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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingkong.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingkong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burrows lands the left hand.
Kingkong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burrows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burrows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows misses with an uppercut
and Kingkong counters with a three punch combo that has Burrows backing up. Burrows nods at Kingkong to acknowledge the strikes.
Kingkong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Kingkong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingkong looks to land a combination but Burrows avoids it well. #TD2#
Burrows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kingkong's guard.#T1#
Burrows wants to control from the top but Kingkong keeps moving.
Kingkong 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.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Kingkong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Kingkong!#REVR#
Burrows keeping full guard, as Kingkong tries to pass.
Burrows working a defensive guard here.
Kingkong won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Kingkong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SU#
Kingkong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kingkong slips under a jab.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingkong's waist but Kingkong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
Kingkong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingkong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body.
Burrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingkong doesn't seem bothered though.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingkong was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Burrows cracks Kingkong with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Burrows on the inside. #T3#
Burrows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingkong is trying to push Burrows away but Burrows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingkong misses with the head strike.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingkong takes a shot to the head.
Kingkong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kingkong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingkong avoiding damage as Burrows throws knees to the body.
Kingkong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingkong is trying to break the clinch but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Kingkong's head.
Kingkong swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingkongs head.
Kingkong wants to stall.
A short left from Burrows.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingkong is trying to stall.
Burrows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingkong backwards.
Kingkong wants to get back to striking at distance but Burrows won't allow it.
#TD2#
Burrows jumps guard.
Kingkong stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Kingkong looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingkong is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Burrows closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kingkong did well to prevent Burrows getting side control.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Kingkong is having none of it.
Burrows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingkong is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingkong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
Ground and pound from Burrows. #T1#
Burrows passes to side control.
Burrows working the ground and pound.
Burrows grinds an elbow into Kingkong's temple.
Burrows working the ground and pound but Kingkong is defending the strikes.
Kingkong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.
Burrows is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Burrows.
Kingkong taking a bit of punishment here - Burrows scoring with strikes.
Burrows throws a strike aimed at the side of Kingkong's head but Kingkong avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows trying to control the action but Kingkong is working from the bottom.
Burrows prevents Kingkong from escaping the position.#T2#
Burrows moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Burrows is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kingkong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burrows scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Burrows! Kingkong is hurt baaadly! Burrows is firing away with more strikes - Kingkong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
A relieved looking Trevor Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Stick Kingkong was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 5392 p4p, 488 weight class) and Trevor Burrows (ranked 1667 p4p, 210 weight class). Burrows has chosen Calm - No problem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Trevor Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burrows gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paddy (0) vs (2) Burrows
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
Burrows passes Paddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paddy trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Paddy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Paddy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
Paddy is looking to control Burrows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paddy avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddy is just riding it out for now. Burrows eventually gives up the hold.
Paddy looking for submissions off his back.
Paddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrows advances to half guard.
Burrows trying to control the action but Paddy is working from the bottom.
Paddy moves into full guard.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burrows is aware though and is defending well.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Paddy is keeping the position.
Burrows pushing down on Paddy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paddy trying to control here.
Burrows wants to pass to mount but Paddy is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burrows 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.
Burrows passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (0) vs (5) Burrows
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burrows tries to move to mount but Paddy blocks the move with his legs.
Paddy trying to control but Burrows flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paddy (0) vs (8) Burrows
Paddy tries to break free.
Burrows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paddy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paddy for a finish.
Burrows controlling well, preventing Paddy from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is not going to allow Paddy to sit and survive in this position.
Paddy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Paddy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paddy wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
Paddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burrows is looking to advance position but Paddy won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows is looking for a kimura here.
Burrows prevents Paddy from improving his position.
Paddy looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is working for a kimura but Paddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Paddy is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Paddy is defending well.
Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burrows pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paddy is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (0) vs (11) Burrows
Burrows controlling his opponent.
Burrows working for a submission but Paddy is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burrows looking to control but Paddy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burrows prevents Paddy from getting the reversal.
Paddy tries to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burrows jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paddy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paddy (0) vs (13) Burrows
Burrows working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paddy wants to control but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows trying to control but Paddy is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paddy wants to control but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows has control of Paddy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paddy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paddy is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows wants to finish this one by submission but Paddy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burrows.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Paddy is squirming around nicely.
Paddy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows working for a submission but Paddy is keeping him at bay.
Paddy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (2) vs (13) Burrows
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paddy is one step ahead there.
Paddy wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paddy preventing the sweep.
Paddy passes Burrows's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burrows is positioning himself well to prevent Paddy advancing to mount.
Paddy wants to take a breather but Burrows is having none of it.
Paddy is really struggling to control Burrows but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burrows won't allow Paddy to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to work for a kimura but Burrows is defending well.
Paddy is thwarting Burrows's attempts to control the position.
Paddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burrows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paddy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (5) vs (13) Burrows
Burrows is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Paddy has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Paddy (8) vs (13) Burrows
And that's the end of the fight!
Burrows wins on points by 13 to 8.
A very excited looking Trevor Burrows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 4757 p4p, 493 weight class) and Trevor Burrows (ranked 1454 p4p, 192 weight class). Burrows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Calm - No problem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paddy wants it to stay on the feet.
Paddy wants to clinch.
Burrows is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paddy shoots for a takedown but Burrows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burrows forces Paddy back against the ropes and clinches.
Burrows can't get the takedown.
Paddy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burrows is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paddy to the mat. Paddy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paddy (0) vs (2) Burrows
Paddy looking for a guillotine here but Burrows defends easily.
Burrows got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrows has managed to get both his arms back between Paddy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control but Paddy is working from the bottom.
Paddy working a defensive guard here.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Paddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrows defends well.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
Paddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Paddy, not yet.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Paddy is keeping the position.
Paddy has his feet on Burrows's thighs here. He's pushed Burrows off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Burrows screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Paddy!
In his post fight interview, Max Paddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1400 p4p, 189 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11998 p4p, 573 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deeds successfully pulls guard.
Burrows trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
Burrows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Deeds is defending well.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Burrows postures up.
Burrows is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burrows is looking to stall here but Deeds recovers full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds looking to control.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to hit a switch here but Deeds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burrows there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (5) Deeds
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Burrows is squirming around nicely.
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burrows looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burrows (0) vs (8) Deeds
Burrows rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the action but Deeds just sinks the hooks in.
Burrows tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Deeds biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deeds is hanging on to Burrows's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the position but Deeds manages to sink in the hooks.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Deeds is trying to control but Burrows is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Burrows is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burrows wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds prevents Burrows from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to improve his position but Deeds has taken his back! Deeds has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Burrows tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Deeds pushes Burrows away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1335 p4p, 175 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 6913 p4p, 565 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows moves into range and clinches up with Hadjiev.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hadjiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows decides to pull guard.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burrows dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (2) vs (0) Hadjiev
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadjiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadjiev, not yet.
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (2) vs (2) Hadjiev
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (4) vs (2) Hadjiev
Hadjiev wants to reverse the position here. Burrows has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Hadjiev is forced to tap! Hadjiev looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trevor Burrows!
An out of breath Trevor Burrows thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1306 p4p, 183 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17345 p4p, 620 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burrows pinned against the ropes. Burrows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burrows! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burrows (0) vs (4) Smiff
You can see the frustration on Burrows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.
Burrows is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows regains half guard.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burrows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Smiff is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now.
Burrows moves into full guard.
Burrows seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burrows can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burrows controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff stands and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burrows is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burrows regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is defending well.
Burrows gets back to full guard.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smiff defends well.
Burrows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Burrows has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrows (4) vs (7) Smiff
Burrows is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smiff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smiff! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (4) vs (9) Smiff
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (6) vs (9) Smiff
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Burrows is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (9) vs (9) Smiff
Smiff is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smiff, who protects the arm well.
Burrows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.
Burrows is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (9) vs (11) Smiff
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burrows looking to control.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows has Smiff pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (11) vs (11) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Burrows 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.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff pulls Burrows in close to his closed guard and prevents Burrows from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows has gone for a leg lock! Smiff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burrows's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (11) vs (13) Smiff
Burrows keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (11) vs (16) Smiff
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (13) vs (16) Smiff
Burrows wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Burrows stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (16) vs (16) Smiff
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows tries to move to full mount but Smiff actually manages to regain half guard.
Smiff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows is just content to waste time from the top position. Smiff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (19) vs (16) Smiff
Smiff prevents Burrows from improving position.
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burrows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smiff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Smiff. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrows (19) vs (20) Smiff
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiff wins on points by 20 to 19.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Quinoa Smiff made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows misses with a hook to the body
and Tulikoura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burrows blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burrows.
Tulikoura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burrows with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burrows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Burrows comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Burrows slips the punch.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Tulikoura breaks away and moves out of range.
Tulikoura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tulikoura lands a right hook to the body.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Burrows misses with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulikoura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burrows throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Burrows uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
An attempted straight right counter from Burrows misses the target.#TD#
Burrows throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tulikoura was covering up waiting for the punch and Burrows finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tulikoura wants to get back to his feet but Burrows passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Burrows working Tulikoura over with strikes.
Tulikoura 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.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Tulikoura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tulikoura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Burrows.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Tulikoura is having none of it.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tulikoura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burrows scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burrows 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulikoura tries to roll over but Burrows keeps him under control.
Tulikoura is trying to control but Burrows manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Burrows looking to control but Tulikoura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burrows postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tulikoura looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tulikoura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tulikoura taking shots to the head.
Tulikoura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burrows with good strikes from the mount here!
Burrows lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tulikoura hang on?
Burrows is landing with some decent strikes but Tulikoura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrows fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that Burrows has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A nice elbow there by Burrows.
Burrows landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tulikoura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burrows cracks Tulikoura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burrows is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tulikoura taking shots to the head.
Burrows working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burrows in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Tulikoura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burrows doesn't seem phased though.
Burrows thuds a left hand into Tulikoura's body.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burrows misses with an uppercut
and Tulikoura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulikoura throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Tulikoura didn't expect that.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Burrows throws a sloppy strike and Tulikoura has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Burrows is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tulikoura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Madog 5
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Chavez slips under a jab from Burrows.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows with a nice cross.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Chavez jabs at Burrows's body.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrowss head.
Burrows lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burrows swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Burrows fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##CL#
Burrows has managed to clinch.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Burrows.
Burrows lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez is working Burrows over against the cage.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Burrows drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burrows misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows. #T2#
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez digs a right hand underneath Burrows's ribcage. Burrows let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chavez digs a right hand underneath Burrows's ribcage. Burrows let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burrows is breathing heavily.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burrows.#BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burrows. Burrows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Burrows tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Burrows fails to land. #BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Chavez throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range. #T3#
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrows.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez cracks the inside of Burrows's front leg.
Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burrows is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burrows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavez circles away.
Burrows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Burrows's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Burrows. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez scores with the left hand. Burrows knows he should have avoided that one.
Burrows darts in looking for a takedown but Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Burrows into the cage.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Burrows swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrows looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrows throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that 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.
#R2#
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrows moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick.
Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Chavez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez keeps Burrows at a distance using the push kick.
Burrows takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chavez, as that shot connected.
Burrows scores with a nice strike.
Burrows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Chavez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burrows to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Burrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing that Burrows has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Chavez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Chavez!#REVB#
Burrows has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chavez has passed into side control.
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.
Burrows is looking for a sweep.
Burrows is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chavez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Burrows is working to get back to half guard.
Burrows holds on, trying desperately to control.
Chavez avoids the attempt from Burrows to control.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Burrows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Chavez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Chavez!#REVB##T3#
Burrows has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chavez has passed into side control.
Chavez controlling the position from side mount.
Burrows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burrows is trying to work for a sweep but Chavez has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrows tries to hold on but Chavez postures up.
Chavez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
An attempted straight right counter from Burrows misses the target.
Chavez tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrows is one step ahead there.
Burrows throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Burrows has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chavez has passed into side control.
Chavez has control of an arm but Burrows manages to advance to Chavez's back!
Chavez breaks Burrows's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Burrows is looking to sweep but instead, Chavez has passed into half guard.
Domingo Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Chavez prevents Burrows from improving his position.
Burrows wants to sweep but Chavez has passed to side control!
Chavez controlling the position.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Burrows looks to move to half guard but instead Chavez has passed into mount! Damn!
Burrows is working to get back to half guard.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chavez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows tries to reverse the position but Chavez maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
A less than humble Domingo Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Cobb coming out on top.
A jab from Burrows finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Burrows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burrows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burrows dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burrows looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.#T1#
Burrows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb slips under a jab from Burrows.
Burrows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb lands a jab.
Burrows 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.
Burrows lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrows is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burrows throws a good cross that connects.
Burrows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Burrows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Burrows.
Burrows looks for a takedown but Cobb sprawls well.
Burrows looks for a takedown but Cobb sprawls well.#T3#
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Burrows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Burrows appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Burrows misses.
Burrows staying out of range there.#TD2#
Burrows looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cobb manages to get to full guard.
#T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cobb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Burrows on the inside.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burrows changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Burrows takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Burrows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Trevor Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
As Burrows looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Burrows just gets out of the way.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burrows scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trevor Burrows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Burrows changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cobb throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrows swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Some wild striking there from Burrows.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb tests Burrows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb lands with a cross. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Cobb dodges the ground and pound from Burrows.
Burrows trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom. #T3#
Burrows working the ground and pound but Cobb is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Burrows is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well.
Burrows tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cobb avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burrows. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows working the ground and pound but Cobb is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is looking to reverse the position.
Burrows working the head with strikes.
Burrows working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cobb parries the strikes from Burrows easily there. Burrows is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cobb to escape.
Cobb on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cobb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burrows is controlling him well.
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cobb is trying to buck Burrows off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burrows goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Burrows shakes it off.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobb throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.#TD2#
Burrows scores with a takedown into Cobb's guard.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobb has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Burrows won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Cobb looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobb, not yet.
Burrows prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Burrows is working Cobb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobb is keeping the position for now.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows darts in looking for a takedown but Cobb gets double underhooks and turns Burrows into the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Burrows.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Burrows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with the combination.
#T3#
Cobb lands with a nice combination. Burrows backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burrows to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burrows misses with a straight right.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T4#
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burrows under the eye.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burrows doesn't seem phased though.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows scores with a body shot.
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 Marciano Cobb.
I think Cobb 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tulikoura scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Burrows shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tulikoura is trying to defend but Burrows finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tulikoura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tulikoura regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burrows.
Tulikoura pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!#REVB#
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burrows trying to control the position.
Burrows wants to control but Tulikoura passes easily into half guard.
Tulikoura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Tulikoura has control of the leg. #T2#
Tulikoura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Tulikoura has control of the leg. #T3#
Tulikoura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Tulikoura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burrows tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tulikoura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Burrows tries to hold on but Tulikoura pushes him away.
Burrows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tulikoura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burrows wants to control but Tulikoura is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tulikoura counters with a nice body shot.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Burrows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura misses with a double jab
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tulikoura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - Burrows had a free shot at his head there.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
#T1#
Tulikoura cracks Burrows with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura thumps Burrows with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Tulikoura, which made it look bad.
Burrows scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.#CL2#
Tulikoura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tulikoura blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tulikoura.
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tulikoura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Burrows breaks the clinch.
Burrows throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tulikoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Tulikoura saw that one coming.
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.#TD#
Burrows bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows working the ground and pound.
Burrows in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows is trying to ground and pound but Tulikoura uses the momentary lack of control by Burrows to regain half guard.
Tulikoura is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tulikoura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burrows is working away from the top position though.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tulikoura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Tulikoura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tulikoura is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Tulikoura trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tulikoura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tulikoura.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burrows moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura scores with a nice right hand.
Tulikoura throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura misses with a hook
#TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control.
Burrows throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Burrows wants to control but Tulikoura is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tulikoura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Tulikoura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burrows keeps working.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tulikoura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tulikoura trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Burrows trying to keep a closed guard but Tulikoura is proving a slippery customer.
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tulikoura preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tulikoura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burrows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tulikoura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulikoura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tulikoura 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.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Burrows trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Burrows being controlled here momentarily.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!#REVB#
Burrows looking to control.
#SUB#
Burrows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tulikoura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tulikoura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows 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#
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burrows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Tulikoura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burrows scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
After winning the bout, Trevor Burrows thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Chavez misses.
Burrows misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Burrows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Chavez finds it's way through Burrows's defenses.
Burrows lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Burrows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burrows.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Chavez unleashes a big counter combination but Burrows bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burrows has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Burrows avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Burrows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Chavez.
Burrows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Burrows 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavez counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez throws a push kick but Burrows slaps the foot to one side.
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez misses the jab.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Chavez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burrows is on him like a limpet, forcing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Burrows controls the action.
Good body shot from Burrows.
Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burrows misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Burrows fails to pull guard.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Burrows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows.
Burrows lands a right hand.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Burrows has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burrows. That did some damage!
Burrows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burrows drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows takes one on the button.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Burrows avoids it with no problem.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Chavez.#CL2#
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Burrows lands a body punch.
Chavez misses with some punches.
#T4#
Burrows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez tries to work over Burrows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez digs a right hand into Burrows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burrows's gas tank.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Burrows gets control of Chavez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burrows will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrows is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez 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#
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
Burrows throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Burrows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Burrows is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Burrows tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez tries to clinch but Burrows moves away
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Chavez.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Burrows moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Burrows avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Chavez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows 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. #T2#
Chavez has hold of Burrows's hands but Burrows slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrows throws a strike but Chavez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Chavez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Chavez!#REVB#
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a triangle here but Chavez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burrows is looking to regain half guard here but Chavez keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee asks Chavez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chavez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows manages to get back to half guard.
Chavez controlling the action here.
Burrows wants to get back to full guard but Chavez has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Burrows moved away.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burrows scores with a jab. Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Chavez takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.#TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chavez controlling the position.
Domingo Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burrows passes Chavez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez gets full guard.#T1#
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Burrows makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burrows keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Chavez is stalling in the full guard.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burrows wants to control the position but Chavez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Chavez prevents Burrows from improving his position.
Chavez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows jabs Chavez right on the nose. Chavez blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Burrows slips under a jab from Chavez.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Burrows connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Burrows misses.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burrows, as that shot connected.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domingo Chavez.
Well Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burrows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Burrows's head.
Burrows checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burrows.
Burrows 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.
Burrows misses with a straight right.
As Burrows backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burrows with a jab.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Burrows jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target. #T2#
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Burrows tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Burrows moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Burrows sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrows swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Burrows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Burrows down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Burrows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Burrows.#T4#
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Burrows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeps Burrows at a distance using the push kick.
Burrows's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrows doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadopoulos swivels and escapes.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos thuds his shin into the meat of Burrows's side.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.#T2#
Burrows slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Burrows throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Papadopoulos connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos lunges at Burrows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burrows's hand.
Burrows throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Burrows.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burrows can do to turn this around?
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Burrows might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Papadopoulos has got the better of the exchanges.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burrows's head backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows misses with a wild combination.
Burrows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burrows's head.
Burrows throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.#T4#
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Burrows checks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Burrows takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Burrows's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Burrows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Papadopoulos, pushing him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Burrows.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that half lands.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burrows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Papadopoulos sprawls well.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
#T1#
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Burrows slaps the foot to one side.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burrows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Burrows acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab. #T2#
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burrows just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Burrows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Burrows connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Burrows digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a big counter combination but Burrows scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burrows is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Burrows's head.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
As Burrows backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burrows eats them both and turns towards Papadopoulos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burrows.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burrows is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burrows has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Burrows prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
After winning the bout, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Burrows. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Burrows closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scrotum quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Burrows there.
Burrows works his foot free and advances to mount.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scrotum is looking to escape.
Burrows lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Burrows putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burrows working the ground and pound effectively.
Scrotum is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows scoring with strikes but Scrotum is staying in there.
Scrotum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scrotum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burrows pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Scrotum is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scrotum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burrows scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scrotum?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrotum working to try and regain half guard.
Scrotum is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Burrows is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scrotum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burrows with the ground and pound from mount.
Burrows with a couple of short strikes.
Scrotum is working to get back to half guard.
Burrows is landing with some decent strikes but Scrotum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Scrotum is rocked!
Scrotum is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Scrotum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burrows landing strikes from the mount.
Burrows unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Scrotum wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Burrows celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
Trevor Burrows seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Gonza
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Burrows takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burrows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working.
Tulikoura can't do much from the bottom here.
Tulikoura taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows working away.
Burrows throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tulikoura is looking to regain half guard here but Burrows keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Burrows throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tulikoura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tulikoura wants to get back to full guard.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
Tulikoura trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burrows working over Tulikoura with some ground and pound. Tulikoura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burrows is trying to control. Tulikoura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tulikoura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Tulikoura managing to control the position.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows distracts Tulikoura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burrows with a nice head shot there.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Tulikoura has wrist control.
Burrows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Tulikoura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows throws a big right hand that misses.
Burrows throws a strike but Tulikoura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tulikoura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet.
Burrows trying to keep a closed guard but Tulikoura is proving a slippery customer.
Burrows working a defensive guard but Tulikoura manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is letting Tulikoura control him for a moment.
Burrows tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tulikoura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Tulikoura controlling from the full mount.
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.
Trevor Burrows 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#
Tulikoura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burrows cracks Tulikoura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Burrows.
Burrows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Burrows.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Burrows swings widly with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
Tulikoura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burrows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows lands with an uppercut that bounces Tulikoura off the cage and back into range.
Burrows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burrows takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows throws a right hand that Tulikoura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulikoura also avoids with ease.#TD#
Tulikoura gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Tulikoura manages to retain guard.#T1#
Tulikoura pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
Burrows with a nice head shot there.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tulikoura trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
Burrows lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tulikoura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Tulikoura has wrist control.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulikoura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tulikoura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tulikoura pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tulikoura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burrows cracks Tulikoura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Burrows down with leg kicks.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Tulikoura misses #CL#
and Burrows moves into the clinch.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Burrows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tulikoura is defending well for now.
Tulikoura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burrows backwards. #T4#
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tulikoura gets underhooks to prevent Burrows's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrows.
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tulikoura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura counters with a body kick.
Burrows misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burrows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Burrows's legs.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Trevor Burrows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Tulikoura scores with a shot to the body.
Burrows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burrows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burrows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tulikoura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burrows's calf.
Burrows blocks a jab.
Burrows with a poor takedown
and Tulikoura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Burrows.
Tulikoura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Burrows misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Burrows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura lands a head shot.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Tulikoura.
It looked like Burrows was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tulikoura.
Tulikoura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!#REVB#
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tulikoura is one step ahead there.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tulikoura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burrows pulls Tulikoura in close to his closed guard and prevents Tulikoura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tulikoura defends it easily.
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tulikoura controls the pace.
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Tulikoura tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
Tulikoura cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
A counter left hand to the body from Burrows misses its target.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a few strikes there.
Tulikoura misses with a few strikes there.
Burrows seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Tulikoura staying out of range there.
Tulikoura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trevor Burrows!
A relieved looking Trevor Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows throws a jab when Krause was well out of range.
Krause lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Krause swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaine Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
and Krause counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Krause misses.
Krause lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Krause tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Krause moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Krause gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burrows to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Krause keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass. #T1#
Burrows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Burrows is trying to hold Krause in close to prevent damage but Krause has managed to pass into half guard.
Burrows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burrows.
Burrows 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.#T2#
Krause passes Burrows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burrows gets full guard.
Krause stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.#SUB#
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krause passes into side control.
The strikes coming from Krause are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burrows is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Krause in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burrows is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
Burrows manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg.
Burrows trying to control but Krause postures up.
Burrows gets full guard.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Burrows takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Krause turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
Burrows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Burrows scores with a jab. Krause acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krause.
Krause throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a right hand
letting Krause counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Krause.
Krause takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Krause with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
Krause scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Krause circles away easily
and Krause counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Kaine Krause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krause jabs Burrows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burrows swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Krause dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Burrows misses the jab.
Krause looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Krause.
Krause throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burrows is able to avoid easily.
Krause uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burrows takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Burrows takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
Burrows cracks Krause with a big right hand but Krause just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burrows landing a few strikes.
Burrows postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burrows throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Krause works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Burrows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krause won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krause's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burrows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Burrows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Krause dodges it nicely.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krause's head.
Krause is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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.
Burrows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burrows lands strikes from half guard.
Krause regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burrows.
Krause bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burrows's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krause cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrows.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Krause will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krause throws a poor cross that misses
and Burrows counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Krause moved out of range.
Burrows slips a jab from Krause.
Krause lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaine Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Burrows scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Burrows misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krause cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krause. Krause circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krause moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burrows.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Krause scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krause takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krause scores with a kick to the body.
Krause keeps Burrows at a distance using the push kick.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause thuds a left hand into Burrows's body.#CL#
Krause tries to keep at a distance but Burrows has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Burrows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krause up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Burrows.
Krause misses with some punches.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Burrows.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows lands a good knee to the midsection. Krause won't want to take too many of those.
Burrows has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
A short right from Krause.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Burrows manages to pull guard.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.#T3#
Krause wants to control from the top but Burrows keeps moving. #SUB#
Burrows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burrows 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#
Krause manages to get to full guard.
Burrows throws a strike but Krause rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Krause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burrows is trying to hold Krause in close to prevent damage but Krause has managed to pass into half guard.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaine Krause.
I've got Krause 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Krause!
Kaine Krause seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Burrows throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Dawson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burrows fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Burrows lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Dawson.
Burrows tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dawson slips a jab from Burrows.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Dawson tried to counter with a leg kick but Burrows avoided it.#T1#
Dawson staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows 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.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Burrows digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Burrows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trevor Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Dawson throws a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Dawson throws a counter high kick but Burrows was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Burrows.#T3#
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Burrows throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Burrows connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burrows swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dawson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burrows back to the cage. Dawson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4##TD2#
Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson trying to remain calm as Burrows controls from the top position.
Dawson tries to improve position but can't.
Burrows landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows is working Dawson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson struggling a bit here.
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.
Burrows working the ground and pound from side control.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dawson parries the strikes from Burrows easily there. Burrows is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dawson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burrows cracks Dawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Burrows tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burrows lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Dawson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burrows throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Dawson throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Burrows misses with a body shot
and Dawson counters with a body kick that stops Burrows in his tracks momentarily.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows scores with a body shot.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Burrows thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrows.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Burrows throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Burrows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Dawson throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burrows will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Dawson avoids the body shot from Burrows.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson slips a straight right by Burrows.
Dawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burrows's knee momentarily.
Burrows swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Burrows.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson slips under a jab from Burrows.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Dawson counters with a head kick that drops Burrows to the mat! Burrows scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Burrows is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.
Burrows seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawson. #T3#
Burrows misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Burrows.
#T4##BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Burrows scores with a shot to the body.
Burrows throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Burrows.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burrows.
Burrows lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burrows has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
Trevor Burrows thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC Openweight Round 1.2
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trabik.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trabik pinned against the cage. Trabik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Trabik moves away and avoids it.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Trabik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trabik throws a powerful right kick. Burrows tried to block low but the kick was high! Burrows was taken right off of his feet! Trabik jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jakob Trabik!
Jakob Trabik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 11
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows clobbers The Omen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burrows moves out of range as The Omen strikes.
The Omen lands a jab to the nose.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Omen.
Burrows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Omen at a distance.
The Omen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Omen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Omen.
#CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch.#BC2#
The Omen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Omen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrows looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Omen just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows scores with a jab. The Omen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
The Omen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows throws the left hand but The Omen avoids the punch easily.
The Omen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burrows moves away from the strike by The Omen.
The Omen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from The Omen.
The Omen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
The Omen throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
The Omen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burrows stuns The Omen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Omen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but The Omen is out of range.
The Omen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and The Omen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows slips under a jab from The Omen.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but The Omen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Omen scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Burrows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Omen, pushing him back against the cage.
Burrows fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrows.
The Omen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Omen blocking some punches.
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of The Omen backwards.
The Omen is trying to break free.
The Omen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen. #T2#
Burrows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Omen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Omen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burrows's elbow.
The Omen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Burrows has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Omen regains guard immediately.
We've been hearing that Burrows has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burrows connects with a couple of short punches.
The Omen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrows is one step ahead there.
The Omen tries to strike from the bottom.
The Omen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Omen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Omen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Omen pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
The Omen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrows is one step ahead there.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Omen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows throws a strike but The Omen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Burrows has his foot on The Omen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Omen works his way back into a safe position though.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing The Omen from controlling successfully.
The Omen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing The Omen from controlling successfully.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Omen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Trevor Burrows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Omen misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows lands a nice looking body shot.
The Omen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows with a jab.
The Omen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for The Omen.
Burrows lands a nice looking body shot.
The Omen lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Omen tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Omen misses with a wild body shot.
The Omen throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
The Omen scores with a jab to the body.
The Omen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Damien The Omen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows misses with a hook to the body
and The Omen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burrows tries to clinch but The Omen moves out of range. #T1#
Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Omen.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Omen.
The Omen scores with a shot to the body.
The Omen throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throws a body punch but The Omen moves out of range.
The Omen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
The Omen tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burrows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Damien The Omen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Omen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
The Omen digs a good hook to Burrows's body.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but The Omen is out of range.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Omen with a nice cross.
Burrows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Omen.#T2#
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Omen avoids the body shot from Burrows.
The Omen misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
The Omen is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Burrows has cracked The Omen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Burrows lands another huge swinging hook and The Omen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save The Omen, before Burrows can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Burrows!
A very excited looking Trevor Burrows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the head.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burrows manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whitaker can't break the clinch.
Burrows working aggressively here.
#T1#
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows lands a right hand. #TD#
Burrows pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Burrows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Burrows postures up in Whitaker 's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Whitaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows passes Whitaker 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whitaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Whitaker is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Whitaker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitaker 's head.
Whitaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitaker 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows uses his free foot to push down on Whitaker 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whitaker .
Burrows dominating with strikes here.
Burrows landing shots from mount. #T4#
Burrows is landing with some decent strikes but Whitaker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Whitaker is rocked!
Burrows postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Whitaker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Burrows and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burrows circles away.
Burrows swinging wildly here.
Burrows 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.
MacGowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan digs a good body shot into Burrows's ribs.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than MacGowan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burrows is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount.
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacGowan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
We've been hearing that MacGowan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacGowan working Burrows over with strikes here.
Burrows can't escape the position.
MacGowan landing punches.
MacGowan punching from mount but Burrows doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Burrows is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan misses with a head shot.#SUB#
MacGowan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burrows is surviving well by controlling MacGowan's body position as best he can.
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
Burrows tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacGowan scoring with strikes but Burrows is staying in there.
MacGowan with shots to the head and body - Burrows looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Burrows is rocked!
MacGowan scoring with strikes but Burrows is staying in there.
Burrows is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?#T2#
MacGowan connects with a bit shot that sees Burrows covering up! More strikes from MacGowan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacGowan is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NJMMA #58
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich lands strikes from half guard.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
Burrows is still trying to improve position.
Bulletzowich is nestled in close to Burrows, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bulletzowich is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Bulletzowich is controlling well.
Bulletzowich is keen to just control but Burrows is a slippery customer.
Bulletzowich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Bulletzowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
Burrows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bulletzowich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burrows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Bulletzowich there.
Ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich is trying to control. Burrows wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bulletzowich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Bulletzowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bulletzowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burrows defending well though.
Nice strikes from Bulletzowich there.
Bulletzowich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Burrows is rocked!#T2#
Bulletzowich lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Burrows quite badly. Burrows pulls Bulletzowich in close trying to recover. Bulletzowich postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Burrows on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Burrows doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Boris Bulletzowich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
NJMMA #54
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Mechanic does it's job there.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mechanic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burrows throws a body punch but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrows was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mechanic moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
As Burrows backs off Mechanic throws a huge counter combo but Burrows manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mechanic cracks Burrows with a good jab.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mechanic moves in looking to clinch but Burrows pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Mechanic saw that one coming.
Mechanic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mechanic with a hook.
Mechanic misses with a body shot.
Mechanic lands a nice shot that snaps Burrows's head back.
#T2#
Burrows slips under a jab from Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mechanic throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mechanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
Burrows is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mechanic.
Mechanic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burrows sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mechanic somewhat.
Burrows is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Burrows slips a jab from Mechanic.
Burrows appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Mechanic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burrows's hands.#T3#
Mechanic misses the body punch
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Mechanic lands a two punch combo.
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mechanic misses.
Mechanic lands a nice shot that snaps Burrows's head back.
Mechanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but Burrows avoids it with no problem.
Mechanic misses with a straight left.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Mechanic throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Mechanic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Mechanic.
Burrows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burrows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mechanic swings widly with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
Mechanic misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Mechanic misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Mechanic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mechanic throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Mechanic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Burrows finds it's target.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Burrows lands a nice looking body shot.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a left to the body.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows slips a straight right by Mechanic.
Burrows swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mechanic misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Burrows counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burrows blocks an uppercut.
Mechanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mechanic blocking some punches.
Mechanic takes a shot to the head.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mechanic tries to work over Burrows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Mechanic trying to stall but Burrows improves his position.
#BC2#
Mechanic breaks from the clinch.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Burrows finds it's way through Mechanic's defenses.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
Despite the aggression on Mechanic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burrows misses with an uppercut
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mechanic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Burrows misses with an uppercut
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
Mechanic connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic misses with a wild body shot.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Mechanic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mechanic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mechanic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burrows tries to avoid it but Mechanic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burrows to the ground. Burrows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Mechanic's shoulder, as Mechanic tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Mechanic's shoulder, as Mechanic tries to avoid the shot.
Mechanic slips under a jab.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
Mechanic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Mechanic ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burrows, as that shot connected.
Burrows defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
Mechanic throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrows jabs Mechanic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mechanic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Burrows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mechanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mechanic connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mechanic shoots in looking for a takedown but Burrows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mechanic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trevor Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyreke Mechanic.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mechanic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mechanic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mechanic moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
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 Trevor Burrows will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Mechanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from Mechanic.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from Mechanic. #TD2#
Mechanic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burrows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burrows gets back to half guard.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Mechanic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mechanic is working away from the top position though.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Burrows slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mechanic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mechanic is one step ahead there.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet. #SUB#
Burrows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mechanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burrows is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mechanic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Burrows's body to avoid the submission. Burrows has instead reached around Mechanic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Burrows arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trevor Burrows!
A victorious Trevor Burrows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA 135 Tournament Final!
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Warring swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Burrows holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burrows misses with a punch on the inside.
Warring fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Warring's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows.
Warring tries to stall but Burrows uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Burrows lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burrows lands a shot to the body.
Burrows swings wildly with an uppercut but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warring working aggressively here.
Warring lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warring lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Come on Warring - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Warring softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Burrows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Burrows.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Warring has been cut.
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burrows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Burrows misses its target.
Burrows throws a right and a left that Warring avoids nicely.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Warring closes the distance and pushes Burrows back into the cage.
Warring lands with a left to the head.
Burrows misses with a body punch.
Warring misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrows throws a punch but it's blocked by Warring.
A head punch on the inside from Burrows fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Warring.
Burrows misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warring has a couple of punches blocked by Burrows.
#T2#
Warring misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Burrows holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Warring tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Warring has a couple of punches blocked by Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warring misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrows blocks an uppercut.
Burrows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warring avoids it.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burrows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warring looking to stall.
Warring is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burrows is keeping busy.
Warring is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Burrows has denied him.
Burrows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Warring misses with the head strike.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Warring.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burrows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burrows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warring misses with some punches.
Burrows takes a shot to the head.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burrows tries to work over Warring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warring lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
Burrows blocks an uppercut.
Warring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Burrows fails to land.
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warring fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Burrows on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warring throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Burrows misses with some punches.
Burrows leaning his opponent against the cage.
Warring misses with the head strike.
Burrows taking a breather.
Warring misses with some punches.
Warring digs a right hand underneath Burrows's ribcage. Burrows let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warring swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Warring.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burrows.
Warring goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrows lands a left hand.
Warring softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Warring misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Trevor Burrows will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ross Warring's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Warring tries to clinch but Burrows moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Warring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Warring is out of range.
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows moves forwards but Warring connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warring misses with a hook.
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Warring does no damage.
Burrows is looking to counter the offense by Warring and move into the clinch.
Warring misses with a two punch combination.
Warring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warring wants to clinch up but Burrows keeps it at a distance.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross Warring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows swats away the attempt to clinch by Warring.
Warring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burrows's head backwards.
Burrows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burrows jabs at Warring's body.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Burrows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warring misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Warring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross Warring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows slips a straight right by Warring.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Warring throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Warring is having none of it.
Warring trying to control here.
Warring is looking to escape.
Warring wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
Warring controlling the position well.
Burrows lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Warring trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Burrows there.
Warring taking some punishment here, with Burrows in his half guard.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Warring is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warring really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warring is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warring is trying to control but Burrows manages to pass to mount!
Burrows trying to control but Warring is having none of it.
Warring is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Burrows with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Warring is rocked!
Burrows fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Warring is still in real trouble! Can Burrows finish him?
Burrows looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Warring covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
A very excited looking Trevor Burrows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NJMMA #44: Boss v Pickledoo
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook.#CL2#
Nijholt has Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Nijholt misses with an elbow strike.
Burrows blocks a body shot from Nijholt.
Nijholt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nijholt misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Nijholt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows takes a swing at Nijholt's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows slips a jab from Nijholt.#CL2#
Nijholt drives through and clinches with Burrows against the cage.
#TD2#
Nijholt has picked Burrows up - he's going for a ride! Nijholt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijholt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nijholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burrows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nijholt. #SUB2#
Nijholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burrows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nijholt. #SUB2#
Burrows is defending against the submission attempts here by Nijholt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrows manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nijholt throws a strike but Burrows rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burrows postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Nijholt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nijholt wants to hit a switch here but Burrows passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nijholt there!
Burrows landing strikes from the mount and Nijholt is in trouble!
Nijholt is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Nijholt wants to control but Burrows is having none of it.#T3#
Nijholt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nijholt is in a horrible position here. Burrows smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Burrows with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Burrows connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burrows landing strikes from the mount and Nijholt is in trouble!
Burrows lands a big elbow.
Burrows looking to finish Nijholt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nijholt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijholt tries to reverse the position but Burrows maintains control.
Burrows controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burrows cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burrows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Nijholt is squirming around nicely.
Burrows is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nijholt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nijholt tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows trying to control but Nijholt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burrows throws a jab when Nijholt was well out of range.
Nijholt moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nijholt throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nijholt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nijholt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burrows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nijholt moves to clinch but Burrows breaks away #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nijholt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Burrows won't allow Nijholt to sweep him here.
Nijholt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burrows puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nijholt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nijholt won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Nijholt wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burrows lands a nice short elbow.
Nijholt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nijholt wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Burrows trying to control from half guard but Nijholt is working away.
Nijholt is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nijholt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burrows's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burrows's back!
Burrows is keeping busy.
Burrows trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burrows rolls, trying to escape but Nijholt keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nijholt tightening his grip on Burrows, looking for the choke.
Burrows tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Burrows regains half guard.
Burrows wants to control but Nijholt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Burrows working for submissions but it's allowed Nijholt to get to half guard.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Nijholt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burrows is trying is best to control the position here. #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.
Nijholt wants to control but Burrows is keeping him busy.
Burrows gets full guard.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Nijholt from controlling successfully.
Burrows seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nijholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nijholt pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Burrows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows tries to roll over but Nijholt keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows 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. 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##CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
Nijholt can't find room to land a body shot as Burrows controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nijholt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burrows's brow.
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burrows lands a shoulder strike.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt.
Burrows misses with some punches.
Nijholt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nijholt works on Burrows's body with a couple of short punches.
Burrows swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijholt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nijholt.
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Burrows blocks an elbow strike.
Nijholt scores with a hook to the body.
Burrows lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burrows trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nijholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burrows's defenses.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nijholt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burrows's elbow.
Avery Nijholt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Nijholt throws an elbow but misses.
Burrows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrows throws a punch but it's blocked by Nijholt.
Burrows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nijholt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows gets underhooks to prevent Nijholt's takedown attempt.
Nijholt struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrows controls his hands.
Avery Nijholt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nijholt letting Burrows take a breather here.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
Nijholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nijholt - that landed with a thud.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burrows prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt. #T3#
Burrows blocking some punches.
Burrows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijholt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burrows's elbow.
Nijholt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burrows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nijholt backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nijholt as the two fighters clinch.
Nijholt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nijholt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burrows's brow.
Nijholt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Burrows effectively controlling the action here.
Nijholt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burrows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows misses with some punches.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burrows dodges an elbow strike from Nijholt.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nijholt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burrows avoids a wild elbow strike from Nijholt.
Nijholt tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Nijholt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nijholt struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrows controls his hands.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burrows's defenses.
Nijholt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Nijholt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
Trevor Burrows decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Avery Nijholt was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy was the better fighter tonight, and deserved the win. I will go back to train harder and come back better than ever'.
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Event:
NJMMA #38: Paulin v Jacobs
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ippo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burrows sprawls well. Burrows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ippo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ippo lands a jab.
Ippo shoots in but no luck this time.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo scores with a punch to the head.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows throws a hook but Ippo avoids it easily.
Burrows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Ippo's coach down at Akatsuki Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ippo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burrows scores with a hook.#T1#
Burrows walks into a stiff left hand from Ippo.
Ippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burrows slips a straight right by Ippo.
Ippo takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Ippo swings widly with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
Ippo scores with a nice head shot.
Burrows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ippo.
Ippo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows cracks a nice hook into Ippo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo lands a slapping body shot.
Ippo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ippo throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Ippo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burrows defends it nicely.
Trevor Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makonouchi Ippo.#T2#
Ippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Ippo.
Burrows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ippo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makonouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows connects with a looping right hand.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ippo misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows is looking to wear down Ippo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ippo.
It looked like Burrows wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ippo looks winded!
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Ippo.
Burrows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ippo scores with a hook.
Ippo misses with a straight left.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ippo.
As Burrows backs off Ippo throws a huge counter combo but Burrows manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Burrows moves away from the strike by Ippo.
Ippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burrows under the eye.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ippo moves away.
Ippo takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ippo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burrowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ippo.
Ippo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burrows had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burrows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ippo. Ippo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ippo with a hook.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses
and Ippo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ippo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Ippo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ippo manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ippo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ippo connects with a body shot that sends Burrows's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ippo connects with a crisp jab.
Ippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ippo clobbers Burrows with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Burrows with a jab.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ippo.
Ippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Ippo. That snapped Burrows's head back.
Ippo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ippo dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Ippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Ippo is just out of range.
Ippo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burrows closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ippo throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Ippo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ippo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Ippo misses with a straight right.
Burrows wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makonouchi Ippo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ippo moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Ippo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ippo misses with a straight left.
Ippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows dodges the punch combination from Ippo.
Ippo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burrows counters with a big right hand! Oh Ippo is in trouble here! Burrows follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
After winning the bout, Trevor Burrows thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NJMMA #30: Jacobs v Braddock
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
A big right from Burrows misses.
It looked like Fring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burrows 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.#CL2#
Burrows clinches up with Fring and pushes him back against the cage.
Burrows tries to work over Fring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Burrows fails to land.
Fring tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Fring back against the cage.
Fring cracks Burrows with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Burrows has hold of one of Fring's legs. Fring is fighting the takedown attempt but Burrows gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burrows advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Fring sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.
Burrows wants to sweep here but Fring controlling him for the moment.
Fring controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Burrows looking for a guillotine here but Fring defends easily.
Fring stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fring trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is still trying to improve position.
Fring slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Burrows throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fring uses it to pass to side control.
Fring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burrows keeps working. #T3#
Burrows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fring throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Burrows let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gustavo Fring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fring counters with a stiff right hand.
Fring darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fring avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Fring scores with the left hand. Burrows knows he should have avoided that one.
Fring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Burrows tries to counter it with a takedown but Fring pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fring lands a nice looking body shot.
Fring avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fring lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Fring does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burrows, as that shot connected.
Fring throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Burrows is rocked!
Fring measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Burrows! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gustavo Fring!
A relieved looking Gustavo Fring thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Burrows instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Burrows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyazaki misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Burrows has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burrows prevents Miyazaki from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Miyazaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyazaki throws a big shot that misses.
Miyazaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyazaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyazaki scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyazaki throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyazaki misses the target.
Miyazaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyazaki misses the target.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrows swings for the body but Miyazaki moves out of range.
We've been told by Miyazaki's head coaches at Got Your 6 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
A big right from Miyazaki misses.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miyazaki.
The fighters circling - Miyazaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##TD2#
Burrows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miyazaki!
Burrows tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyazaki's legs.
Burrows misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Burrows is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Miyazaki is trying to escape and Burrows transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Miyazaki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Burrows! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Burrows!
An out of breath Trevor Burrows thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingsly misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Kingsly.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Kingsly moved out of range nicely.
As Burrows backs off Kingsly throws a huge counter combo but Burrows manages to avoid it all.
Burrows misses with a body shot
and Kingsly makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burrows really felt that one!
Kingsly falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Kingsly fights it but they end up in guard.
Kingsly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Burrows dives into side control.
#REVB#
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Burrows lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Burrows with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Burrows controlling his opponent.
Kingsly wants to control but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Burrows connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Burrows working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Kingsly is rocked!#SUB#
Burrows is working for a guillotine from mount but Kingsly frees his head quite easily.
Kingsly is still in real trouble! Can Burrows finish him?#T2#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Burrows! Kingsly is hurt baaadly! Burrows is firing away with more strikes - Kingsly is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
Our winner, Trevor Burrows, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA #9: Lloyd v Barnett
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Bambaulay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bambaulay misses the target.
Bambaulay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Burrows instigates a clinch.
Bambaulay is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Burrows breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bambaulay closes the distance and pushes Burrows back into the cage.#TD#
Burrows has hold of one of Bambaulay's legs. Bambaulay is fighting the takedown attempt but Burrows gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Bambaulay blocks nicely.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Bambaulay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Burrows 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.
Bambaulay trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burrows tries to get out of the position.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Bambaulay tries to pass.
Bambaulay trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bambaulay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burrows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bambaulay's guard. #REVR#
Burrows content to stall in guard here.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Bambaulay has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burrows prevents Bambaulay from getting back to his feet. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows is in close to Bambaulay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burrows is stalling in the full guard.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Bambaulay is retaining full guard.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bambaulay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bambaulay misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bambaulay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows pushing down on Bambaulay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burrows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bambaulay!
Burrows 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.
Burrows working the ground and pound effectively.
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bambaulay can do to turn this around?
Burrows throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Burrows has Bambaulay pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burrows pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bambaulay tumbling to the mat - Burrows dives into Bambaulay's guard.
Burrows is looking to advance position but Bambaulay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Burrows slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bambaulay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bambaulay's back!
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!
Burrows missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Bambaulay covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Burrows gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Burrows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bambaulay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bambaulay is really stuck here.
Burrows is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bambaulay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Burrows missing with strikes from the back.
Burrows throwing sloppy strikes.
Burrows lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Burrows.
Burrows has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bambaulay.
Burrows is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Bambaulay defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Bambaulay looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Bambaulay keeps moving.
Bambaulay is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows is pushing down on Bambaulay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bambaulay is fighting to maintain full guard but Burrows has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bambaulay is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bambaulay tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg.
Bambaulay is in trouble now - Burrows has advanced to mount! #T4#
Burrows avoids the attempt from Bambaulay to control.
Bambaulay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burrows trying to control but Bambaulay is having none of it.
Burrows is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burrows connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burrows looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burrows trying to control but Bambaulay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bambaulay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bambaulay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Burrows gets a takedown into half guard.
Burrows controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Burrows is trying to control. Bambaulay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bambaulay's head.
Burrows moves nicely into side control.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Bambaulay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bambaulay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bambaulay tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bambaulay regains half guard.
Burrows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bambaulay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrows is looking to advance position but Bambaulay won't allow it.
Burrows is keen to just control but Bambaulay is a slippery customer.#T3#
Burrows is looking to advance position but Bambaulay won't allow it.
Burrows is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bambaulay tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg. #SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bambaulay is looking to control Burrows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bambaulay avoid being mounted?
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Bambaulay defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bambaulay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bambaulay pulls Burrows into guard.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olu Bambaulay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bambaulay for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
An out of breath Trevor Burrows thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 7261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Dinosaur (ranked 8400 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Calm - No problem. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiger Dinosaur !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows is looking to clinch.
Dinosaur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dinosaur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burrows doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinosaur circles away.
Burrows rushes Dinosaur and presses him up against the cage.
Burrows jumps guard and drags Dinosaur to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinosaur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dinosaur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinosaur controls the pace.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Dinosaur from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinosaur passes Burrows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burrows has a hand on Dinosaur 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dinosaur takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (3) Dinosaur
Dinosaur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burrows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burrows tries to get out of the position.
Burrows sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dinosaur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burrows is just riding it out for now. Dinosaur eventually gives up the hold.
Dinosaur seems to be working for a kimura but Burrows defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
Dinosaur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burrows has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinosaur is looking to take a break and control but Burrows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Dinosaur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dinosaur preventing the sweep.
Dinosaur slips nicely into half guard.
Dinosaur wants to work for an arm triangle but Burrows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dinosaur wants to control but Burrows is keeping him busy.
Dinosaur seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinosaur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dinosaur is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Dinosaur is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Burrows is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiger Dinosaur ! |
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