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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Ricahrdson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab from Ricahrdson.#CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Burns has been cut.
A combination from Burns does no damage. #TD#
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ricahrdson's guard.#ES2#
Ricahrdson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ricahrdson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Ricahrdson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Ricahrdson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricahrdson tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricahrdson drops back down to his feet.
Burns really is a fat lump.
Ricahrdson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Ricahrdson tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ricahrdson.#T1#
Ricahrdson is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ricahrdson.
Ricahrdson misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ricahrdson manages to break the clinch.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricahrdson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Ricahrdson gets a clinch.
Ricahrdson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Ricahrdson misses with a punch to the body.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricahrdson wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
#T2#
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Ricahrdson, against the cage.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Ricahrdson.
Ricahrdson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Ricahrdson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Ricahrdson shoots in.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricahrdson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Burns lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Ricahrdson has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Ricahrdson looks winded!
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Ricahrdson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burns is in close to Ricahrdson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ricahrdson has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ricahrdson's head.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Ricahrdson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ricahrdson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
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 Vincent Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincent Burns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Burns clinches up with Ricahrdson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricahrdson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burns up against the cage.
Burns is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns prevents a body shot from Ricahrdson.
Ricahrdson is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Ricahrdson into the cage.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1##BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricahrdson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown but Ricahrdson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ricahrdson counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Ricahrdson misses with a combination
#TD#
so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricahrdson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Ricahrdson's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Ricahrdson wants to control the position but Burns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Ricahrdson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns drops an elbow to the side of Ricahrdson's head.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ricahrdson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Ricahrdson's temple.
Ricahrdson is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Burns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ricahrdson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns working Ricahrdson over with strikes.
Ricahrdson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Burns manages to mount him!
Ricahrdson wants to control but Burns is having none of it.#T4#
Burns punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burns unloading with bombs!
Burns unloading with bombs!
Ricahrdson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burns jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ricahrdson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Burns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Ricahrdson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricahrdson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Ricahrdson has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricahrdson wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns controlling the action here for a moment.
Ricahrdson tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Ricahrdson is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ricahrdson.
Ricahrdson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns is stalling here.
#BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Burns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns distracts Ricahrdson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns stands up over Ricahrdson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ricahrdson's head.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricahrdson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ricahrdson has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.
Burns stands up over Ricahrdson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ricahrdson has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burns lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Ricahrdson is rocked!
Burns cracks Ricahrdson with a solid left hand.
Vincent Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Ricahrdson is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ricahrdson's head.
Ricahrdson seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Ricahrdson has an active guard here but Burns has managed to pass into half guard.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Josh Ricahrdson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns working Ricahrdson over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Burns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Burns leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.#TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burns throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hunt trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Hunt prevents Burns from standing back up.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burns wants to try and get back to his feet.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt working Burns over with strikes here.
The referee warns Burns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Burns is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hunt has taken his back!
Burns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunt has his arm under Burns's chin here. Game over son! Hunt squeezes tightly and Burns is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jodie Hunt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Erak blocks a leg kick.
Burns shoots in but Erak avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Erak rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Erak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Erak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Erak jumps guard but Burns stands there with Erak around his waist. Erak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erak tries to score a body lock takedown but Burns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sime Erak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Erak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns thuds a left hand into Erak's body.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Erak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns works over Erak with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erak's head.#T2#
Erak wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erak has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns works over Erak with some ground and pound from guard.
Erak looks winded!
Burns distracts Erak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Erak has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Burns works over Erak with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns is in close to Erak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burns cracks Erak with a solid left hand.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burns cracks Erak with a solid left hand.
Burns distracts Erak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Erak is rocked!#SU#
Burns gets to his feet. Erak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erak bucks up and tries to throw Burns off but instead Burns has got his back!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Burns sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Erak taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Burns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Cormier.#CL2#
Cormier gets a clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cormier misses with a takedown
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cormier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Burns is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him. #T2#
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormier is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cormier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Cormier looking to control.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cormier's guard.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Cormier, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Cormier against the cage but Cormier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Cormier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns really is a fat lump.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Cormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burns works over Cormier with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns. #T4#
Burns throws an elbow that misses. Cormier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burns's guard. Nice move by Cormier!#REVB#
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns wants to stand but Cormier is controlling the position.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
Cormier trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Cormier has moved into half guard.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Burns 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#
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cormier.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns throwing shots but Cormier is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Cormier's temple.
Cormier tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cormier defending well though. #SUB#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cormier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Cormier's temple.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns 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.
Cormier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cormier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burns. #T2#
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Cormier pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.#T3#
Cormier has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Cormier tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns working Cormier over with strikes.
Vincent Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Cormier's temple. #T4#
Burns slips a nice elbow through Cormier's hands, connecting with Cormier's forehead.
Cormier pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
Burns misses with a head shot. Cormier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Burns dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns fails with the takedown
letting Cormier counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Burns has been cut.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormier off to one side.
Cormier stuffs the takedown.
Cormier tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Burns throws a series of punches but Cormier avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Burns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cormier's half guard.#ES2#
Cormier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Cormier back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cormier taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Burns gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Burns 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns working over Cormier with some ground and pound. Cormier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Burns looking for a submission but Cormier manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Burns is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cormier wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Cormier's brow.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Cormier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. #REVB#
Burns is looking to sweep but instead, Cormier has passed into half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Cormier has control of the leg.
Burns gets full guard.
Burns striking from the bottom here.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##ES#
Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cormier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cormier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier wants to break free but Burns has control.
#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cormier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniel Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Vincent Burns.
Well Burns 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Burns!
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight. And I'm blessed to have had a chance. Congrats mate.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Orehovskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orehovskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Orehovskiy throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
#TD#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Orehovskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orehovskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orehovskiy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura but Orehovskiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Orehovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Burns throwing shots but Orehovskiy is blocking nicely.
Orehovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Orehovskiy wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orehovskiy's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Orehovskiy is looking to improve his position.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns 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.
Burns throwing shots but Orehovskiy is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Burns there. #SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orehovskiy is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orehovskiy avoid being mounted?#T2#
Orehovskiy is holding on to half guard well.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orehovskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orehovskiy wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orehovskiy defending well though.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Orehovskiy manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orehovskiy to the ground. Burns is now in Orehovskiy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Burns throws a strike but Orehovskiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burns wants to stand and escape but Orehovskiy is having none of it.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Orehovskiy has moved into half guard.
Orehovskiy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Burns.
Orehovskiy looks winded!
Burns gets full guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Orehovskiy isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Orehovskiy has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Orehovskiy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Burns to stand up. #TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orehovskiy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Orehovskiy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
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!
Nice body kick from Orehovskiy.
A right-left combo lands from Orehovskiy. #CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Burns has been cut.
Orehovskiy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burns is nestled in close to Orehovskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Orehovskiy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincent Burns's cut.
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##CL2#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Orehovskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Orehovskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burns slips a nice elbow through Orehovskiy's hands, connecting with Orehovskiy's forehead.#T1#
Orehovskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orehovskiy trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Orehovskiy is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Orehovskiy trying to control but Burns postures up.
Orehovskiy is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orehovskiy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orehovskiy is breathing heavily.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Orehovskiy's brow.
Orehovskiy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orehovskiy's head.
Burns is working Orehovskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vincent Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Orehovskiy blocks nicely.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Burns stands up over Orehovskiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orehovskiy working a defensive guard here.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns is standing up over Orehovskiy. Orehovskiy looks to escape but Burns dives into side control.
#SUB#
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orehovskiy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orehovskiy, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Burns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Orehovskiy struggling a bit here.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orehovskiy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orehovskiy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Burns's cut.
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##CL2#
Orehovskiy pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Orehovskiy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.#TD#
Burns shoots in and bounces Orehovskiy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orehovskiy can do to turn this around?
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Orehovskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orehovskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Orehovskiy blocks nicely.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Orehovskiy has wrist control.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Orehovskiy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Orehovskiy controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Orehovskiy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burns is now in half guard.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orehovskiy wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Orehovskiy wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3#
Orehovskiy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orehovskiy throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orehovskiy won't be happy with that.
Orehovskiy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow.
Burns in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burns lands an elbow.
Orehovskiy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns scoring with punches and elbows.
Burns scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orehovskiy to see if he's OK.
Burns cracks Orehovskiy with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Burns cracks Orehovskiy with a big elbow.
Burns in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Burns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns cracks Orehovskiy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orehovskiy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Orehovskiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burns is working Orehovskiy over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
Orehovskiy is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Burns!
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