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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Burks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Remus Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Burks avoids it well.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Burks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filipovic is trying to control the position but Burks postures up.
Filipovic trying to control the position here.
Burks trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Filipovic controlling Burks's posture. #T2#
Burks stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic has control of Burks's left arm, preventing Burks from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burks avoids the body shot from Filipovic.
It looked like Burks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Filipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burks backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nicky Burks has been cut.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Filipovic misses with a looping right.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Burks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burks lands with a kick to the temple. Filipovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Remus Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Burks appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Filipovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burks wants to clinch.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burks counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Filipovic scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remus Filipovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing.
Burks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Burks with a series of wild strikes but Burks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burks is looking for a counter combo.
Remus Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
Burks is looking for a counter combo.
Filipovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filipovic counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Burks is rocked!
Burks darts in trying to clinch
and Filipovic counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Burks to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Filipovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Remus Filipovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ciocan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burks circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciocan tries to land a front kick but Burks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciocan.
Ciocan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ciocan counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Ciocan has Burks up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciocan is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciocan tries to break free but Burks pushes him back against the cage.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burks has Ciocan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ciocan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciocan is defending well.#BC2#
Ciocan breaks the clinch.
Ciocan looks to land a body kick but Burks moved away.
Ciocan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurks.
Ciocan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Burks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciocan dips to his left and cracks Burks with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Nicky Burks has been cut.#CL2#
Ciocan moves into the clinch.
Burks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burks has Ciocan pressed against the cage, preventing Ciocan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Ciocan manages to break the clinch.
Burks tries to clinch up but Ciocan circles away and keeps his distance.
Burks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ion Ciocan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciocan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burks.
A combination from Ciocan does no damage.
Ciocan thuds a left hand into Burks's body.
Ciocan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
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!
Ciocan misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Burks tries to keep at a distance but Ciocan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciocan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burks is struggling to control the position.
Burks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciocan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciocan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ciocan tries to circle away but Burks has him pinned against the cage.
Ciocan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burks.
Ciocan presses Burks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burks wants to stall.
#T3#
Ciocan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burks has him pressed against the cage.
Ciocan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ciocan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burks misses with some punches.
Ciocan is trying to break the clinch but Burks is controlling him.
Burks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciocan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ciocan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ciocan lands with a light punch inside.
Ciocan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ciocan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ciocan tries to break the clinch but Burks is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciocan.
Ciocan working hard to break the clinch.
Burks prevents Ciocan from breaking the clinch.
Burks goes for a takedown attempt but Ciocan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ciocan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Burks is rocked!#T4#
Ciocan connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Burks covering up! Ciocan comes in with a big uppercut and Burks goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ion Ciocan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ez throws a combination that misses
and Burks counters with a three punch combo that has Ez backing up. Ez nods at Burks to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Ez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ez is looking to stand up but Burks won't let him.
Ez preventing the sweep.
Ez controlling from the top position.
Burks keeping moving, preventing Ez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Burks is working an open guard so Ez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burks enables Ez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Burks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Ez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ez misses with a head kick.
Ez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch but Ez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Burks. #TD2#
Ez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burks is trying to get back to full guard.
Ez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ez. #SUB2#
Ez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ez is looking to take a break and control but Burks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Ez content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ez trying to control from half guard but Burks is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burks won't allow Ez to pass to mount.
Ez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burks!
Burks wants to hold on but Ez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Burks is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Ez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burks as he avoids it easily.
Burks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burks is looking to stand up but Ez isn't so interested in that idea.
Ez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ez tries to stand but Burks is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Ez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Egor Ez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Burks is trying to get back to his feet.
Ez wants to control but Burks is keeping him busy.
Ez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Burks can't do much from the bottom here.
Ez tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Ez swings around for an armbar but Burks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ez's guard.
Ez is breathing heavily.
Burks stays in close to Ez's body and controls the position.
Ez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burks keeping control of the position. #T3#
Ez wants to get back to his feet.
Ez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ez is looking to take a break and control but Burks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burks is looking to escape.
Ez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ez is looking to advance position but Burks won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burks manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Ez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ez looks for a takedown but Burks sprawls well.
Burks moves in looking to clinch but Ez pushes him off.
Ez wants to clinch but Burks slips to the side#TD#
and Burks counters with a takedown into side control.
Ez wants to get back to his feet but Burks is dominant here and he's now got Ez's back!
Ez rolls, trying to escape but Burks keeps control of the position.
Ez is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ez breaks Burks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Burks pushes Ez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nicky Burks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ez wants to clinch but Burks slips to the side
and Burks counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Ez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Burks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Burks gets caught flat footed, as Ez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ez wants to pass the guard but Burks is keeping the position.
Burks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ez is controlling him.
Ez is looking to pass into half guard but Burks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burks is in guard.#REVR#
Burks trying to control but Ez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burks wants to control from the top but Ez keeps moving.
Ez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burks is one step ahead there.
Ez looking to control but Burks passes into half guard.
Ez trying to control but Burks postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Ez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burks pulls his head out easily.
Burks prevents Ez from improving his position.
Ez keeps trying to improve his position.
Burks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ez is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ez trying to hold on to Burks's head to control him but Burks postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Burks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burks missing with knees to the body.
Ez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Burks on the inside.
Nicky Burks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egor Ez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Come on Burks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Burks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ez 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Ez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Zelaya clinches up against the cage.
Burks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burks misses with a punch to the body.
Zelaya looking for a takedown.
Burks tries for a takedown but Zelaya manages to get underhooks.
Zelaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zelaya misses with a takedown attempt - Burks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zelaya.
Nicky Burks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Zelaya.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zelaya is defended easily by Burks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya throws a head kick that misses.
Burks avoids the head kick by Zelaya.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##CL2#
Zelaya clinches up with Burks and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zelaya manages to break the clinch.
Zelaya lands a nice hook to Burks's body. Burks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Zelaya clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Zelaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zelaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nicky Burks has been cut.#CL2#
Zelaya rushes Burks and presses him up against the cage.
Burks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zelaya prevents it.
Zelaya tries to pull guard but Burks won't allow it.
#T2#
Burks can't get the takedown.
Burks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zelaya after a bit of a struggle.
Burks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zelaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zelaya managing to block the knees to the body from Burks.
Zelaya is looking for a takedown.
Zelaya lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Zelaya jumps into guard, dragging Burks to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zelaya wants to get back to his feet but Burks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Zelaya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burks is one step ahead there.
Zelaya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Zelaya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burks won't allow Zelaya to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Zelaya gets a clinch. #TD2#
Zelaya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burks uses from the top position.
Zelaya pulls Burks in close to his closed guard and prevents Burks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burks wants to control from the top but Zelaya keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zelaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Zelaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Burks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zelaya tries for a takedown but Burks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zelaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zelaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Zelaya moves into the clinch.
Zelaya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zelaya can't get the takedown.
Burks throws a head punch that misses.
Zelaya gets underhooks to prevent Burks's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Burks won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Zelaya as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Zelaya pulls guard.
Burks is stalling in the full guard. #T1##ES2#
Zelaya kicks Burks off and gets to his feet.
Zelaya jabs at Burks's body.
Burks stuffs the takedown attempt from Zelaya. Zelaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicky Burks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Zelaya.
Zelaya dives in and grabs Burks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burks pushes down on Zelaya's head and hops out.
Burks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zelaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zelaya somewhat.
Zelaya is breathing heavily.#T2#
Burks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Burks circles away.
Burks throws a big counter combination but Zelaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Zelaya closes the distance and clinches.
Burks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zelaya is defending well for now.
Zelaya tries to pull guard but Burks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burks is trying to drag Zelaya to the mat but Zelaya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zelaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manny Zelaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zelaya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burks up against the cage.#BC2#
Zelaya breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Burks stuffs the takedown attempt from Zelaya. Zelaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Burks swats away the attempt to clinch by Zelaya.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zelaya.
As Zelaya looks to move away, Burks throws a big counter combo but Zelaya just gets out of the way.
Zelaya missing with a left hand there. Burks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zelaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burks is fending him off so far but Zelaya persists. Nope, Burks circles away and we're back to standing.
As Zelaya looks to move away, Burks throws a big counter combo but Zelaya just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Zelaya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Zelaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zelaya wants to clinch but Burks slips to the side#TD#
and Burks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zelaya won't be happy with that.
Zelaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Burks stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Zelaya going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Zelaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicky Burks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch but Zelaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burks wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Burks as Zelaya shoots in.#CL2#
Zelaya moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zelaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Zelaya gets tackled into the cage by Burks. Burks maintains the clinch.
Zelaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicky Burks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Zelaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zelaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burks prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Burks.
Burks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Burks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zelaya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zelaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zelaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Burks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zelaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burks is looking to counter punch.
Zelaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burks swivels and escapes.
Zelaya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burks counters with a two punch combo.
Zelaya throws a head kick that misses.
Burks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burks throws a head kick but Zelaya moves out of range.
Zelaya shoots in for a takedown but Burks shows good takedown defense. #T2##CL#
Burks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Burks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zelaya regains guard immediately.
Zelaya is wriggling around but Burks manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Burks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zelaya is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Zelaya is trying to maintain the position but Burks is very close to passing his half guard.
Burks is taking a breather. Zelaya 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.
Zelaya trying to control but Burks postures up.
Burks trying to control from half guard but Zelaya is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zelaya gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Zelaya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burks stacks Zelaya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burks!
Zelaya tries to bench press Burks off him but Burks keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelaya is still trying to improve position.
Nicky Burks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Zelaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zelaya struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Burks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zelaya 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Zelaya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Imum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Imum looks to move away, Burks throws a big counter combo but Imum just gets out of the way.
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Imum lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicky Burks has been cut.
Burks is looking to clinch but Imum is avoiding it.
Imum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Imum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imum throws a head kick but Burks moves out of range.
Imum misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum lands the left hand.
Burks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imum.
Jab by Imum.#ROC2#
Burks is rocked!#T1#
Imum feints a jab and as Burks dips his head, Imum unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Burks right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Burks falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Imum smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Imum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Burks rushes Shield and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Burks to work.
Burks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shield tries to throw a body punch but Burks avoids it by throwing Shield back against the cage.
Shield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burks to keep the fight standing.
Shield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burks walks away with a smile on his face. Shield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shield tries to clinch #TD#
and Burks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burks.
Shield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burks manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Burks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shield could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Burks has cracked it and Shield is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Burks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicky Burks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Burks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burks stuffs the takedown attempt from Asa. Asa gets slowly back to his feet.
Burks throws a sloppy head kick and Asa moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Asa drives through and clinches with Burks against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Asa has clasped his hands together around Burks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Asa with the ground and pound but Burks regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Asa is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Asa is looking to stall here but Burks recovers full guard.
Asa is pushing down on Burks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burks is fighting to maintain full guard but Asa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burks wants to improve his position but Asa is controlling well.
Asa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burks is refusing to be controlled, as Asa sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Asa.
Burks tries to kick Asa off but Asa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Asa trying to control from half guard but Burks is working away.
Asa trying to control from Burks's half guard. Burks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##ES#
Burks pushes Asa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Burks doesn't manage to clinch there - Asa circles away.
#TD2#
Burks tries to sprawl but Asa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Asa stalling. #SUB2#
Asa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asa is just content to waste time from the top position. Burks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Asa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burks keeping full guard, as Asa tries to pass.
Asa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burks trying to control the position.
Burks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asa pushing down on Burks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Asa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asa working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Asa has gone for a leg lock! Burks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asa's guard.#REVR#
Asa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floke Asa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicky Burks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Asa shoots for a double leg takedown but Burks sprawls well. He's pushed Asa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asa throws a right and a left that Burks avoids nicely.
Burks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Asa drives through with a takedown into Burks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Asa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burks! #REVR#
Asa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burks's best efforts.
Asa tries to roll over but Burks keeps him under control.
Burks trying to control from half guard but Asa is working away. #SUB2#
Asa actively working from the bottom here.
Asa regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Burks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Asa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Asa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burks is now in half guard. #T3#
Asa wants to improve his position but Burks is controlling well.
Asa is trying to maintain the position but Burks is very close to passing his half guard.
Asa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asa.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Asa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burks stacks Asa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burks!
Asa is trying to work for a sweep but Burks has mounted him!
Asa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicky Burks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Nicky Burks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicky Burks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch but Asa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Asa feints and as Burks raises his hands in defense, Asa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Asa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Asa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burks is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks trying to control the position from guard on top but Asa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Asa looking for a guillotine here but Burks defends easily.
Burks postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asa keeping moving, preventing Burks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Asa is looking for a triangle but Burks pushes his legs off easily.
Burks wants to control from the top but Asa keeps moving.
Burks looking to sit in guard and control but Asa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Asa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asa has Burks in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Asa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asa wants to control the position but Burks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Asa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burks has passed into side control.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burks trying to control the action but Asa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Asa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Asa trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Burks seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floke Asa.
I think Asa 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Floke Asa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pavlovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlovic working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicky Burks has been cut.
Pavlovic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Burks is rocked!
Pavlovic cracks Burks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pavlovic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Burks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pavlovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavlovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Boyka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burks but Burks pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Burks pushes Boyka up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Burks decides to pull guard.
Burks controlling Boyka's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Burks blocks nicely.
Boyka won't allow Burks to get back to his feet. #T1#
Boyka throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Boyka has gone for a leg lock! Burks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boyka's guard.#REVR#
Boyka wants to hit a switch here but Burks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boyka there!
Boyka is trying to escape the mount.
Burks controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Boyka tries to reverse the position but Burks maintains control.
Boyka looks winded!
Burks controlling his opponent.
Burks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boyka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Boyka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyka, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Boyka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burks defends well.
Boyka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Boyka controls Burks momentarily but Burks frees himself. #SU#
Burks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boyka, up you get!
Boyka tries for a takedown but Burks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burks wants to clinch.#CL#
Burks rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Boyka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boyka to the mat. Boyka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Burks 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##CL#
Burks has Boyka up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Boyka lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyka throws an elbow that misses. Burks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyka's guard. Nice move by Burks!#REVR#
Burks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom. #T1#
Burks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burks postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burks controls the pace.
Boyka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boyka wants to stand but Burks is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burks is fending him off so far but Boyka persists. Nope, Burks circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burks as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Boyka shoots for a double leg takedown but Burks sprawls well. He's pushed Boyka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nicky Burks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Boyka.#CL#
Burks rushes Boyka and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Burks tightens his grip and picks Boyka up, before dumping him to the ground. Boyka manages to land in guard.
Burks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Burks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boyka, up you get!
Burks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL#
Burks moves into the clinch successfully.
Burks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka trying to stall but Burks improves his position.
Burks slowing the pace effectively.
Burks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Burks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boyka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Boyka right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Burks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boyka shoots and misses
and Burks counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burks tries to clinch but Boyka moves out of range. #TD2#
Boyka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burks did well to prevent Boyka getting side control.
Boyka throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burks to regain full guard.
Burks is trying to keep Boyka in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka distracts Burks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Burks pushes Boyka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyka can do to turn this around?#CL#
Burks moves into range and clinches up with Boyka.#T1#
Burks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyka blocks an uppercut.
Burks missing with knees to the body.
Boyka trying to stall but Burks improves his position.
Boyka is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Burks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Burks passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Boyka tries to get to full guard but Burks has control of the leg. #T2#
Boyka pushes Burks off looking to stand but Burks dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boyka wants to control but Burks is keeping busy.
#T3#
Boyka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boyka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boyka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boyka trying to control but Burks postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrey Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burks moves into range and clinches up with Boyka.
Burks swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrey Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Burks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burks after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Burks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burks 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Burks!
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