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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burks's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Burks has been cut.
Burks misses with a body shot.
Jatt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jatt cracks Burks with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Burks falls to his knees and Jatt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiaan Jatt!
After winning the bout, Jiaan Jatt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Burks with that takedown attempt.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Burks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Burks persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Burks has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor letting Burks take a breather here.#T1##BC#
Burks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burks throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Burks takes one to the chin there.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Burks misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Burks slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Burks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor looks winded!
Burks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Burks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for McGregor.#T2##CL#
Burks has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Burks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor avoiding damage as Burks throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burks.
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!
Burks avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Burks.
Burks scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burks.
Burks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Burks struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Burks stalling the fight.
Burks is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Burks has McGregor pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Burks.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor clobbers Burks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Burks rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Burks manages to break the clinch.
Burks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burks with a poor takedown
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. McGregor catches Burks right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Burks is rocked!
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Oh Burks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor drops Burks with a huge uppercut! Burks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McGregor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brigante tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Burks.
Burks trying to control.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but Burks has full control of the position and if anything, Brigante has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Burks trying to control momentarily.
Burks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brigante doesn't escape.
Brigante trying to get back to his feet but Burks is in full control for now.
Burks is riding his opponent, not letting Brigante buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brigante trying to get back to his feet but Burks is in full control for now. #T3#
Burks is riding his opponent, not letting Brigante buck him off.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but Burks has full control of the position and if anything, Brigante has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brigante.
Brigante staying busy and making it hard for Burks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but Burks has full control of the position and if anything, Brigante has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Burks biding his time, controlling Brigante.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burks wants to control the position but Brigante frees himself and scrambles - Burks manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burks throws a body punch but Brigante moves out of range.
Brigante tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brigante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burks somewhat.
Brigante tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burks has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks darts in looking for a takedown but Brigante gets double underhooks and turns Burks into the cage.
Brigante is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Burks rushes Brigante and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Burks is trying to stall.
Brigante prevents Burks from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Brigante has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Burks manages to escape to his feet.
Burks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brigante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burks somewhat.
Burks darts in looking for a takedown but Brigante gets double underhooks and turns Burks into the cage. #T2##TD#
Burks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brigante sprawls well initially but Burks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet.
Brigante is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brigante can do to turn this around?#CL#
Burks has closed the distance and engaged Brigante in a clinch.
#T3#
Burks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Burks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brigante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Burks clinches.
Brigante letting Burks take a breather here.
Burks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brigante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4##TD2#
Brigante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Brigante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burks! #REVR#
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet.
Burks laying and praying for a moment but Brigante takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brigante is trying to stand back up but Burks is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Burks scores with a takedown into Brigante's guard.
Burks looking to sit in guard and control but Brigante gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brigante wants to control from the top but Burks keeps moving.
Gordon Burks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brigante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brigante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burks is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Brigante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES#
Burks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Burks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brigante manages to avoid it.#TD#
Burks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brigante was covering up waiting for the punch and Burks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burks is standing up over Brigante. Brigante looks to escape but Burks dives into side control.
#REVB#
Brigante is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burks staying calm.#T3#
Brigante is trying to buck Burks off.
Burks just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet but Burks drags him back down.
Burks is looking to take a break and control but Brigante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burks misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Burks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Burks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Burks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Rickard.
Burks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rickard avoids it really well and circles away.
Burks shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rickard counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rickard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burks misses with a hook.
Burks fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burks checks it well. #CL#
Burks pushes Rickard up against the cage in a clinch.
Burks missing with knees to the body.
Come on Rickard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Rickard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Burks throws out a loose jab but Rickard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burks fails with the takedown.
Rickard throws a right hand that Burks ducks under and follows up with a left that Burks also avoids with ease.
Burks attempts a counter takedown but Rickard avoids it well and moves away.
Jonathan Rickard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickard with a jab.#TD2#
Burks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rickard throwing strikes but missing.
Rickard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burks can't keep his opponent in guard - Rickard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Rickard is working for a submission of some sort.
Rickard content to control rather than advance.
Rickard wants to stand but Burks 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.#T3#
Rickard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rickard not doing much here.
Rickard wants to stand up but Burks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Burks wants to control but Rickard is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rickard in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rickard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Burks defend it? Rickard steps over the head and cranks it - Burks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rickard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Rickard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Burks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoollans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burks scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Burks has been cut.
A jab from Hoollans finds it's way through Burks's defenses. #ROC2#
Burks is rocked!
Felix Hoollans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoollans weaves into range and cracks Burks right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burks goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hoollans is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Hoollans!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burks controlling the action here.
Moncada wants to get back to full guard but Burks has mounted him!
Moncada wants to control but Burks is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moncada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burks.
Moncada is in a horrible position here. Burks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Burks controlling the position easily from mount.
Moncada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moncada is looking to escape.
Moncada tries to lock up and control but Burks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moncada is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burks is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burks tries to control but Moncada wriggling away.
Burks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moncada is looking to escape. #SU#
Burks is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3##TD#
Burks drives through with a takedown into Moncada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moncada trying to control the position.
Burks trying to control the position from guard on top but Moncada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moncada is trying to control the position but Burks postures up. #T4#
Burks wants to control from the top but Moncada keeps moving.
Burks postures up.
Burks trying to control but Moncada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moncada throws a sloppy head kick and Burks moves out of range easily.
Burks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moncada avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Moncada shoots in and bounces Burks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Burks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burks tries to clinch but Moncada is having none of it. #CL2#
Moncada takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Burks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Moncada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burks misses with a punch to the body.
Burks struggles to land a body shot inside as Moncada controls his hands.
Moncada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moncada is trying to stall.
Moncada is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks stalls.
Moncada is looking to control Burks's arms but Burks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moncada has his back to the cage.
Burks wants to stall.
Burks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Burks has Moncada pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Moncada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Burks is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL2#
Burks gets tackled into the cage by Moncada. Moncada maintains the clinch.
Burks slows down the pace here.
Burks scores with a shoulder strike.
Burks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burks has Moncada pushed against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moncada is trying to push Burks away but Burks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moncada working aggressively here.
Burks wants to break free but Moncada has control.
Burks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Moncada works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Burks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moncada off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Moncada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burks to the ground. Moncada is now in Burks's guard.
Moncada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burks is keeping the position for now.
Moncada wants to control from the top but Burks keeps moving. #T3#
Moncada throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Burks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Moncada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burks sprawls well initially but Moncada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moncada stops Burks from getting back to his feet.
Moncada wants to free his trapped foot but Burks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Moncada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burks defends it well. #SUB2#
Moncada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Burks is staying active underneath Moncada, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Moncada is working for a submission of some sort.
Moncada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moncada tries to pass to full mount but Burks defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burks. #CL2#
Burks tries to keep at a distance but Moncada has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Burks manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Moncada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burks effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Moncada has clasped his hands together around Burks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Burks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burks stops Moncada from passing to mount. #T1#
Moncada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burks keeps working.
Moncada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moncada slows the pace down.
Moncada is looking to take a break and control but Burks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moncada tries to stand but Burks controls the position and pulls Moncada into his guard.
Burks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Moncada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moncada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burks keeping moving, preventing Moncada from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Moncada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burks shoots for a double leg takedown but Moncada sprawls well. He's pushed Burks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moncada misses with an uppercut. Burks saw that one coming.#TD2#
Moncada drives through with a takedown into Burks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moncada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burks is keeping the position for now.
Moncada looking to sit in guard and control but Burks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lucas Moncada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moncada controls Burks momentarily but Burks frees himself. #T4#
Burks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Moncada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burks passes into side control.
Burks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moncada can do to turn this around?
Moncada is trying to improve his position.
Gordon Burks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moncada pushes Burks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Moncada.
I think Burks 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Burks!
In defeat, Lucas Moncada stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my fans'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Burks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rome to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rome won't allow Burks to get back to his feet.
Rome trying to control but Burks is working from the bottom.
Burks has control of Rome's left arm, preventing Rome from doing any damage. #ES#
Burks manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rome manages to pull guard.
Burks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Burks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rome looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Burks is taking a breather. Rome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rome for as long as he can get away with.
Rome wants to sweep but Burks has passed to side control!
Rome tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Burks easily slips into full mount!
Burks content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burks content just to control the position here.
Burks'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.#SUB#
Burks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burks controlling from the full mount.
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.
Gordon Burks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rome has closed the distance and engaged Burks in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rome.#BC#
Burks manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rome feints and as Burks raises his hands in defense, Rome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Burks wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Rome takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burks avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burks.
Rome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Burks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burks is looking to control Rome's arms but Rome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burks has his back to the cage.
Rome is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Rome manages to pull guard.
Burks stays in close to Rome's body and controls the position.
Rome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burks 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome is trying to keep Burks in close.
Burks stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
Burks stays in close to Rome's body and controls the position.
Rome wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rome is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rome shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rome was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Burks throws Rome to one side and escapes!#T3##TD#
Burks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Burks is dominant here and he's now got Rome's back!
Burks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rome doesn't escape. #SUB#
Burks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burks biding his time, controlling Rome. #T4##SUB#
Burks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Burks is working for a rear naked choke. Rome is not defending it well and Burks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rome refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rome's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gordon Burks!
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