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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Burgam tries to sprawl but Surov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Surov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burgam is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burgam is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Surov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgam sees it coming and defends easily.
Surov looks winded!
Surov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam trying to hold on to Surov's head to control him but Surov postures up.
Burgam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Surov seems to be working for a kimura but Burgam defends the submission attempt.
Surov prevents Burgam from standing back up.
Surov is thwarting Burgam's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burgam is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burgam misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Surov content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgam gets back to full guard.
Surov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Surov slaps away a takedown attempt from Burgam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burgam shoots in looking for a takedown. Surov tries to sprawl out of it but Burgam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Surov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burgam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A good leg kick by Surov.
Surov connects with a body shot that sends Burgam's belly button to the back.
Burgam fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamdak Burgam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Surov swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgam.#TD#
Burgam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Surov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Burgam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Surov, who protects the arm well.
Burgam is trying to ground and pound but Surov uses the momentary lack of control by Burgam to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam wants to control but Surov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Surov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burgam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Surov trying to keep a closed guard but Burgam is proving a slippery customer.
Burgam throwing strikes but missing.
Surov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Surov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burgam wants to control from the top but Surov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burgam looks for a takedown but Surov sprawls well.
Burgam shoots in but no luck this time.
Surov stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgam. Burgam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamdak Burgam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Surov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burgam's guard.
Surov is standing up over Burgam. Burgam looks to escape but Surov dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Surov in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Burgam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surov scoring with punches from side control.
Surov controls the position.
Burgam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Surov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burgam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Surov on the ground.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Burgam is trying to control Surov's posture but Surov avoids it.
Surov is chipping away with strikes.
Burgam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Surov controls the position.
Burgam takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Surov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Surov cracks Burgam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burgam tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgam needs to keep his hands up - Surov had a free shot at his head there.
Surov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burgam's head backwards.
Surov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Surov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burgam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Surov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Surov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burgam's head.
Surov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burgam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Surov pushing down on Burgam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Surov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burgam is trying to maintain the position but Surov is very close to passing his half guard.
Alexei Surov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surov works his way into side control.
Surov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burgam wants to control but Surov postures up.#T3#
Surov happy to just control the position for now.
Surov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Surov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Surov working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burgam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Surov scores with a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgam needs to keep his hands up - Surov had a free shot at his head there.
Burgam tries to clinch but Surov moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Surov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Surov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Alexei Surov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Burgam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burgam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Riggs pulls guard successfully.
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.
Riggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Burgam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riggs tries to roll over but Burgam keeps him under control.
Burgam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs tries to get to full guard but Burgam has control of the leg.
Burgam trying to control from half guard but Riggs is working away.
Riggs is looking to control Burgam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riggs avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam working Riggs over with strikes.
Burgam stops Riggs from getting back to his feet.
Riggs tries to roll over but Burgam keeps him under control.
Burgam winds up and cracks Riggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Riggs controlling the position well.
Riggs moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Riggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riggs is trying to keep Burgam in close.
Burgam looking to pass the guard.
Burgam works over Riggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Burgam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Burgam trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom. #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.
Burgam throws a big elbow that misses.
Burgam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riggs is trying to keep Burgam in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riggs throws a leg kick but Burgam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riggs darts in looking for a takedown but Burgam gets double underhooks and turns Riggs into the cage. #T3##TD2#
Burgam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riggs quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burgam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Burgam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Burgam trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Burgam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riggs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Burgam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burgam lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Burgam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgam is pushing down on Riggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Burgam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burgam working Riggs over with strikes.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Burgam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burgam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burgam working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burgam is trying to control. Riggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riggs trying to hold on to Burgam's head to control him but Burgam postures up.
Burgam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Burgam is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamdak Burgam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burgam dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Burgam's head and hops out.
Riggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burgam. #TD#
Riggs gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Burgam throws Riggs to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patricia Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamdak Burgam.#CL2#
Burgam moves into the clinch.
Burgam is breathing heavily.#T1#
Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burgam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riggs blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Burgam looks to score with a jab to the body but Riggs is just out of range.#TD2#
Burgam gets a takedown into half guard.
Riggs is looking to improve his position.
Burgam is thwarting Riggs's attempts to control the position.
Burgam is keen to just control but Riggs is a slippery customer.#T2#
Riggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burgam controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Burgam is working for a submission of some sort.
Burgam prevents Riggs from improving his position.
Riggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burgam is working away from the top position though.
Riggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riggs gets back to full guard.
Burgam wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving. #T3#
Riggs pulls Burgam in to control the position.
Riggs is trying to keep Burgam in close.
Riggs seems keen to control Burgam's posture.
Riggs working a defensive guard here.
Burgam tries to stand but Riggs is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burgam with a poor takedown
and Riggs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burgam really felt that one!
Both fighters circling a little - Riggs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Burgam rushes Riggs and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Burgam wants to take the fight to the mat but Riggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burgam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riggs effectively controlling the action here.
Riggs is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Burgam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riggs trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgam controlling the action here.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Burgam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamdak Burgam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggs is defended easily by Burgam.#TD2#
Burgam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Burgam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam goes for a double leg but Riggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riggs continues to drive forward.
Riggs closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Burgam counters with a shoot takedown. Riggs fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Riggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burgam defends it easily.
Riggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riggs seems keen to control Burgam's posture.
Riggs looking to control.
#T2#
Burgam trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgam 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.
Burgam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burgam content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burgam wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burgam misses with a takedown
and Riggs counters with a left and a right that stings Burgam. #T3#
Riggs lands a front kick.#CL2#
Burgam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burgam is working for takedown but Riggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patricia Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamdak Burgam.
Riggs tries to circle away but Burgam has him pinned against the cage.
Riggs is trying to force a seperation but Burgam has the dominant position.
Riggs is trying to push Burgam away but Burgam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Riggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgam blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Patricia Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Burgam looks for a takedown but Riggs sprawls well.
Riggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riggs throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Riggs misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs tries to bum rush Burgam with a series of wild strikes but Burgam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patricia Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamdak Burgam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patricia Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgam 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamdak Burgam!
After the fight, Hamdak Burgam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mcclain gets a takedown into half guard.
Burgam is doing well to control the position and prevent Mcclain from advancing to side control.
Burgam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burgam wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcclain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcclain's back!
Mcclain tries to escape the position.
#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Burgam looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Burgam looking for the choke but no joy.
Burgam missing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Burgam lands a shot to the body.
Mcclain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burgam misses with an elbow to the head. #ES#
Mcclain manages to stand up with Burgam still on his back. Eventually Burgam drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Mcclain throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgam with a poor takedown
and Mcclain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Mcclain wants to clinch but Burgam slips to the side#TD2#
and Burgam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burgam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcclain wants to control but Burgam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Burgam stands up from half guard. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Burgam or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcclain, which made it look bad.
Mcclain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgam but Burgam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcclain sets himself, and Burgam steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcclain avoids it this time.
Mcclain is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Burgam has closed the distance and engaged Mcclain in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Burgam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamdak Burgam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mcclain tries to keep at a distance but Burgam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burgam is struggling to control the position.
Burgam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burgam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcclain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Burgam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcclain uses from the top position.
Burgam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burgam is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The adventures of Burgam the control monster continue. Boring.
Burgam has a closed guard, preventing Mcclain from standing up.
Burgam wants to sweep here but Mcclain controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcclain with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcclain misses with an uppercut. Burgam saw that one coming.
Burgam goes for a double leg but Mcclain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcclain continues to drive forward.
Burgam misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcclain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elvis Mcclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamdak Burgam.
Mcclain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burgam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcclain.#T3#
Mcclain looks for a takedown but Burgam sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Burgam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Burgam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burgam manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Burgam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Mcclain is trying to control Burgam's posture but Burgam avoids it.
Burgam in side control, throwing shots but Mcclain defends.
Burgam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcclain trying his best to control but Burgam has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamdak Burgam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgam has a takedown stuffed.
Mcclain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Burgam. No joy for Mcclain on that attempt.
Burgam appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burgam shoots and misses
and Mcclain counters with a straight right hand.
Mcclain goes for a double leg but Burgam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgam continues to drive forward.
Burgam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgam circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Mcclain clinches. #T1##TD2#
Burgam pulls Mcclain into guard.
Burgam pulls Mcclain in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Burgam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcclain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mcclain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burgam under the eye.
Burgam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burgam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Mcclain swings widly with a right hand
and Burgam counters with a low kick, right behind Mcclain 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcclain leaves Burgam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcclain attempts a counter takedown but Burgam avoids it well and moves away.
Elvis Mcclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamdak Burgam.
Burgam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mcclain to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgam. #T3#
Burgam shoots in for a double leg but Mcclain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burgam shoots for a takedown but Mcclain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcclain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcclain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgam has time to react.
Burgam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burgam misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcclain counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgam there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Mcclain slaps away a takedown attempt from Burgam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Burgam with that takedown attempt.
Burgam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Mcclain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgam 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamdak Burgam!
After the fight, Hamdak Burgam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardcastle but Hardcastle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Burgam avoids it easily.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Burgam tries to keep at a distance but Hardcastle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burgam misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam is pressed up against the cage. Hardcastle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burgam down to the mat. Burgam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burgam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardcastle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Burgam dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardcastle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamdak Burgam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcastle stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgam. Burgam gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Burgam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardcastle on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardcastle's guard now, I'm sure.
Burgam throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgam trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Burgam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgam advances to half guard.
Hardcastle wants to sweep but Burgam has passed to side control!
Burgam controlling the position from side mount.
Burgam scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hardcastle trying to remain calm as Burgam controls from the top position.
Burgam lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Burgam working the ground and pound.
Burgam is chipping away with strikes.
We've been informed that Hardcastle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burgam slows the pace down.
Hardcastle taking a bit of punishment here - Burgam scoring with strikes.
Burgam grinds an elbow into Hardcastle's temple.
Burgam working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Hardcastle taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Burgam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Burgam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hardcastle quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Burgam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burgam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamdak Burgam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Burgam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Burgam breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Burgam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardcastle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burgam manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Hardcastle is breathing heavily.
Burgam content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Burgam is looking to advance position but Hardcastle won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burgam trying to control from half guard but Hardcastle is working away.
Hardcastle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardcastle is staying active underneath Burgam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burgam drops an elbow to the side of Hardcastle's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burgam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burgam lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardcastle is not content to let Burgam control the position.
Burgam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burgam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burgam dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Burgam scoring with strikes but Hardcastle is staying in there. #ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Burgam drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hardcastle! More shots from Burgam and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamdak Burgam!
Hamdak Burgam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Burgam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Price defends it nicely.#CL2#
Burgam rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
Price really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Burgam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Price struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Price tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burgam with good strikes from the mount here!
Price working to try and regain half guard.
Price takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Price is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kory Price has been cut.
Burgam lands a big elbow - Price is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Price is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hamdak Burgam!
Hamdak Burgam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mariez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mariez landing knees to the head.
Mariez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mariez scores a nice knee to the body.
Mariez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Burgam successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Burgam pushes a forearm under Mariez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mariez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamdak Burgam!
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