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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Burton tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Burton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Sakuraba wants to clinch.
Sakuraba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burton.#T1#
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton goes for a double leg but Sakuraba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakuraba continues to drive forward.
Alvaro Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Burton.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burton slips a jab and a cross from Sakuraba.
And Burton tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakuraba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuraba pinned against the cage. Sakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakuraba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burton keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Burton tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakuraba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Burton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Burton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sakuraba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Burton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sakuraba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Burton lets go of the hold and Sakuraba can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Burton!
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Event:
RBB 17: White vs Vagos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
McGriddle leaves Burton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
McGriddle dives in and scores a takedown into Burton's guard.
McGriddle postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from McGriddle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGriddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
McGriddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGriddle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burton is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
McGriddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burton defends it easily.
McGriddle is pulling down on Burton's head. It's preventing any offense from Burton, at least for the moment.
McGriddle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
McGriddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGriddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Burton throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGriddle holds on and takes a little breather.
McGriddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGriddle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGriddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGriddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burton is looking to work some ground and pound but McGriddle has wrist control.#SUB#
McGriddle has his foot on Burton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burton works his way back into a safe position though.
McGriddle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Burton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Burton keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
McGriddle works over Burton with some ground and pound from guard.
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
McGriddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGriddle wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
McGriddle stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGriddle wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Burton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
McGriddle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burton struggling a bit here.
Burton is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGriddle connects with a decent elbow.
McGriddle grinds an elbow into Burton's temple.
Burton is trying to work for a sweep but McGriddle has mounted him!
McGriddle tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by McGriddle.
Burton is in a horrible position here. McGriddle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriddle looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGriddle working Burton over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sausage McGriddle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
McGriddle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGriddle lands in his opponent's guard.
Burton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGriddle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGriddle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burton taking some punishment here, with McGriddle in his half guard.
McGriddle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton is staying active underneath McGriddle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from McGriddle.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Burton trying to control from the bottom.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGriddle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGriddle working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGriddle pulls his head out easily.
McGriddle working over Burton with some ground and pound. Burton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGriddle wants to pass the guard but Burton is defending well.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGriddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
McGriddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGriddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
McGriddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burton's head.
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton has momentary wrist control but McGriddle slips an elbow through the middle.
McGriddle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGriddle chips away with some ground and pound.
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
McGriddle lands a couple of digs.
Burton is trying to keep McGriddle in close.
McGriddle postures up and lands a big shot to Burton's brow. #T3##SUB2#
McGriddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton has momentary wrist control but McGriddle slips an elbow through the middle.
McGriddle distracts Burton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGriddle defends well.
McGriddle pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGriddle lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGriddle connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
McGriddle slips a nice elbow through Burton's hands, connecting with Burton's forehead.#SUB2#
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Burton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGriddle scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
McGriddle wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGriddle connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
McGriddle uses his free foot to push down on Burton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burton.
McGriddle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGriddle cracks Burton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGriddle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriddle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burton tries to hold on but McGriddle pushes him away.
McGriddle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGriddle wants to control the pace but Burton is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sausage McGriddle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McGriddle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burton!
Burton is not content to let McGriddle control the position.
McGriddle working the ground and pound.
McGriddle is chipping away with strikes.
McGriddle trying to control the position but Burton is working away.
Burton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGriddle lands a nice short elbow.
Sausage McGriddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGriddle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Burton actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
McGriddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGriddle connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
Ground and pound from McGriddle.
Burton is not content to let McGriddle control the position.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGriddle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGriddle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
McGriddle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB#
McGriddle is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
McGriddle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. McGriddle eventually gives up the hold.
McGriddle is thwarting Burton's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
McGriddle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGriddle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGriddle lands strikes from half guard.
McGriddle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGriddle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGriddle is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton moves into full guard.
McGriddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGriddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGriddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGriddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
McGriddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGriddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGriddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burton keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
McGriddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGriddle looking to pass the guard.
Michael Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sausage McGriddle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGriddle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sausage McGriddle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tiernan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Burton has been cut.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burton avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Burton 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.
Tiernan sizes up Burton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiernan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Tiernan is looking to land body kicks.
Tiernan misses with a straight left.
Tiernan moves in looking to clinch but Burton pushes him off.
Burton tries for a takedown but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiernan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiernan throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.
Tiernan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Tiernan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiernan misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tiernan pushes Burton up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Burton has Tiernan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tiernan tumbling to the mat - Burton dives into Tiernan's guard.#SUB2#
Burton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton wants to control from the top but Tiernan keeps moving.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet but Burton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan is looking to stand up but Burton isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Tiernan 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#
Burton wants to control the action here but instead Tiernan manages to pass to full mount!
Tiernan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tiernan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton wants to hold on but Tiernan pushes him away.
Tiernan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burton is working to get back to half guard.
Tiernan controlling his opponent.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Tiernan controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burton regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiernan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton wants to improve his position but Tiernan is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiernan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Burton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Tiernan shows good takedown defense.
Burton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Burton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Tiernan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burton tries for a takedown but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Tiernan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dave Tiernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Burton.#KD#
Tiernan lands a left and a right that send Burton crashing to the mat, dazed. Tiernan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Burton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiernan finish him?
Dave Tiernan is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Tiernan does no damage.
Burton feints the counter takedown.
Tiernan connects with a stiff jab that staggers Burton - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Tiernan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Karim scores with a jab.
Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Burton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Burton drives through with a takedown into Karim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karim striking off his back but it's not causing Burton any problems. #SUB#
Karim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burton throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Burton trying to control but Karim is working from the bottom.
Karim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karim is keeping the position for now.
Karim keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burton wants to control from the top but Karim keeps moving. #SUB#
Karim working for submissions but it's allowed Burton to get to half guard.
Karim is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Burton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Burton is trying to control. Karim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burton pulls his head out easily.
Burton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karim defending well though. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Karim is trying desperately to improve position.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Burton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burton wants to finish this one by submission but Karim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burton.
Burton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karim?
Burton controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Burton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Karim is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Burton!
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Event:
LFC 4: Rumble
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cutolo clinches.
A short right from Cutolo on the inside.
A short left from Cutolo.
Burton tries for a takedown but Cutolo manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo. #BC#
Cutolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
Raffaele Cutolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Burton.
Cutolo just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Cutolo has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cutolo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burton is trying to keep an underhook but Cutolo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Burton tries to roll over but Cutolo keeps him under control.
Cutolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cutolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burton wants to control but Cutolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Burton gets back to full guard.
Cutolo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Cutolo stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Burton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cutolo manages to get his head free but now Burton has transitioned to an armbar! Cutolo grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Burton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Burton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Estrada shoots in and gets a takedown into Burton's guard.#SUB2#
Burton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Estrada is defending well. Burton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Estrada has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Burton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Burton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burton checks it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kennedy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kennedy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kennedy 's guard.
Burton is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton postures up in Kennedy 's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Burton wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Kennedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Burton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kennedy rolls with it to try and escape but Burton cranks on the arm and Kennedy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Burton!
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