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Event:
D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Allen rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allen avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Burns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allen can't fight it off and eventually Burns manages to take the fight to the floor. Allen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Allen controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen looking to control.
Allen is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Allen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Allen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen tries to clinch but Burns moves away #TD2#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns. #SUB2#
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Allen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Allen to get to half guard.
#T2##SU#
Allen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Allen pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Allen avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Allen. #TD#
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Allen trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SU#
Allen gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burns enables Allen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns trying to control the position.
Allen wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get!
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Burns manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Burns postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Let's hope that Burns 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.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position. #SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Allen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get!
Allen is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Allen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.#T4#
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns prevents a body shot from Allen.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
#TD#
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Allen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Allen.
#T1#
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Allen pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Allen up against the cage.
Burns stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Allen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Allen decides to pull guard. #T2#
Allen trying to control the position.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Burns content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Allen has locked up a guillotine! Allen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burns is holding on here and Allen must be using up a lot of energy. Burns has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Allen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Allen!
Our winner, Barry Allen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
D43 Anderson v Hardy
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Peterson duly obliges.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peterson!
#CL2#
Burns pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burns.
#T1#
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Burns.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a left and a right that stings Burns. #TD2#
Burns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Burns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Burns looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage. #T3#
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Peterson to regain full guard.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns passes Peterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though. #SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well. #T4#
Burns wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Burns stops Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Peterson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Sam Peterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Peterson lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns has Peterson pressed against the cage, preventing Peterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns has Peterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson is trying to push Burns away but Burns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Burns prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Peterson tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peterson avoids it.
Burns tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson trying to control the position but instead, Burns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peterson into the cage.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Peterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Burns.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Peterson avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns misses with the combination.
Peterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Burns gets the takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Peterson is defending well. #SUB2#
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micheal Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peterson is trying to buck Burns off.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burns prevents Peterson from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Burns cracks Peterson with a big right hand but Peterson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.#SUB2#
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peterson, who protects the arm well.
Peterson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burns controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peterson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burns staying calm.
Peterson tries to escape but Burns is in control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns is staying tight to Peterson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micheal Burns.
I think Burns 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Micheal Burns!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Micheal Burns!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Micheal Burns!
Micheal Burns wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Micheal Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dux pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.
Dux avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Burns has hold of one of Dux's legs. Dux is fighting the takedown attempt but Burns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. #REVR#
Dux trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burns has passed into side control.
Burns throws an elbow but Dux slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Dux is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dux sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dux tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Burns.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
Burns throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Burns trying to control the position but Dux is working away. #T3#
Burns working away.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head. #T4#
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Burns is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns's coach down at Fight Club FC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Dux is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Dux tightens his grip and picks Burns up, before dumping him to the ground. Burns manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burns is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Burns has his foot on Dux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dux works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Dux to get to half guard.
Dux wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Dux wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns gets full guard.
Micheal Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Dux stands and steps away. Burns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Dux didn't expect that.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head. #SUB2#
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Dux is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Burns wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it. #SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dux gets full guard.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Dux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Dux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burns dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into Dux's guard.
Dux has Burns pulled in close to control his posture.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Dux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Burns dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Burns tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1##SUB2#
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Burns working the strikes but Dux uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns looks to land a strike but Dux avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux trying to control the position.
Burns postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dux is trying to push Burns off with his feet but Burns grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Dux's ankles and Dux is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Micheal Burns!
A victorious Micheal Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Brennan gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brennan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Brennan has wrist control.#T1#
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Brennan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brennan being controlled here, momentarily.
Brennan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brennan for as long as he can get away with.
Brennan wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burns stalling.
Burns'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.#T4#
Burns continues to stall.#ES2#
Brennan has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brennan looks to clinch #TD#
and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Brennan didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Brennan is out of range. #KD2#
Brennan lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Brennan takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Micheal Burns has been cut.#TD#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Burns is working for a kimura but Brennan is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Brennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brennan manages to avoid it.
Burns tries to work over Brennan's front leg with a kick but Brennan checks it. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns drives through and clinches with Brennan against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brennan throws an elbow but misses.
Burns avoids a wild elbow strike from Brennan.
Brennan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brennan misses with an elbow strike.
Brennan pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Burns turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burns manages to end up in side control.
Brennan seems a little lost for a moment, as Burns dominates the positioning.#T3#
More hug and hope from Burns.
Brennan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burns is controlling him well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brennan trying to remain calm as Burns controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brennan misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Brennan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Burns stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Brennan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micheal Burns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brennan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brennan avoids it.
Brennan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
Brennan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
Brennan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is pushing Brennan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brennan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brennan throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Brennan pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Brennan pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brennan misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns dodges an elbow strike from Brennan.
Brennan pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brennan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brennan throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brennan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Brennan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brennan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Burns tightens his grip and picks Brennan up, before dumping him to the ground. Brennan manages to land in guard.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Brennan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brennan throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns controls the position from side control.#T4#
Brennan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burns.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Brennan.
I think Brennan 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Brennan!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Micheal Burns and Barry Allen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micheal Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Allen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Allen
Burns is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Allen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Allen
Burns looking for a sweep but Allen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (7) Allen
Allen fails to take his opponent's back.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Allen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns can't escape the position.
Allen working for a guillotine from mount but Burns is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns wants to control but Allen is having none of it.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Burns can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Allen wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Allen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well.
Allen looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Allen
Allen keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Allen
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (12) Allen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working to tighten his grip on Burns's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Burns has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Allen is really squeezing tight and eventually Burns passes out! Allen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Allen!
After winning the bout, Barry Allen 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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