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Event:
GR 5: Xavier vs Burrow
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Xavier has closed the distance and engaged Burrow in a clinch.
#TD#
Xavier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burrow uses from the top position. #SUB#
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xavier tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Burrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrow postures up.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrow controls the pace.
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.#SUB2#
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Xavier trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Burrow 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.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Burrow defends easily.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Burrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Burrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Xavier has his foot on Burrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrow works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Burrow lands a couple of digs.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow postures up.
Xavier striking off his back but it's not causing Burrow any problems. #T3#
Burrow is in close to Xavier's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrow defends well.
Burrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Burrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xavier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xavier lands a decent punch to the body there.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Xavier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burrow defends it easily.
Burrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Burrow 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. #SUB#
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Burrow pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Burrow 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.
#R2##CL#
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Xavier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
Xavier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burrow.
#TD#
Xavier jumps guard.
#SUB#
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Brian Burrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow stands up over Xavier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Xavier has wrist control.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Burrow 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.
Xavier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrow.
Burrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Burrow is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Burrow 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.
Burrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xavier is trying to control the position but Burrow postures up.
Burrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burrow cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Burrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Burrow is proving a slippery customer.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Burrow cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.
Burrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Burrow 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.
Burrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xavier's head.#T4#
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Xavier is tightening it up a little... Burrow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burrow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burrow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Xavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Xavier!
Jack Xavier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GR 2: Kimura vs Jofre
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Burrow gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Burrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Burrow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Burrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burrow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrow tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Burrow cracks Wilson with a big right hand but Wilson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Wilson prevents Burrow from improving position. #T1#
Burrow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wilson taking a bit of punishment here - Burrow scoring with strikes.
Wilson 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.
Burrow landing strikes.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrow throws an elbow but Wilson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burrow cracks Wilson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burrow tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson wants to control but Burrow postures up.#SUB#
Burrow tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #SUB#
Burrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Burrow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrow tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Burrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Burrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wilson looks to move to half guard but instead Burrow has passed into mount! Damn!
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Burrow maintains control.
Burrow lands a nice shot to the head.
Burrow landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Burrow has control of Wilson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrow trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Burrow maintains control.
Wilson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burrow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Burrow's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Burrow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burrow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Wilson is rocked!#SUB#
Burrow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Burrow finish him?#SUB#
Burrow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Burrow working for a submission but Wilson is keeping him at bay.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burrow controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Burrow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Burrow.
Burrow lands a couple of good shots and Wilson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Burrow looking for the RNC.
Burrow is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Burrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wilson covers up after that shot from Burrow.
#SUB#
Burrow is looking for the choke from the back position but Wilson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Burrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Burrow looking for the RNC.
Burrow not allowing Wilson to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilson tries to clinch but Burrow is having none of it. #CL#
Burrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Burrow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burrow cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet. #SUB#
Burrow drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Burrow off! Burrow jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Burrow postures up.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Burrow stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Burrow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burrow loads up on a big left hand. Wilson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Burrow looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wilson can't hide his disappointment, as Burrow celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Burrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Burrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bagno manages to break the clinch.
Bagno throws a right hand that Burrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Burrow also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Burrow shoots in and gets a takedown into Bagno's guard.
Burrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bagno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrow controls the pace.
Burrow postures up.
Burrow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bagno throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burrow controlling from the top position.
Burrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Burrow controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bagno has his foot on Burrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Burrow landing with the ground and pound.
Bagno is trying to keep Burrow in close.
Burrow sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Burrow drops back looking for a leg! Bagno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagno manages to kick Burrow off! Burrow jumps back into Bagno's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Burrow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Burrow might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Burrow.
Yet more stalling tactics from Burrow.
Bagno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrow is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Burrow stands up over Bagno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrow distracts Bagno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bagno wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burrow 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#
Bagno throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Burrow gets the takedown into side control.
Burrow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bagno will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Burrow is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagno is defending well.
Burrow advances to mount. #SUB2#
Burrow working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bagno turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Burrow off and cradles Bagno's limp body as Burrow celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brian Burrow!
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