3# Bowman pushes down on Burdoch's leg and manages to get into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bowman sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bowman wants to stand up but Burdoch is controlling the position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bowman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burdoch is fending him off so far but Bowman persists. Nope, Burdoch circles away and we're back to standing. Bowman fails with the takedown. Bowman goes for a double leg but Burdoch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burdoch continues to drive forward. Bowman with a poor takedown #CL# and Burdoch counters by moving into the clinch. Bowman is trying to pull guard but Burdoch has him pressed against the cage. Burdoch lands a nice uppercut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch crunches a lovely knee into Bowman's ribcage. Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Burdoch avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burdoch dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bowman dives in and grabs Burdoch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burdoch pushes down on Bowman's head and hops out.#CL# Burdoch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bowman wants to get back to striking at distance but Burdoch won't allow it.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burdoch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bowman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burdoch walks away with a smile on his face. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bowman gets a double leg takedown into Burdoch's guard. Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Burdoch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bowman controls the pace. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bowman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bowman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bowman passes into half guard. Nate Bowman has got the better of the ground game so far. Bowman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bowman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bowman wants to stand but Burdoch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bowman is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Bowman 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.
Bowman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The fight stays on the outside here - Burdoch looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Trevor Burdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Bowman.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Bowman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burdoch's guard. Bowman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burdoch's guard. Bowman not doing much here.
#SUB2# Bowman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bowman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Nate Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bowman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Bowman!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 645 Round 2
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1# Longmire looks to land a right hand but Burdoch moved out of range. Burdoch ducks under a wild hook from Longmire. Longmire throws a shot from downtown. Burdoch moves away and avoids it. Burdoch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longmire. Nice uppercut lands for Longmire. That snapped Burdoch's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Trevor Burdoch has been cut.#CL# Burdoch clinches. Longmire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burdoch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Longmire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Longmire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch blocks a body shot from Longmire. Longmire lands with a right to the head. Longmire misses with a body punch.
Longmire tries to stall but Burdoch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longmire scores with a nice hook to the head. Longmire misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Longmire misses with a hook from the clinch. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Longmire throws a head punch that misses. Longmire throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdoch. #T1# Burdoch blocking some punches.
Burdoch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Longmire misses with the head strike.
Burdoch lands a knee to the body.
Longmire lands a body punch. Longmire working aggressively here.
Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch working aggressively here.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. A head punch on the inside from Longmire fails to land. Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longmire. Longmire takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burdoch scores a nice knee to the body.
Longmire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Longmire tries a body shot but Burdoch blocks it.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burdoch tries a knee to the head but Longmire blocks it.
Burdoch is breathing heavily. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burdoch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Longmire lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. Longmire scores with a shot to the side of Burdoch's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. Longmire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burdoch misses with a knee to the head. Longmire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longmire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burdoch's elbow. Burdoch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longmire is working Burdoch over against the cage.#T3# Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Longmire scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. Longmire working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Longmire misses with a hook from the clinch. Burdoch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Longmire lands with a light punch inside. Longmire has had enough of the clinch but Burdoch keeps him there for the moment. Longmire misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Longmire. A shot in the inside from Longmire. Longmire looking to stall.
Longmire scores with a nice hook to the head. Longmire lands a hook that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. #T4# Longmire misses with a short punch on the inside. Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
Burdoch misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Longmire working some nice short punches in the clinch. Longmire tries to throw a body punch but Burdoch avoids it by throwing Longmire back against the cage. A short right from Longmire on the inside. Burdoch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Longmire leaning his opponent against the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Longmire misses with some punches.
Longmire lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Longmire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Longmire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longmire. Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longmire is leaning against Burdoch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Longmire will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Trevor Burdoch's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Longmire misses with a wild combination.
Longmire misses with a straight right. Burdoch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Longmire is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Longmire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burdoch under the eye. Longmire looks to land a combination. Burdoch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Burdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Longmire circles away.
Burdoch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longmire paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burdoch moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Longmire gets tackled into the cage by Burdoch. Burdoch maintains the clinch. Longmire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch landing knees to the head.
Longmire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burdoch is keeping busy. Longmire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burdoch. Longmire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Longmire lands with a short head shot on the inside. Longmire misses with a short punch on the inside. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Longmire scores with an uppercut up the middle. Burdoch blocking some punches.
Longmire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Longmire lands a body shot. Longmire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longmire throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdoch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longmire. Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longmire. A shot in the inside from Longmire. Longmire throws a head punch that misses. Burdoch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Longmire. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burdoch tries a knee to the head but Longmire blocks it.
Longmire wants to stall.
Longmire misses with a hook from the clinch. Longmire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burdoch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Longmire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Trevor Burdoch has scored more points in the clinch so far. Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longmire lands a hook that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Longmire is trying to break free. A short uppercut from Longmire. Longmire lands a body shot. Longmire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longmire working aggressively here.
Longmire can't find room to land a body shot as Burdoch controls the action.
Longmire misses with some punches.
Longmire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Longmire tries to throw a body punch but Burdoch avoids it by throwing Longmire back against the cage. Longmire misses with a hook from the clinch. Burdoch throws a head punch that misses. Longmire is struggling to control the position. Burdoch blocking some punches.
Longmire lands with a left to the head. Longmire lands a hook that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Longmire gets through Burdoch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Longmire has a couple of punches blocked by Burdoch.
Longmire struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdoch controls his hands.
Longmire misses with a punch on the inside.
Burdoch blocks an uppercut.
Burdoch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longmire blocks it with crossed arms. Burdoch prevents Longmire from breaking the clinch. Longmire misses with a body punch.
Longmire lands a shoulder strike. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longmire. Longmire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longmire throws a head punch that misses. Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Longmire. Burdoch trying to land knees to the body.
Longmire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Longmire lands with a right to the head. Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longmire's face.
Longmire misses with the head strike.
A short left from Longmire. Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Longmire is blocking nicely.
Longmire gets through Burdoch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Burdoch misses with a knee to the head. Longmire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Longmire lands a hook that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Burdoch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Longmire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Trevor Burdoch's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Longmire connects with a body shot. A slow jab from Longmire misses its intended target. Longmire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Longmire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdoch tries to clinch but Longmire moves out of range. Burdoch tries to move into range but Longmire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Burdoch is looking to clinch but Longmire is avoiding it.
It seemed like Longmire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Longmire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Burdoch blocks a jab. A jab from Longmire misses. Burdoch blocks a jab. As Longmire tries to get set, Burdoch tries to push him back and clinch up but Longmire manages to avoid the attempt. Burdoch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longmire throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Longmire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jake Longmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Longmire lands a nice shot to the body.
Burdoch moves out of range as Longmire strikes. Longmire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Longmire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longmire circles away from the clinch attempt and Longmire counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL# Burdoch instigates a clinch. Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longmire's face.
Longmire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burdoch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Burdoch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Longmire struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdoch controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Burdoch crunches a lovely knee into Longmire's ribcage. Longmire has a couple of punches blocked by Burdoch.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Longmire lands on the inside with an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Longmire. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Longmire digs a right hand underneath Burdoch's ribcage. Burdoch let out a lung full of air as it connected. Longmire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Longmire lands a right hand. Longmire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Longmire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longmire is looking to break free of the clinch but Burdoch has double underhooks. Longmire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Longmire can't break the clinch.
Longmire throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdoch. Longmire working aggressively here.
Longmire is looking to break free of the clinch but Burdoch has double underhooks. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Longmire misses with some punches.
Longmire gets through Burdoch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Longmire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longmire wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# Longmire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Longmire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longmire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Longmire throws a head punch that misses. Burdoch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longmire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longmire lands on the inside with an uppercut. Longmire struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdoch controls his hands.
Longmire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burdoch is keeping busy. Longmire misses with a short punch on the inside. Burdoch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longmire lands a hook to the side of the head. Longmire misses with a hook from the clinch. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but Longmire blocks with his arms.
Burdoch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Longmire swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdoch uses good head movement to avoid it. Longmire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burdoch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longmire blocks it with crossed arms. Longmire trying to stall but Burdoch improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Longmire as the two fighters clinch.
Longmire swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdoch uses good head movement to avoid it. Longmire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Longmire working aggressively here.
Longmire managing to block the knees to the body from Burdoch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Burdoch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longmire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burdoch has him pressed against the cage. Longmire lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longmire. Trevor Burdoch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Longmire misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Longmire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Longmire 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 James Glass scores the fight for Jake Longmire! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jake Longmire! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jake Longmire!
Jake Longmire wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 645 Round 1
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Burdoch. Hatfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hatfield lands with a kick to the temple. Burdoch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jeff Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Burdoch moves out of range easily. #CL2# Burdoch drives through and clinches with Hatfield against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hatfield. Burdoch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hatfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Burdoch has double underhooks. Burdoch lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Jeff Hatfield has been cut. A head punch on the inside from Hatfield fails to land. #TD# Hatfield manages to pull guard.
Burdoch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Hatfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burdoch defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hatfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Hatfield trying to keep a closed guard but Burdoch is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Hatfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burdoch defends well.#SUB# Hatfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hatfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Hatfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burdoch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burdoch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burdoch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Hatfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Hatfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burdoch escapes and throws Hatfield's legs to the side, diving into side control! Hatfield gets back to half guard. Burdoch wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position. #T3##SUB# Hatfield actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hatfield is trying to control but can't.
Burdoch not doing much here.
Hatfield won't allow Burdoch to pass to mount. Hatfield trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Hatfield looking for submissions off his back. Burdoch is trying to control. Hatfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Burdoch clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Burdoch leaning his opponent against the cage. Burdoch misses with a knee to the head. Burdoch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Hatfield has Burdoch pressed against the cage.
#BC# Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burdoch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Burdoch does a little dance to reset his feet. Burdoch fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Jeff Hatfield will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jeff Hatfield's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A head kick misses from Hatfield. Hatfield takes a swing at Burdoch's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Burdoch moves into the clinch successfully.
Hatfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burdoch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Burdoch landing knees to the head.
Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Hatfield working aggressively here.
Hatfield jumps guard but Burdoch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hatfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdoch uses good head movement to avoid it. Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Hatfield fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hatfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hatfield working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdoch. Burdoch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hatfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Burdoch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hatfield's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Burdoch working Hatfield over with knees to the body. Burdoch leaning his opponent against the cage. Burdoch landing knees to the body.
Hatfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burdoch blocking some punches.
Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Burdoch misses with a knee to the head. Hatfield misses with some punches.
Hatfield tries to circle away but Burdoch has him pinned against the cage. Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but Hatfield blocks with his arms.
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdoch. Hatfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch. Burdoch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hatfield's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Burdoch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage. Trevor Burdoch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hatfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Burdoch.
Burdoch blocking some punches.
Burdoch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burdoch connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Burdoch.
Burdoch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hatfield avoids it.#T3# Burdoch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatfield is keeping busy. The referee is keeping an eye on Hatfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD# Hatfield pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Hatfield is looking for a triangle but Burdoch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burdoch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burdoch defends well.#SUB# Hatfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Burdoch postures up.
#SUB# Hatfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burdoch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Burdoch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Hatfield wants to control but Burdoch passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Hatfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hatfield tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burdoch has advanced to mount. Uh oh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burdoch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jeff Hatfield's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Burdoch clinches. Burdoch blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Burdoch.
Burdoch lands a knee to the body.
Burdoch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hatfield is looking to control Burdoch's arms but Burdoch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatfield has his back to the cage. Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Burdoch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burdoch with a knee to the head.
Burdoch working Hatfield over with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Hatfield is blocking nicely.
Burdoch tries a knee to the head but Hatfield blocks it.
#T1# Hatfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burdoch smiles and moves away.
Hatfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Burdoch in the body. Hatfield looks to land a body kick but Burdoch moved away. Burdoch wants to counter the offense by Hatfield and move into the clinch position. Hatfield digs a good body shot into Burdoch's ribs. Burdoch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# Burdoch instigates a clinch. Burdoch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Burdoch clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burdoch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Burdoch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Burdoch is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Hatfield fails to land. Hatfield jumps guard but Burdoch stands there with Hatfield around his waist. Hatfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hatfield is trying to push Burdoch away but Burdoch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hatfield jumps guard but Burdoch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hatfield is looking for a takedown. Burdoch scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burdoch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burdoch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burdoch. Hatfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. A short right from Hatfield on the inside. #T3# Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burdoch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hatfield's face.
A knee to the head by Burdoch.
Hatfield lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hatfield lands a hook to the side of the head. Hatfield throws a head punch that misses. Hatfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burdoch up against the cage. Burdoch blocking some punches.
Burdoch is looking to control Hatfield's arms but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burdoch has his back to the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatfield. Burdoch tries to land a knee to the head but Hatfield blocks with his arms.
Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Burdoch backwards. Burdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Hatfield is blocking nicely.
#T4# Burdoch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Hatfield pulls guard. Trevor Burdoch has got the better of the ground game so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hatfield working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Hatfield working for a triangle but Burdoch defends it easily.
Burdoch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Hatfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jeff Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trevor Burdoch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Hatfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burdoch defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Trevor Burdoch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Burdoch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Trevor Burdoch! Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Trevor Burdoch! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Trevor Burdoch!
Trevor Burdoch wins by unanimous decision!
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