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Event:
KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Churchburn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Churchburn walks into a stiff left hand from Ritchie.#CL2#
Ritchie instigates a clinch.
Ritchie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritchie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritchie lands an uppercut.
Churchburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ritchie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Churchburn jumps guard but Ritchie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Varg Churchburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritchie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Churchburn is rocked!
Ritchie misses with the head strike.
Churchburn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ritchie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Churchburn throws a nice looking combination but Ritchie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Churchburn misses its intended target.
Churchburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritchie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Churchburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritchie cracks Churchburn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Churchburn falls backwards against the cage. Ritchie follows up with more strikes that drop Churchburn to his knees. Ritchie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Churchburn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Ritchie!
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Event:
KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sityodtong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Sityodtong instigates a clinch.
Sityodtong pushes Churchburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sityodtong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Churchburn pulls guard successfully.
Sityodtong wants to stand but Churchburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sityodtong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sityodtong won't allow Churchburn to sweep him here. #SU#
Sityodtong stands up from Churchburn's guard - Sityodtong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Churchburn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sityodtong connects with a body shot that sends Churchburn's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sityodtong.
Churchburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Sityodtong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sityodtong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sityodtong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sityodtong as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Sityodtong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sityodtong throws a series of punches but Churchburn moves out of range. #CL2#
Churchburn has managed to clinch.
Sityodtong presses Churchburn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Churchburn to work.
Churchburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sityodtong walks away with a smile on his face. Churchburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sityodtong takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Sityodtong has Churchburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Churchburn goes for a takedown attempt but Sityodtong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Churchburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Sityodtong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Churchburn is rocked!
Churchburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Churchburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sityodtong finish him?
Sityodtong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Sityodtong coming out on top.
Churchburn misses with an uppercut.
Churchburn throws a nice looking combination but Sityodtong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Churchburn shoots in for a takedown but Sityodtong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yodsanan Sityodtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varg Churchburn.
Churchburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sityodtong circles away.
Churchburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sityodtong.
As Churchburn looks to move away, Sityodtong throws a big counter combo but Churchburn just gets out of the way.
Sityodtong lands with an uppercut that bounces Churchburn off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Sityodtong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sityodtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Churchburn at a distance.
Sityodtong lands with a right that hurts Churchburn. Churchburn looks to clinch but Sityodtong throws a short knee that drops Churchburn. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Yodsanan Sityodtong!
Yodsanan Sityodtong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KFC 24: Steve vs Huang
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Churchburn.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Churchburn misses with a double jab.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Churchburn's shoulder, as Churchburn tries to avoid the shot.
Steve slips under a jab from Churchburn.
Steve throws a series of punches but Churchburn moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Churchburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Churchburn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steve quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchburn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Churchburn works his way into side control.
Steve wants to control but Churchburn postures up.
Churchburn controls the position.#SUB2#
Churchburn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Steve is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Churchburn yanks on the arm and Steve is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Churchburn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Varg Churchburn!
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Event:
KFC 15: Kennedy vs Soun 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradshaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Churchburn scores with a hook to the body.
Bradshaw working hard to break the clinch.
Bradshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Churchburn won't allow it.
Churchburn tries to pull guard but Bradshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Churchburn drops back down to his feet.
Bradshaw tries to break free but Churchburn pushes him back against the cage.
Bradshaw letting Churchburn take a breather here.#TD#
Churchburn pulls guard effortlessly.
Bradshaw wants to stand but Churchburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Churchburn is adopting a defensive guard.
Bradshaw wants to stand but Churchburn is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Bradshaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bradshaw slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Churchburn.
Bradshaw wants to take a breather but Churchburn is having none of it.
It looks like Bradshaw is going to stand back up.
Churchburn wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Churchburn is trying to control but Bradshaw manages to pass to mount!
Churchburn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Churchburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Churchburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bradshaw tries to stand but Churchburn is controlling from the bottom.
Churchburn trying to keep a closed guard but Bradshaw is proving a slippery customer.
Churchburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Churchburn is keen to just control but Bradshaw is a slippery customer.
Churchburn working Bradshaw over with strikes.
Bradshaw tries to kick Churchburn off but Churchburn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Churchburn looking for a submission but Bradshaw manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Churchburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Churchburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Churchburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Churchburn from controlling successfully.
Churchburn stays in close to Bradshaw's body and controls the position.
Bradshaw is looking to stand up but Churchburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Bradshaw controls Churchburn momentarily but Churchburn frees himself.
Churchburn prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bradshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Churchburn with that takedown attempt.
Bradshaw scores with a hook to the body. Churchburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varg Churchburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Churchburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw moves out of range as Churchburn strikes.
Churchburn misses with an uppercut.
Bradshaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradshaw staying out of range there.
Bradshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Churchburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Churchburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Churchburn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bradshaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Churchburn backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Churchburn drives through with a takedown into Bradshaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradshaw wants to sweep here but Churchburn controlling him for the moment.
Churchburn won't allow Bradshaw to get back to his feet.
Churchburn trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Churchburn is stalling in the full guard.
Churchburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bradshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Churchburn is controlling him.
Churchburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Churchburn has gone for a leg lock! Bradshaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Churchburn's guard.#REVB#
Churchburn has control of Bradshaw's left arm, preventing Bradshaw from doing any damage.
Bradshaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Churchburn is proving hard to escape from.
Churchburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradshaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Churchburn is proving hard to escape from.
Bradshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Churchburn.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Churchburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Churchburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradshaw defends well.
Churchburn has a closed guard, preventing Bradshaw from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Churchburn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Churchburn misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Bradshaw.
#T3#
Churchburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Bradshaw tries to keep at a distance but Churchburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Churchburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradshaw is trying to break the clinch but Churchburn is controlling him.
Bradshaw is trying to break the clinch but Churchburn has him pressed against the cage.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Churchburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradshaw's efforts to push away.
Churchburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw is trying to break the clinch but Churchburn has him pressed against the cage.
Churchburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Varg Churchburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw tries to break free but Churchburn pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Churchburn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Churchburn tries to pull guard but Bradshaw won't allow it.
Churchburn fails to pull guard.
Bradshaw gets underhooks to prevent Churchburn's takedown attempt.
Churchburn has Bradshaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Churchburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varg Churchburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradshaw throws a shot to the body.
Churchburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradshaw is just out of range.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Churchburn moves out of range.
As Bradshaw looks to move away, Churchburn throws a big counter combo but Bradshaw just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Churchburn misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradshaw! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Churchburn throws a hook but Bradshaw blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Churchburn.
Bradshaw throws out a counter right but Churchburn avoids it with no problem.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bradshaw 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#
Churchburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bradshaw slips a straight right by Churchburn.
Bradshaw avoids the body shot from Churchburn.
Churchburn throws a right hand that misses
letting Bradshaw counter with a right hand.
Churchburn looks to land a combination but Bradshaw avoids it well.
Churchburn throws an off balance right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Churchburn misses with a body shot
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Churchburn throws a big shot that misses.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the head.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Churchburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw throws a right hand that Churchburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Churchburn also avoids with ease.
Churchburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.
Churchburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Churchburn misses
letting Bradshaw counter with a right hand. #T1#
Churchburn scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Churchburn closes the distance and pushes Bradshaw back into the cage.
Churchburn jumps guard but Bradshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Churchburn manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Bradshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Bradshaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Churchburn off the cage and back into range.
Bradshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradshaw lands with a straight right. Churchburn didn't see that one coming.
Bill Bradshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchburn looks to land a combination but Bradshaw avoids it well.
Bradshaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Churchburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchburn misses with a double jab
and Bradshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Churchburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Churchburn walks into a left hand.
Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Churchburn is looking to counter the offense by Bradshaw and move into the clinch.#T2#
Churchburn wants to clinch but Bradshaw slips to the side
and Bradshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Churchburn looks to clinch
and Bradshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Churchburn lands the left hand.
Bradshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Churchburn throws a hook to the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradshaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Churchburn misses with a looping right.
Churchburn misses with an uppercut
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Churchburn misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchburn manages to avoid it.
Churchburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Churchburn backs off Bradshaw throws a huge counter combo but Churchburn manages to avoid it all.
Bradshaw avoids the body shot from Churchburn.
Bill Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradshaw throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Churchburn pushes Bradshaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradshaw is trying to break free.
Bradshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Churchburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Churchburn jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with Churchburn around his waist. Churchburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Churchburn won't allow it.
Churchburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Varg Churchburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Churchburn breaks from the clinch.
Churchburn misses the shot to the body.
Churchburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradshaw slips under a jab from Churchburn.
Good exchange - Churchburn coming out on top.
Churchburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Churchburn.
Bradshaw throws a counter combo.
Bradshaw with a jab.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Churchburn.
Churchburn throws a hook but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchburn manages to avoid it.
Bradshaw throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchburn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradshaw counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Bradshaw.
Nice jab there from Bradshaw. #CL#
Churchburn has closed the distance and engaged Bradshaw in a clinch.
Bradshaw is trying to push Churchburn away but Churchburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch but Churchburn keeps him there for the moment.
Bradshaw is trying to break free.
Churchburn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Bradshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradshaw 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Bradshaw!
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Event:
KFC 11: Leary vs Commander
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mrar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Churchburn looks to throw the jab but Mrar is out of range.
As Churchburn backs off Mrar throws a huge counter combo but Churchburn manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Churchburn misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Mrar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Churchburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mrar was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchburn.
As Churchburn backs off Mrar throws a huge counter combo but Churchburn manages to avoid it all.
Mrar scores with the left hand. Churchburn knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mrar tries to keep at a distance but Churchburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Churchburn is trying to pull guard but Mrar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mrar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Churchburn slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrar can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Churchburn.
#T1#
Mrar tries to break free but Churchburn pushes him back against the cage.
Churchburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Mrar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Varg Churchburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mrar avoids it.
Churchburn wants a takedown but no success here.
Churchburn stalling against the cage.
Mrar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mrar prevents a body shot from Churchburn.
Churchburn prevents Mrar from breaking the clinch.
Churchburn jumps guard but Mrar stands there with Churchburn around his waist. Churchburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mrar working hard to break the clinch.
Churchburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Churchburn prevents Mrar from breaking the clinch.
Churchburn stalling in the clinch.
Mrar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Churchburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchburn misses with an uppercut.
Mrar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mrar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Churchburn slips under a jab from Mrar.
Churchburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Churchburn throws a body punch but Mrar moves out of range.
Churchburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchburn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Churchburn throws a big shot that misses.
Churchburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mrar fails to land with a series of punches.
Churchburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mrar finds it's way round the side to connect with Churchburn's head.
Churchburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mrar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Churchburn.
Sloppy strikes from Mrar. Those never looked like landing.
Mrar throws a lazy right hand but Churchburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mrar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Churchburn is rocked!
Mrar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Churchburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mrar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchburn dives in and grabs Mrar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mrar pushes down on Churchburn's head and hops out.
Varg Churchburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Churchburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mrar scores with a body shot.
Mrar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yajson Mrar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Churchburn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Churchburn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mrar throws a counter combo.
Churchburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Mrar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Mrar.
Churchburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mrar counters with a big right hand! Oh Churchburn is in trouble here! Mrar follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yajson Mrar!
Yajson Mrar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 5: Azevedo vs Shroud
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Churchburn.#CL2#
Suzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Churchburn.
Churchburn prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Churchburn prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Churchburn breaks from the clinch.
Suzuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Churchburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Churchburn stopping the sweep attempt from Suzuki.#SU#
Churchburn gets to his feet. Suzuki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Churchburn missing with a left hand there. Suzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Churchburn scores with a jab.
Churchburn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchburn moves away from the strike by Suzuki. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Churchburn.
Suzuki is being controlled here. #T1#
Churchburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchburn controls the position.#SU#
Churchburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Churchburn throws an off balance right hand
and Suzuki counters with a series of strikes. Churchburn will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Churchburn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Churchburn seems content to control.#SU#
Churchburn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Honda Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchburn tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Churchburn. That did some damage!
Churchburn connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki tries to clinch but Churchburn is having none of it. #T2##CL#
Churchburn rushes Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Churchburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suzuki uses from the top position.
Suzuki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Churchburn's guard.#ES#
Churchburn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Suzuki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Suzuki throws a leg kick but Churchburn checks it.
Suzuki lands a head kick!
Churchburn lands with a right hand.
Churchburn cracks Suzuki with an open hand slap.
Suzuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Churchburn to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Churchburn has managed to clinch.
Suzuki avoiding damage as Churchburn throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Churchburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Churchburn moves out of range. #T3#
Suzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Churchburn gets a clinch.
Churchburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away.
Suzuki wants to break free but Churchburn has control.
#TD#
Churchburn pulls guard successfully.
Churchburn wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position. #ES#
Churchburn pushes Suzuki off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Suzuki coming out on top.
Suzuki walks into a jab.
Churchburn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Churchburn throws a shot from downtown. Suzuki moves away and avoids it.
Churchburn throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Churchburn misses.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Suzuki misses.
Churchburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Churchburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki.
Varg Churchburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Churchburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Churchburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suzuki looks winded!
Churchburn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Churchburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki misses with a looping right.
Churchburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suzuki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Churchburn connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Churchburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Suzuki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Churchburn moves out of range as Suzuki throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varg Churchburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Churchburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Suzuki counters with a straight right hand.
Churchburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Suzuki gets tackled into the cage by Churchburn. Churchburn maintains the clinch.
Churchburn goes for a takedown attempt but Suzuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suzuki blocks a jab.
Churchburn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki lands a head kick. Churchburn smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Churchburn moves into range and clinches up with Suzuki.
Churchburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Churchburn slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Churchburn manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Churchburn blocks a head kick by Suzuki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suzuki.
Suzuki wants to clinch.
Churchburn clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Churchburn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suzuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suzuki slips a jab from Churchburn.
Churchburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suzuki.#CL#
Churchburn drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
Churchburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Suzuki letting Churchburn take a breather here.
Churchburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suzuki is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Varg Churchburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Churchburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suzuki smiles and moves away.
Churchburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki wants to counter with a clinch but Churchburn pushes him away.
Suzuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Churchburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Churchburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzuki wants to break free but Churchburn has control.
#BC#
Churchburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suzuki stops a takedown attempt from Churchburn.
Churchburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Churchburn just leaning against Suzuki, taking a breather.
Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Churchburn.
Churchburn controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Churchburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Churchburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Suzuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Churchburn tries to clinch but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Churchburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Churchburn.
Churchburn looks to land a combination but Suzuki avoids it well.
Suzuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suzuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Churchburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Suzuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Churchburn avoids the head kick by Suzuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Suzuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Churchburn won't allow it.
#BC#
Churchburn manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Churchburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suzuki has time to react.
Suzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Suzuki.#TD#
Suzuki tries to sprawl but Churchburn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suzuki is staying active underneath Churchburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Churchburn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suzuki is looking to escape.
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 Varg Churchburn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Churchburn misses with a combination
and Suzuki counters with a left and a right that stings Churchburn.
Churchburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Churchburn connects with a looping right hand.
Suzuki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchburn misses with the combination.
Suzuki unleashes a big counter combination but Churchburn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Churchburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a double jab.
Suzuki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suzuki blocks a jab.#CL#
Churchburn drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchburn has Suzuki pressed against the cage, preventing Suzuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suzuki wants to break free but Churchburn has control.
Varg Churchburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Churchburn lands an uppercut.
Churchburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##BC#
Churchburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchburn throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Churchburn avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suzuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Churchburn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Churchburn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki unleashes a big counter combination but Churchburn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Honda Suzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Churchburn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Churchburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Churchburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Churchburn has closed the distance and engaged Suzuki in a clinch.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Churchburn digs a right hand into Suzuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suzuki's gas tank.
Churchburn tries to pull guard but Suzuki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC#
Churchburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki.
Churchburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Churchburn misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Suzuki throws a leg kick but Churchburn checks it.
Churchburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Suzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suzuki, right into the meat.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchburn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suzuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Churchburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honda Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Churchburn dips to his left and cracks Suzuki with an uppercut!#TD#
Churchburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suzuki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Suzuki's face as Churchburn controls the position. #T3#
Churchburn prevents Suzuki from escaping the position.
Suzuki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Churchburn staying calm.#SUB#
Churchburn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varg Churchburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Churchburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch lands to the side of Suzuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suzuki misses with the combination.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Churchburn.
#CL#
Churchburn gets a clinch.
Churchburn pushes off an throws an elbow but Suzuki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Honda Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Churchburn jumps into guard, dragging Suzuki to the mat.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Churchburn has a closed guard, preventing Suzuki from standing up.
Churchburn is controlling Suzuki's posture.
Churchburn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Suzuki has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varg Churchburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Churchburn, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Varg Churchburn!
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