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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Burgundy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Burgundy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Burgundy is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Burgundy's guard.#SU#
Burgundy is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Burgundy's guard.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgundy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet. Burgundy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.
Thompson trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand back up. #T2#
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgundy's waist but Burgundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Thompson feints and as Burgundy raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burgundy, up you get! #TD#
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely. #T4#
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgundy is still trying to improve position.
Thompson controlling from the top position. #SU#
Thompson gets to his feet. Burgundy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgundy tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgundy to the ground. Burgundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burgundy sprawls and moves away.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Burgundy is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burgundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson not doing much here.
#T2#
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Burgundy is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.#SU#
Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burgundy to get to his feet. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson 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.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Thompson takes a little break here. Burgundy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Burgundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgundy wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
As Burgundy tries to get set, Thompson tries to push him back and clinch up but Burgundy manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thompson staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burgundy to his feet.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgundy.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burgundy parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
Thompson trying to control the position but Burgundy is working away.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Thompson happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burgundy parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Thompson stands up.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.
Burgundy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.#T4##TD#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Thompson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson tries to clinch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Burgundy is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Burgundy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Burgundy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Burgundy blocks an elbow strike.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgundy.#CUT2#
It looks like Federico Berger has been cut.
Burgundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy looks winded!
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Berger gets a clinch. #BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Berger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Burgundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Berger is nestled in close to Burgundy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Berger stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Berger counters by clinching up.
Burgundy is trying to push Berger away but Berger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berger can't get the takedown.
Berger can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Berger scores with a hook to the body.
Berger really is a fat lump.#T2#
Burgundy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burgundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berger.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Berger has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Berger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Berger wants to clinch.
Berger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Berger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berger.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Berger moves into the clinch.
Burgundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berger tries to pull guard but Burgundy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Berger instigates a clinch.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Berger throws knees to the body.
Berger looking for a takedown. #BC#
Berger breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Berger moves into the clinch.
Berger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Federico Berger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Berger has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Berger moves into the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Berger drives through and clinches with Burgundy against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berger.
Berger is trying to pull guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgundy walks away with a smile on his face. Berger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berger shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berger.
Berger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Berger clinches.
Berger prevents Burgundy from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Burgundy has had enough of the clinch but Berger keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Berger manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berger fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burgundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
Berger is looking to counter the offense by Burgundy and move into the clinch.
Berger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgundy as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berger wants to clinch.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
#TD#
Berger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burgundy!
Berger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berger lands an elbow. #T4#
Burgundy struggling a bit here.
Burgundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Berger stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Federico Berger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
#CL#
Berger moves into the clinch successfully.
Burgundy gets underhooks to prevent Berger's takedown attempt.
Berger keeps control of Burgundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgundy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ron Burgundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Federico Berger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Berger tries for a takedown but Burgundy manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Berger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burgundy letting Berger take a breather here.#T2#
Burgundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berger.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
#CL#
Berger moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.#T3##BC#
Berger breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Berger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berger has him pressed against the cage.
Berger looking for a takedown.
Burgundy wants to break free but Berger has control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgundy is trying to force a seperation but Berger has the dominant position.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berger tries to counter by clinching up but Burgundy breaks away and moves out of range.
Berger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berger misses with a head kick.
Federico Berger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burgundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burgundy defends well and Bates ends up having to push Burgundy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
It looked like Bates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Bates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Bates finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Burgundy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Burgundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgundy defends it nicely.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billie Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Bates throws a quick counter head kick but Burgundy was just out of range.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Billie Bates has been cut.
Burgundy looks winded!
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well. #CL#
Bates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burgundy up against the cage.#BC2#
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Burgundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Bates shoots in and bounces Burgundy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Burgundy kicks Bates off and gets to his feet.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Bates throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
#CL#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Burgundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates stalls. #BC2#
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body. Bates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Bates darts in and clinches Burgundy up against the cage.
Burgundy avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
Bates stalling.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates stalls.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates stalling against the cage.
Bates dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bates seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Bates has Burgundy pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billie Bates.#TD#
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates throws a strike but Burgundy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates is working Burgundy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Bates's cut.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burgundy swinging wildly here.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Bates avoids them all with ease.
Bates dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Bates went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bates fails with the takedown.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Bates avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates is looking to clinch but Burgundy is avoiding it.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.
Bates in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bates lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burgundy down.
Ron Burgundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgundy's head but Burgundy avoids it well.#SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Burgundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bates just content to control the position.
Burgundy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burgundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
#T3#
Burgundy wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is taking a breather. Burgundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Bates is working for a kimura but Burgundy is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burgundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgundy throws a combination. Bates tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billie Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burgundy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bates.
Burgundy is trying to control but can't.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.#SU#
Bates escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Bates feints and as Burgundy raises his hands in defense, Bates changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burgundy is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burgundy's head.#SU#
Burgundy is working an open guard so Bates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bates darts in looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets double underhooks and turns Bates into the cage.
Bates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely. #TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bates.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates controlling from side mount.
Burgundy is not content to let Bates control the position. #T3#
Bates remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burgundy, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burgundy is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billie Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates tries to score with some ground and pound. Burgundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgundy 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
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Event:
Uppercut
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastos dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sebastos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sebastos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Sebastos throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy throws a hook but Sebastos blocks it.#KD#
Sebastos lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Burgundy goes down! The ref sends Sebastos to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Burgundy is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Burgundy is rocked!
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!
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Sebastos counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Burgundy off his feet! Burgundy crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Burgundy isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Sebastos screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zat Sebastos!
During a confident post fight interview, Zat Sebastos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Contest
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Jones.
Burgundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Burgundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgundy.
Burgundy takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Burgundy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Burgundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Burgundy takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Jones!
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Event:
Ring Side
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Soros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Soros throws a head kick that misses.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Soros.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Soros's shoulder, as Soros tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy throws a right hand that Soros ducks under and follows up with a left that Soros also avoids with ease.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Soros counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Soros to acknowledge the strikes.
Soros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soros throws a nice looking combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros swinging wildly here.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Soros avoids nicely.
Burgundy misses the jab.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Soros throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.#CL#
Soros has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Soros lands with a nice combination. Burgundy backs away looking to recover.
Soros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros wants to clinch.
Soros slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soros thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Soros.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgundy looks winded!#CL#
Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
#BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Soros throwing a counter right hand but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Soros avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Soros moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.#BC#
Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Soros misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Soros does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 George Soros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Soros closes the distance and pushes Burgundy back into the ropes.
Soros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burgundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgundy wants to break free but Soros has control.
Soros with a knee to the head.
Soros with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soros has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL#
Soros closes the distance and clinches.
Burgundy is trying to push Soros away but Soros has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Soros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burgundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Soros trying to control the position but instead, Burgundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soros into the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soros.#T2#
Soros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Soros manages to break the clinch.
Soros wants to clinch up but Burgundy keeps it at a distance.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Soros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Soros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Soros dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A combination from Burgundy does no damage. #CL#
Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Soros has him pinned against the ropes.
Soros has Burgundy pushed against the ropes.
Soros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Burgundy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George Soros has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soros appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Soros counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Soros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Burgundy avoids the elbow strike from Soros, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Soros.
Soros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burgundy can do to turn this around?
Burgundy managing to block the knees to the body from Soros.
#BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soros lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Soros misses.
Soros slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Soros dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Soros rushes Burgundy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soros throws a big shot that misses.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Burgundy.
Soros tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a counter combo.#CL#
Burgundy gets tackled into the ropes by Soros. Soros maintains the clinch. #BC#
Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Soros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Soros with a series of wild strikes but Soros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Soros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soros. That's going to slow Burgundy down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Soros.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soros, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Soros!
In his post fight interview, George Soros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Burgundy's head back.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burgundy! Alexander dives in looking to finish! Burgundy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasheed Alexander!
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